GSTAT Resources

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    Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

    Act 12 of 2017

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Principal central legislation governing GST levy, administration, appeals and the constitution of the GST Appellate Tribunal.

    Open source
    Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

    GSR 610(E) dated 19.06.2017

    Rules
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Subordinate legislation prescribing forms and procedure under the CGST Act, including the APL series of appeal forms.

    Open source
    CGST Act, Section 107

    s.107, Act 12 of 2017

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Provides for appeals to the Appellate Authority against decisions of adjudicating authorities, including the time limit and mandatory pre-deposit at the first appellate stage.

    Open source
    CGST Act, Section 108

    s.108, Act 12 of 2017

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Empowers the Revisional Authority to call for and examine the record of any proceeding under the CGST Act.

    Open source
    CGST Act, Section 109

    s.109, Act 12 of 2017

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Provides for the constitution of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal and its benches.

    Open source
    CGST Act, Section 112

    s.112, Act 12 of 2017

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Governs appeals to the Appellate Tribunal, time limits, pre-deposit and procedure.

    Open source
    CGST Act, Section 117

    s.117, Act 12 of 2017

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Provides for appeal to the High Court on a substantial question of law arising from an order of the Appellate Tribunal.

    Open source
    CGST Act, Section 118

    s.118, Act 12 of 2017

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Provides for appeal to the Supreme Court from specified orders of the High Court or the Appellate Tribunal.

    Open source
    Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 (GSTAT-related amendments)

    Act 15 of 2024

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Amendments affecting the appellate framework under the CGST Act, including provisions related to the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal.

    Open source
    Finance Act, 2023 (GSTAT amendments)

    Act 8 of 2023

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Restructured GSTAT framework including Principal Bench at New Delhi and State Benches.

    Open source
    Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025

    GSR 256(E) dated 24.04.2025

    Rules
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Procedural rules for filing, hearing and disposal of appeals before GSTAT, notified by the Department of Revenue.

    Open source
    Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

    Act 13 of 2017

    Act
    Verified 28/07/2026

    Governs the levy and collection of integrated tax on inter-state supplies and place of supply rules.

    Open source