Author: Anil Sood
Anil Sood
Anil Sood is a tax consultant with expertise in regulatory compliance and advisory services. He is also an environmentalist and social activist
Thousands of appeals pile up as the tribunal barely disposes cases The newly formed Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), one of the most anticipated institutions under the GST regime, is showing signs of a severe operational crisis. Exclusive Right to Information (RTI) data shows that it has disposed of just 11 cases despite receiving 73,246 appeals as of August 12 since its operationalisation in January 2026. The tribunal is already struggling under the weight of a huge number of appeals despite the appointment of a top-heavy administration comprising one president, 41 vice-presidents and 98 members. With the annual…
