Setting up GSTAT: GoM may pitch for easing eligibility for states' officers

States learnt to be at loggerheads with Centre as they seek equal representation

The high-level ministerial panel on Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) may decide on inclusion of state representation and ease qualifications for technical members of the appellate tribunal. It may take up the matter in its upcoming meeting on August 17.

The states are learnt to be at loggerheads with the Centre as they seek equal representation in the tribunal.

The GST Council-tasked group of ministers (GoM) — headed by Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala — would address conflicts and concerns of states with respect to setting up the GSTAT.

The panel is learnt to be in favour of easing the