FTCCI to host Summit on GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in Hyderabad

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) is organising a high-level Summit on the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) on Saturday at Hyatt Place, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

The summit, titled “GSTAT: Navigating the New Era of GST Litigation,” is being conducted in the backdrop of the formation and operationalisation of the GST Appellate Tribunal, a key appellate body constituted to hear and decide disputes under the GST regime.

Dr. Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, President of GSTAT, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. Members of GSTAT from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are also expected to participate, along with senior officials and experts from GSTN and the State GST Department.

Giving details, Mohd. Irshad Ahmed, Chair, GST & Customs Committee, FTCCI, said: “FTCCI is hosting this summit at a crucial juncture in the GST framework. With GSTAT becoming operational, it marks a significant step in strengthening the GST dispute resolution mechanism. We are honoured to have Dr Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as the Chief Guest. Members of GSTAT from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will also participate in the summit. The program aims to equip professionals and businesses with clarity and practical insights into the functioning and procedures of the newly formed appellate body.”

According to him, the summit will feature technical sessions on the structure and functioning of GSTAT, as well as a practical walkthrough of the GSTAT e-filing system by experts from GSTN/NIC. A panel discussion comprising senior tax practitioners, legal experts, and departmental officials will deliberate on emerging challenges and best practices in GST litigation.

The event is expected to draw participation from Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Cost Accountants, Advocates, tax practitioners, business executives handling GST matters, and finance professionals.

FTCCI invites all stakeholders to attend this important knowledge-sharing platform as the GST ecosystem transitions into a new phase of structured appellate redressal.

For registrations and further details: FTCCI – GST & Customs Committee, Hyderabad, Email: gstcustoms@ftcci.in, Phone: 80088 0452