Retirement age of GST Appellate Tribunal chief, members raised

The GST Council at its assembly held on Saturday beneficial a rise within the retirement age of the president and members of the GST Appellate Tribunal.

Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman introduced at a press convention that the age of retirement for the president of the appellate tribunal had been raised from 67 years to 70 years whereas that of the members had been raised from 65 years to 67 years.

She mentioned that an advocate must have a minimal expertise of 10 years to be eligible for appointment as a judicial member of the tribunal.

The GST Council additionally took a call to advocate an extension within the final date for submitting an enchantment by {industry} towards a GST order to January 31, 2024.

The step has been taken as a pro-industry measure as a result of evaluation orders have been additionally delayed as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, the Revenue Secretary mentioned.

(With inputs from IANS)