Chandigarh: Advocates and Chartered Accountants practising in the field of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from Punjab and Chandigarh have come together to form the GST Appellate Tribunal Bar (GSTATB). The newly constituted body aims to represent the common interests of professionals practising before the GST Appellate Tribunal in Punjab and Chandigarh.
The Bar aims to serve as a common platform for addressing issues concerning GST practitioners and litigants while also promoting better coordination and cooperation among professionals appearing before the Tribunal.
As part of the office-bearer appointments, CA Alok Krishan was unanimously nominated as President of the Bar. Advocate Chetan Jain will serve as Secretary for the GSTAT Chandigarh region while Advocate Amit Bajaj will take charge as Secretary for the GSTAT Jalandhar region.
The members also discussed issues relating to virtual hearings and other procedural matters affecting litigants and practising professionals. It was decided that suitable representations would be submitted to the concerned authorities from time to time to highlight these concerns and seek necessary interventions to ensure fair, transparent and speedy justice in GST-related matters.
The newly constituted Bar is expected to provide a collective voice to GST professionals, promote professional cooperation and work towards addressing practical challenges faced by both practitioners and litigants in the GST appellate system.