As part of its ongoing efforts towards taxpayer education, awareness and stakeholder engagement, the Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS), Mumbai Zonal Unit (MZU) and Ahmedabad Zonal Unit (AZU), in association with the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Ahmedabad Bench, successfully organised a webinar on the topic “Scrutiny of Appeal Documents, Calculation & Payment of Pre-Deposit and Court Fee” through online mode on June 10, 2026.
The webinar witnessed enthusiastic participation from taxpayers, trade associations, tax professionals, advocates, chartered accountants, cost accountants, company secretaries, departmental officers and other stakeholders from across the country. The programme aimed to enhance awareness regarding procedural requirements for filing appeals before GSTAT and to facilitate a better understanding of the newly operational GST appellate mechanism.
Delivering the welcome address, Principal Additional Director General, DGTS, Mumbai Zonal Unit and Ahmedabad Zonal Unit, highlighted the role of DGTS as the taxpayer outreach arm of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). He emphasized the importance of stakeholder awareness and procedural compliance in ensuring efficient dispute resolution under the GST framework. He also appreciated the support extended by GSTAT Ahmedabad Bench in organising the webinar.
The sessions were conducted by Joint Registrar, GSTAT Ahmedabad, and Assistant Registrar, GSTAT Ahmedabad. The speakers elaborated on scrutiny of appeal documents, procedural requirements for filing appeals before GSTAT, common deficiencies observed during examination of appeal papers, and measures for ensuring complete and defect-free documentation. They also explained the provisions relating to calculation and payment of mandatory pre-deposit and court fees under the GST appellate framework.
An interactive question and answer session enabled participants to seek clarifications on various practical and procedural issues relating to GSTAT appeals.
DGTS expressed its gratitude to GSTAT Ahmedabad Bench, the resource persons and all participants for their valuable contribution. The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to conducting such outreach programmes to promote voluntary compliance, enhance taxpayer awareness and facilitate better understanding of indirect tax laws and procedures.
The Press Release can be accessed at: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2271272®=1&lang=1
