HC Directs Government to Complete GSTAT Member Selection in Four Months

CA. P.J. Johney Vs GST Council (Kerala High Court) HC directs Government to complete the selection process of members within four months for initiating GSTAT operations Summary: In the case of CA. P.J. Johney v. GST Council, the Kerala High Court addressed the delay in establishing the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). The petitioner, CA. P.J. Johney, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) urging the court to expedite the formation of the GSTAT as mandated by Section 112 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act (CGST Act) and sought an amendment to Section 169. This amendme...