Noida, June 30 (APAC Media): The government on Monday extended the last date for filing appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to 31 July 2026, giving taxpayers additional time amid a sharp increase in filings and reported technical glitches on the portal.
The earlier deadline was 30 June 2026, as notified on 17 September 2025 under Section 112(1) read with Section 112(3) of the GST law.
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The extension follows representations from stakeholders citing difficulties in filing appeals due to congestion on the GSTAT portal as the deadline approached.
“In view of representations from various stakeholders highlighting technical difficulties due to the rush to file appeals on the GSTAT portal, the due date has been extended to 31.07.2026,” an official statement said.
👉 Government extends last date for filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal to 31st July 2026
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Source: Finance Ministry
It further noted that while the deadline was notified well in advance, the portal witnessed a significant spike in activity in the final days.
“In the last 15 days alone, 30,000 appeals were filed, with daily volumes peaking at 5,500 appeals,” the statement.
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The government has advised taxpayers to avoid last-minute filing and complete the process well ahead of the revised deadline to prevent congestion and technical issues on the portal.
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