Section 16 of UTGST Act 2017: Constitution of Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling

Provisions under Section 16 of the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) Act, 2017 relating to “Constitution of Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling”, are as under:

Section 16 of UTGST Act 2017: Constitution of Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (CHAPTER VII – ADVANCE RULING)

(1) The Central Government shall, by notification, constitute an Appellate Authority to be known as the (name of the Union territory) Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling for Goods and Services Tax for hearing appeals against the advance ruling pronounced by the Advance Ruling Authority:

Provided that the Central Government may, on the recommendations of the Council, notify any Appellate Authority located in any State or any other Union territory to act as the Appellate Authority for the purposes of this Act.

(2) The Appellate Authority shall consist of—

(i) the Chief Commissioner of central tax as designated by the Board; and

(ii) the Commissioner of Union territory tax having jurisdiction over the applicant.

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The Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) Act, 2017 was notified by Govt. on 12 April, 2017 and CBIC has notified the commencement date for various Sections/ Provisions thereof from time to time. Subsequently, Govt. has notified the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) (Amendment) Act, 2018 on 30 Aug. 2018. However, commencement date of amended provisions of various Sections is to be separately notified by CBIC, except where specifically mentioned in the UTGST Amendment Act, 2018 itself.

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