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The Union cabinet has approved the creation of National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).

Important facts

GSTAT would serve as the forum of second appeals to do with the applicability of GST
It is first common forum of dispute resolution between the Centre and the States. It will ensure that there is uniformity in redressal of disputes arising under GST.
The National Bench of the Appellate Tribunal will be situated in New Delhi
Composition: GSTAT will be presided over by its president. It will consist of a technical member from the Centre and a representative of the States.