Finance Ministry on Tuesday extended the due date for filing of appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) by a month to July 31.Earlier, the due date was June 30.“The Government has extended the due date for filing of appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) under Section 112(1) read with Section 112(3) to July 31, 2026.” Finance Ministry said in a statement. The due date has been extended in view of the recent representations from various stakeholders, highlighting technical difficulties due to rush to file appeals on the GSTAT portal.It is to be noted that in the last 15 days alone, 30,000 appeals were filed, with daily volumes peaking at 5,500 appeals. “Taxpayers are advised to plan their appeal filings well in advance and not wait until the deadline,” it said.According to Rajat Mohan, Managing Partner at AMRG Global decision about extending the due date is a pragmatic move that protects taxpayers’ right to appeal while providing certainty during the transition to a fully operational GSTAT. The extension also comes at an appropriate time, as taxpayers and professionals witnessed heavy traffic and technical issues on the GSTAT online filing portal over the last few days due to the rush of filings.“While the additional time offers much-needed relief, taxpayers should avoid waiting until the last date and instead complete their filings well in advance to minimise the risk of portal congestion and technical disruptions,” he said.Published on June 30, 2026