CA. Prasanna Kumar D

President, ICAI

CA. Mangesh Kinare

Vice-President, ICAI

CA. Umesh Sharma

Chairman, GST & IDTC

CA. Rajendra Kumar P

Vice–Chairman, GST & IDTC

Handbook on Liability to Pay in Certain Cases under GST - (03.11.2026)

E-Newsletter on GST – Seventieth Edition

GST Sectoral Guide on Education and Training Services - (26.09.2026)

Handbook on E-Way Bills under GST - (05.10.2026)

Background Material on GST – 14th (July 2026) Edition

GST Sectoral Guide on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods - (11.08.2026)

CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman and CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice-Chairman of the GST & Indirect Taxes Committee of ICAI met Justice (Dr.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, Hon'ble President, Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to discuss matters relating to GST and offer ICAI’s proactive support to the Government.

GST Sectoral Guide on Charitable Trusts and NPOs – (14.07.2026)

(Meeting with Justice (Dr.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, Hon'ble President, Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, CA. Rajendra Kumar P., Vice-Chairman, and CA. Smita Mishra, Secretary, GST & Indirect Taxes Committee of ICAI, to express gratitude for the extension of the limitation period for filing GST appeals before the GSTAT and to discuss the latest updates on the filing of appeals before the GSTAT and other related matters on 30.06.2026.)

A Public Outreach Programme on GSTAT was organised by the GST & IDTC on 22nd June 2026 at ICAI Mumbai. Shri Rajeev Purushottam Pande, Hon’ble Vice-President, GSTAT (Maharashtra & Goa), delivered the Keynote Address. Hon’ble Members of the Mumbai, Pune and Thane Benches shared valuable insights on the GSTAT appeal filing framework and procedures. CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, and CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice-Chairman, GST & IDTC, ICAI, were also present.

GST & IDTC had organised Two Days National Conference on GST dated June 20 and 21, 2026 which was jointly hosted by Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Branch (WIRC), Dhule & Branch (WIRC), Nanded Branch (WIRC) and the same was graciously inaugurated by Honourable CA. Mangesh Kinare, Vice President, ICAI and CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, GST & IDTC and other dignitaries whose esteemed presence commemorate the occasion, setting an exemplary tone for insightful and impactful discussions.

Handbook on Finalisation of Accounts with GST Perspective – (22.06.2026)

Handbook on Job Work under GST – (22.06.2026)

GST Act(s) and Rule(s)- Bare Law – (18.05.2026)

Practical Guide to GST Adjudication and Appeals including GSTAT – (13.05.2026)

Handbook on Government Supplies under GST (Including TDS Provisions) – (11.05.2026)

The GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, ICAI organised a Public Outreach Programme on GSTAT in Chennai on 9th May 2026.Hon’ble President, GSTAT, Justice Dr. Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, the Chief Guest, along with Hon’ble Vice President Shri Praveen Kumar Jain and Hon’ble Members of GSTAT, addressed the gathering and interacted with stakeholders through an engaging Q&A session on the evolving GST appellate framework. CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman and CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice Chairman of the Committee, steered the deliberations.

Handbook on Returns and Payments under GST – (10.04.2026)

Meeting with Mr. Siddhartha Gupta, Asst. Registrar, GSTAT, by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, & CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice - Chairman, GST & IDTC to discuss outreach prog. on the GSTAT with the objective of creating greater awareness among taxpayers.

Meeting with Dr. Shaifali G Singh, Director, GST Council Secretariat by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman, & CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice - Chairman, GST & IDTC to discuss knowledge partnership for strengthening GST implementation and enhancing taxpayer compliance.

Meeting with Mr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Addl. Secy. GST Council Secretariat, by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman& CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice-Chairman, GST & IDTC to discuss knowledge supp. for strengthening GST implementation & enhancing compliance ecosystem.

Meeting with Mr. Manish Kumar Sinha, CEO, GSTN & his team by CA. Umesh Sharma, Chairman & CA. Rajendra Kumar P, Vice Chairman of GST & IDTC, to extend professional support to the Govt. & GSTN in strengthening the GST ecosystem.

Upcoming Events

One Day Seminar on GST
Starting From: 14-11-2026
Venue: ICAI Bhawan, No. 44 & 45, Mettupalayam Road, Thudiyalur, Coimbatore – 641034
Duration: 6 hours
Contact Person.: Coimbatore Branch (SIRC), 00000, Coimbatore@icai.org
Registration Link.

Webinar on GST Returns and Other Key Amendments: Decoding Recent Developments
Starting From: 18-11-2026
Venue: Online - https://live.icai.org/idtc/18112026
Duration: 2 hours
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

Two-Day National Conference on Indirect Taxes
Starting From: 18-11-2026
Venue: ICAI Bhawan, Plot No 19B Scheme No 78 Part-II, CA Street
Duration: 12 hours
Contact Person.: Indore Branch (CIRC), 0000000000, indore@icai.in
Registration Link.

Certificate Course on GST- Patna- Batch No - CCG/P/169
Starting From: 19-11-2026
Venue: Hotel Amrapali Residency, 46, Sri Krishna Nagar Main Road, Kidwaipuri, near Income Tax Golamber, Patna, Bihar, 800001
Duration: 10 days
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

Certificate Course on GST- Surat- Batch No - CCG/P/170
Starting From: 21-11-2026
Venue: Surat Branch of WIRC of ICAI, ICAI Bhawan, B/h. VR MAll, Dumas Road, Surat - 395007
Duration: 10 days
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

Seminar on GST
Starting From: 21-11-2026
Venue: Shree Sagar Restaurant, Near Shiv Mandir, Sonipat-131001 (Hr.)
Duration: 5 hours
Contact Person.: Sonepat Branch (NIRC), 0000000000, sonepat@icai.org
Registration Link.

National Conference on GST
Starting From: 24-11-2026
Venue: Hotel Dawarkamai, Ganeshpeth, Nagpur – 440 018
Duration: 2 days
Contact Person.: Nagpur Branch (WIRC), 0000000000, nagpur@icai.org
Registration Link.

Seminar on GST
Starting From: 24-11-2026
Venue: ICAI Bhawan, Plot No. 8-4-1/521 (P), Sector - 8, CDA, Bidanasi, Cuttack - 753014
Duration: 6 hours
Contact Person.: Cuttack Branch (EIRC), 00000, cuttack@icai.org
Registration Link.

Workshop - GSTART (GST – From Adjudication to Representation & Tribunal Practice) – Level I
Starting From: 27-11-2026
Venue: ICAI Bhawan, Plot AC-1 Ambedkar Road, Near Sanatan Dharam Inter College, Ghaziabad
Duration: 3 days
Contact Person.: Ghaziabad Branch of CIRC of ICAI, 00,
Registration Link.

National Conference on GST
Starting From: 27-11-2026
Venue: Siddhi Gardens and Banquets DP Road Near Mhatre Bridge, DP Rd, Vakil Nagar, Erandwane, Pune-411052
Duration: 2 days
Contact Person.: Pune Branch (WIRC), 0000000000, admin@puneicai.org
Registration Link.

Certificate Course on GST- Bikaner- Batch No - CCG/P/172
Starting From: 28-11-2026
Venue: Bikaner Branch of CIRC of ICAI ICAI Bhawan C-6, 7 & 8, Shiv Valley Ganga Shahar Road Bikaner - 334001, Rajasthan
Duration: 10 days
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

Workshop on GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C
Starting From: 28-11-2026
Venue: ICAI Bhawan, 4B, Vikas Nagar 14/3, Near LIC Office, Neemuch – 458441, M.P., India
Duration: 6 hours
Contact Person.: Neemuch District Branch (CIRC), 000000, neemuch@icai.org
Registration Link.

Certificate Course on GST in Kolkata-Batch No - CCG/P/168
Starting From: 08-01-2027
Venue: ICAI Centre of Excellence (CoE), Plot No. IIA/20, in Action Area- IIA, Newtown, Kolkata- 700156, Near Aliah University
Duration: 10 days
Contact Person.: GST & Indirect Taxes Committee, 01203045954, gst@icai.in
Registration Link.

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About the Committee

The GST & Indirect Taxes Committee is one of the most important non-standing Committees of the ICAI. The main function of the Committee is to examine the indirect taxes laws, rules, regulations, circulars, notifications etc., which may be enacted or issued by the Government from time to time and to send suitable memoranda containing suggestions for improvements in the respective legislation. The GST & Indirect Taxes Committee actively facilitates the process of formulation of budget by offering pre-budget and post-budget suggestions/comments to simplify tax laws and their administration for the purpose of making it more responsive to tax payers..

Another important function of the Committee is to enhance the awareness/ knowledge of...