Question 2 - Can tax disputes arising on account of both intra-state and inter-state transactions be settled under the MGL? - FAQ on GST dated 21.9.2016 based on Draft Model GST

Q 2. Can tax disputes arising on account of both intra-state and inter-state transactions be settled under the MGL? Ans. In the Model GST Law, the provisions for Settlement Commission are incorporated only under the IGST Act (sections 11 to 26). This implies that cases cannot be settled in relation to tax liability pertaining to intra-state transactions. However, there is a possibility that those state tax administrations which want to constitute Settlement Commission can do so on the basis of the template provided under the IGST Act and the CGST Act can have an enabling provision drawing from the IGST Act for such states.