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Portal: End-to-end filing on efiling.gstat.gov.in - registration to acknowledgement

Pre-Deposit: 10% pre-deposit under Section 112(8) CGST Act - capped at Rs 20 crore

Limitation: 3-month deadline under Section 112(1) - staggered filing until 30 June 2026

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    TL;DR

    1. Register on efiling.gstat.gov.in using GSTIN and OTP. 2. Prepare offline utility, pay 10% pre-deposit via Electronic Cash Ledger. 3. File Form GST APL-05, pay fee via Bharatkosh, e-sign and submit.

    ParameterDetail
    Portal URLefiling.gstat.gov.in - launched 24 September 2025
    Appeal FormForm GST APL-05 under Rule 110 CGST Rules 2017
    Filing FeeRs 1,000 per Rs 1 lakh of tax/penalty - capped at Rs 25,000 via Bharatkosh
    Pre-Deposit10% of disputed tax under Section 112(8) - cap Rs 20 crore CGST - paid on GST portal
    Limitation3 months from order under Section 112(1) - staggered deadline 30 June 2026
    E-SigningAadhaar OTP or Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
    Professional FeesStarting from INR 4,999 (Excl. GST and Govt. Charges)

    All fees listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on volume and complexity of work.

    The GSTAT efiling portal help that most businesses need goes well beyond reading the user manual. The GSTAT e-filing portal at efiling.gstat.gov.in - India's first fully digital appellate tribunal platform, launched on 24 September 2025 - requires navigating a multi-step filing process involving registration, ARN/CRN validation, offline utility preparation, demand calculation sheets, Bharatkosh fee payment, and Aadhaar or DSC-based e-signing.

    With the Section 112(1) CGST Act 2017 3-month limitation clock running on every adverse appellate order, portal filing errors can have irreversible consequences. Patron Accounting provides end-to-end GSTAT e-filing portal assistance - from registration to acknowledgement.

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    Subham Jhunjhunwala is a CA Finalist and Accounting & Tax Professional at Patron Accounting LLP, focused on accounting, taxation, and compliance. He works alongside the firm's CA and CS team on GST and GSTAT appeal matters.

    What Is the GSTAT e-Filing Portal

    Definition: The GSTAT e-filing portal (efiling.gstat.gov.in) is the mandatory electronic platform for filing appeals, applications, and documents before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal, developed by the National Informatics Centre under Section 112 of the CGST Act 2017.

    The portal integrates a Case Information System and Document Management System for end-to-end digital processing of GST appeals under GSTAT (Procedure) Rules 2025. All appeals must be filed electronically per Rule 115 of the GSTAT Procedure Rules - manual filing is permitted only for legacy cases where ARN/CRN data is not available in the GSTN system.

    The GSTAT e-filing portal is a standalone platform at efiling.gstat.gov.in - distinct from the GST common portal at gst.gov.in where first appellate filings (Form GST APL-01) are made - requiring separate registration, a different filing workflow, and payment through Bharatkosh rather than the GST portal challan system.

    efiling.gstat.gov.in GSTAT e-Filing Portal

    Who Needs GSTAT e-Filing Portal Assistance

    Any taxpayer, authorised representative, CA, CS, or legal practitioner filing a second appeal before GSTAT requires portal familiarity. The portal is mandatory - Rule 115 of the GSTAT (Procedure) Rules 2025 permits only electronic filing.

    Under Section 112(1) CGST Act 2017, the appeal must be filed within 3 months. For orders communicated before 1 April 2026, the deadline is 30 June 2026. A portal error that delays filing beyond the limitation window results in permanent loss of the tribunal remedy.

    • First-time GSTAT filers - businesses filing appeals on the portal for the first time
    • Backlog cases - companies with multiple first appellate orders now eligible for GSTAT filing
    • ARN/CRN issues - taxpayers whose reference numbers are not found in the GSTN system
    • Portal errors - filers encountering registration, payment, or document upload issues

    Our 6 e-Filing Portal Assistance Services

    ServiceWhat We Do
    Portal Registration and SetupRegistration on efiling.gstat.gov.in including GSTIN validation, OTP authentication, and account configuration
    Offline Utility PreparationDownloading and completing the GSTAT offline Excel utility with grounds of appeal, statement of facts, and relief sought - generating the JSON file for upload
    Pre-Deposit Calculation and PaymentComputing Section 112(8) pre-deposit (10% of disputed tax, cap Rs 20 crore), ensuring payment through Electronic Cash Ledger
    Demand Calculation SheetFilling the portal's demand sheet where APL-04 data is not auto-populated - separating admitted, disputed, tax, penalty, and interest
    Document Upload and FilingPreparing all documents in PDF, uploading within portal limits, and completing Form GST APL-05
    Bharatkosh Fee PaymentNavigating Bharatkosh for filing fee (Rs 1,000 per Rs 1 lakh, cap Rs 25,000) and uploading payment receipt
    Our Process

    8 Steps to File Your GSTAT Appeal on the e-Filing Portal

    Our step-by-step process for filing on efiling.gstat.gov.in - from registration to acknowledgement

    Step 1

    Register on the GSTAT Portal

    Visit efiling.gstat.gov.in. Select user type. Enter GSTIN for auto-fetch from GSTN. Complete OTP verification for mobile and email. Upload proof of identity. Receive login credentials.

    GSTIN validationOTP verification
    Registered01
    Step 2

    Validate ARN/CRN

    Enter your ARN/CRN from Form GST APL-01/03 or RVN-01. The portal validates filing eligibility. If ARN/CRN is not found, the filing window opened from 31 December 2025.

    Filing eligibilityLegacy pathway
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    Step 3

    Download and Complete Offline Utility

    Download the Excel template from the GSTAT portal. Fill in grounds of appeal, statement of facts, relief sought, and demand details. The utility generates a JSON file for upload.

    Excel templateJSON generation
    JSON Ready03
    Step 4

    Calculate and Pay Pre-Deposit

    Compute 10% of disputed tax under Section 112(8). Verify the Rs 20 crore CGST cap. Pay through Electronic Cash Ledger on the GST common portal (not the GSTAT portal).

    10% calculationCash Ledger only
    Pre-Deposit Paid04
    Step 5

    Start Form GST APL-05 Filing

    Select the order being appealed. Upload the JSON from the offline utility. Enter appellant details, respondent details, and add authorised representative.

    JSON uploadRepresentative added
    APL-05 Started05
    Step 6

    Complete Demand Calculation Sheet

    If APL-04 data is not auto-populated from GSTN, manually fill the demand calculation sheet - bifurcating tax, interest, penalty into admitted and disputed amounts.

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    Sheet Complete06
    Step 7

    Upload All Documents in PDF

    Upload: detailed appeal, impugned order, APL-04 copy, pre-deposit challan, affidavits, vakalatnama, and supporting documents. PDF only. Max 50 MB per file recommended.

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    Step 8

    Pay Fee via Bharatkosh and E-Sign

    Pay filing fee through Bharatkosh portal (Rs 1,000 per Rs 1 lakh, cap Rs 25,000). Upload payment receipt. E-sign using Aadhaar or DSC. Submit and receive acknowledgement.

    Bharatkosh paymentAadhaar/DSC sign
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    Documents and Prerequisites for GSTAT Portal Filing

    • GSTIN and login credentials for efiling.gstat.gov.in
    • ARN/CRN from first appeal (APL-01/03) or revisional notice (RVN-01)
    • Certified copy of impugned order from first appellate authority (PDF)
    • APL-04 order copy if not in GSTN system (PDF)
    • Pre-deposit challan - payment through Electronic Cash Ledger (PDF)
    • Proof of Section 107(6) deposit already paid
    • Completed offline utility JSON file
    • Grounds of appeal and statement of facts
    • Affidavit (PDF) and Vakalatnama / power of attorney (PDF)
    • Supporting CBIC circulars and HC/SC judgments (PDF)
    • Bharatkosh receipt for filing fee
    • Aadhaar or DSC for e-signing

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    5 Common Portal Issues and How We Resolve Them

    ARN/CRN Not Found on Portal

    The most common filing obstacle is the ARN/CRN from the first appeal not being recognised by the GSTAT portal. This occurs when first appeal data has not migrated from GSTN. Patron Accounting navigates the manual filing pathway and coordinates with the GSTAT helpdesk.

    Rule 21 Document Completeness Requirement

    Rule 21 under the GSTAT Procedure Rules 2025 requires all relied-upon documents to be filed at appeal submission time. This goes beyond Rule 110 of the CGST Rules and risks the appeal being flagged as defective. We prepare a complete document set before filing begins.

    Bharatkosh Payment Failures

    Taxpayers frequently confuse pre-deposit payment (Electronic Cash Ledger on GST portal) with filing fee payment (Bharatkosh on GSTAT portal). Patron Accounting manages both payment streams and ensures receipts are correctly uploaded.

    Offline Utility Errors and JSON Upload Failures

    The offline Excel utility requires precise data entry matching the portal's field specifications. Formatting errors or character encoding issues cause JSON failures. Our team pre-validates all entries before generating the JSON file.

    Defective Appeal Notices from Registrar

    After filing, the Registrar may issue defect notices requiring re-filing. Patron Accounting monitors all filings post-submission and handles defect rectification promptly.

    Illustrative Scenario

    A pharmaceutical company with 3 pending first appellate orders (total disputed tax Rs 1.8 crore) attempted to file GSTAT appeals independently. The ARN for one case was not found, Bharatkosh payment failed for the second, and the JSON was rejected for the third. With less than 6 weeks remaining, Patron Accounting's team resolved all issues and filed all 3 appeals within 2 weeks - securing acknowledgement and the Section 112(9) stay of recovery on all matters.

    Pre-Deposit for GSTAT Appeals - Section 112(8)

    Statutory Basis: Section 112(8) CGST Act 2017, as amended by Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024. 10% of remaining disputed tax, in addition to 10% under Section 107(6). Cap: Rs 20 crore CGST.

    CRITICAL PORTAL NOTE: Pre-deposit is paid on the GST common portal (gst.gov.in) through Electronic Cash Ledger - NOT on the GSTAT e-filing portal. The GSTAT portal requires proof of payment (challan) uploaded as part of Form GST APL-05 filing.

    ComponentAmount (Illustrative)Basis
    Total demand orderRs 50,00,000First appellate authority order
    Disputed taxRs 40,00,000Tax component in dispute
    S.107(6) - already paidRs 4,00,00010% of disputed tax
    S.112(8) - payable nowRs 4,00,00010% additional - cap Rs 20 crore
    Total deposited both stagesRs 8,00,000S.107(6) + S.112(8)
    Balance - stayed S.112(9)Rs 42,00,000Automatic stay on admission
    Patron Accounting Professional FeesStarting from INR 4,999Excl. GST and Govt. Charges

    All fees listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on volume and complexity of work.

    The 10% deposited under Section 107(6) and the 10% under Section 112(8) are not independent - paying S.112(8) activates the Section 112(9) stay of recovery, protecting the taxpayer from coercive recovery of the remaining balance.

    Why Choose Patron Accounting for GSTAT Portal Assistance

    Specialist Support

    Subham Jhunjhunwala, CA Finalist - accounting, taxation, and compliance support, working with the firm's CA and CS team.

    Portal-First Expertise

    Filing appeals since portal launch - deep operational familiarity with registration, offline utility, demand sheets, Bharatkosh, and defect rectification.

    10,000+ Businesses

    4.9 Google rating, 15+ years of practice, offices in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram.

    Deadline Protection

    Section 112(1) limitation clock does not pause for portal errors. We ensure filing well within the deadline.

    Pan-India Coverage

    GSTAT representation across Principal Bench and all 31 State Benches across India.

    Post-Filing Support

    We monitor all filings post-submission and handle Registrar defect notices and re-filing requirements promptly.

    Trusted Across Industries

    “We received the order with less than 6 weeks to the GSTAT deadline. Patron Accounting mobilised quickly, resolved our portal issues, and filed all appeals in time.”

    - Tax Director, Export Company [Illustrative]

    With offices in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram, Patron Accounting provides GSTAT representation across the Principal Bench at New Delhi and State Benches including Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad.

    GSTAT Portal Filing vs First Appellate Filing vs HC Writ

    ForumGSTAT AppealFirst Appeal (S.107)High Court Writ (Art.226)
    Filing MethodMandatory e-filing on efiling.gstat.gov.in + Bharatkosh feeOnline on GST portal (gst.gov.in) - Form APL-01Physical / e-filing per HC rules
    Pre-Deposit10% Section 112(8)10% Section 107(6)No pre-deposit (general)
    Key DifferenceSeparate portal, offline utility, PDF uploads, BharatkoshSame portal as GST returnsNot substitute for GSTAT

    Filing a GSTAT appeal on efiling.gstat.gov.in is a fundamentally different process from filing a first appeal on the GST common portal under Section 107 - the GSTAT portal requires separate registration, an offline utility with JSON upload, Bharatkosh fee payment, and Aadhaar or DSC-based e-signing, creating a learning curve for first-time GSTAT filers.

    How do I register on the GSTAT e-filing portal?

    Visit efiling.gstat.gov.in, select your user type (Taxpayer/Representative/Practitioner), enter your GSTIN for auto-population of profile data, complete OTP verification for mobile and email, and upload proof of identity. Login credentials are sent to your registered email.

    What is the GSTAT e-filing portal URL?

    The official GSTAT e-filing portal is efiling.gstat.gov.in. This is separate from the GST common portal at gst.gov.in. Both portals require separate registration.

    What documents are needed for GSTAT appeal filing?

    Impugned order (PDF), APL-04 copy, pre-deposit challan, grounds of appeal, affidavits, vakalatnama, and all relied-upon documents per Rule 21 of GSTAT Procedure Rules 2025. All files must be in PDF format.

    How do I pay the GSTAT filing fee?

    Filing fees are paid through the Bharatkosh portal - not the GST common portal. The fee is Rs 1,000 per Rs 1 lakh of tax or penalty, capped at Rs 25,000. Non-monetary appeals require Rs 5,000.

    What is the deadline to file a GSTAT appeal?

    Under Section 112(1) CGST Act 2017, 3 months from order communication. For orders before 1 April 2026, the extended deadline is 30 June 2026. After 1 April 2026, normal 3-month limitation applies with maximum 1 month condonation.

    Can GSTAT appeal be filed manually?

    Manual filing is permitted only where the ARN/CRN is not available in the GSTN system. In all other cases, electronic filing on efiling.gstat.gov.in is mandatory under Rule 115 GSTAT Procedure Rules 2025.

    What happens if my ARN/CRN is not found on the portal?

    Cases where ARN/CRN data is not traceable in the GSTN system follow a separate filing pathway. The filing window for such cases opened from 31 December 2025 and remains available until 30 June 2026.

    What file formats and sizes can I upload?

    Only PDF files can be uploaded on the GSTAT e-filing portal. The portal recommends files under 50 MB scanned at 300 dpi or less. For larger document sets, create multiple volumes and upload sequentially.

    Quick Answers

    What is the GSTAT portal URL?
    efiling.gstat.gov.in - launched 24 September 2025.
    What form for GSTAT appeal?
    Form GST APL-05 under Rule 110 CGST Rules 2017.
    What is the filing fee?
    Rs 1,000 per Rs 1 lakh of tax/penalty, cap Rs 25,000 via Bharatkosh.
    Is the portal different from GST portal?
    Yes - separate registration, separate payment system (Bharatkosh vs GST challan).
    Filing deadline?
    30 June 2026 for orders before 1 April 2026. Thereafter 3 months per S.112(1).
    Can I upload non-PDF files?
    No - only PDF files are accepted on the GSTAT e-filing portal.

    Time-Sensitive - 3-Month Deadline Running

    GSTAT appeals must be filed within 3 months of order communication under Section 112(1). Portal registration, offline utility preparation, and Bharatkosh payment each take time - do not wait until the final weeks.

    Missing this window - even by a single day beyond the maximum 4-month outer limit with condonation under Section 112(2) - means losing the tribunal remedy permanently. Contact Patron Accounting immediately: +91 945 945 6700 | WhatsApp Us

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    Navigating the GSTAT efiling portal requires more than reading the user manual - it requires operational familiarity with a brand-new digital tribunal platform that most tax professionals have never used before. The Section 112(1) CGST Act 2017 limitation clock does not pause for portal errors, registration delays, or Bharatkosh payment failures.

    Patron Accounting's GSTAT practice is supported by Subham Jhunjhunwala, CA Finalist and Accounting & Tax Professional, working alongside the firm's CA and CS team on every GSTAT engagement.

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    Content Created: 16 March 2026  |  Last Updated: 16 March 2026  |  Next Review: 16 June 2026  |  Reviewed By: CA & CS Team, Patron Accounting LLP

    This page is reviewed every 3 months or upon GSTAT portal updates, User Manual changes, staggered filing schedule modifications, GSTAT Procedure Rule amendments, Bharatkosh payment process changes, filing fee structure changes, or new portal features.