No GST Practitioner Exam Since 2019 — Thousands Affected as They Lose GSTAT Practice Opportunities

The article reports that no examination for registration as a GST Practitioner has been held since 2019. As a result, thousands of aspirants who completed required courses or qualifications have been unable to secure licence to represent clients before GSTAT or other GST authorities, effectively blocking their professional prospects. The lapse has hindered availability of certified practitioners, impacted representation for taxpayers, and raised concerns regarding access to justice and procedural backlog under GST laws. The piece highlights grievances of affected candidates, the institutional inertia of examination authorities, and calls for immediate resumption or overhaul of the exam mechanism to restore fairness and opportunity in GST-practice ecosystem. (Taxscan)