CA. Vasant K. Bhat is a  Chartered Accountant, having more than 21 years standing in the profession, practicing specially in the area of Central Excise, Service Tax, VAT and GST. Co-opted member of Indirect Tax Committee of ICAI during the year 2012. Co-authored the background material for certificate course on Indirect Taxes, e-book on Point of Taxation, published by ICAI and WIRC Reference Manual published by WIRC of ICAI. Co-Compiler of Background Material on Model GST Law published by ICAI for the training of Govt. officers. Co authored the book on GST Classification and Exemptions. An independent Director of a Mumbai based pharmaceutical company.