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GST Appeal Services

Drafting and filing appeals against adverse GST orders before the appellate authority, backed by a clear review of the original order and supporting documentation.

Quick answer

GST appeal services cover the preparation and filing of an appeal against an order passed by a GST officer โ€” such as a demand, penalty or refund rejection order โ€” before the first appellate authority within the statutory time limit, along with representation during the hearing of that appeal.

What we cover

What our GST appeal service covers

From reviewing the original order to representing you before the appellate authority.

  • Reviewing the original order for grounds of appeal
  • Drafting the appeal in Form GST APL-01 with supporting statements
  • Computing and advising on the mandatory pre-deposit
  • Compiling documentary evidence and legal submissions
  • Representing you at the hearing before the appellate authority
  • Advising on further appeal to the Tribunal if required
Key components

Orders we help you appeal

Support across the range of adverse orders that can be challenged in appeal.

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Demand Orders

Appeals against orders confirming tax, interest or penalty demands raised after assessment or scrutiny.

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Refund Rejection Orders

Challenging orders that reject or partially sanction a claimed GST refund.

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Registration Cancellation Orders

Appeals against cancellation of GST registration where the cancellation is disputed.

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Penalty Orders

Contesting penalties imposed independently or alongside a tax demand.

How we work

Our process

From initial consultation to completion.

1

Order Review

Examining the original order and the record of proceedings to identify valid grounds of appeal.

2

Pre-Deposit Computation

Calculating the mandatory pre-deposit required to admit the appeal.

3

Drafting & Filing

Preparing the appeal memorandum with grounds, evidence and filing it within the limitation period.

4

Hearing & Representation

Representing your case before the appellate authority until the appeal is disposed of.

Why choose us

Why the appeal stage needs specialist handling

What sets our approach apart.

Strict limitation periods apply

An appeal must generally be filed within three months of the order, with a limited condonable extension, so timing is critical.

A pre-deposit is mandatory

Filing an appeal requires depositing a percentage of the disputed tax amount, which needs to be correctly computed and paid.

Grounds must be built on the original record

An effective appeal is grounded in the assessment or adjudication record, not just a general disagreement with the outcome.

FAQs

GST appeal questions answered

What people ask before engaging us.

An appeal must ordinarily be filed within three months of the date of communication of the order, with the appellate authority having limited power to condone a further delay of one month on sufficient cause.
Yes, a specified percentage of the disputed tax amount must be deposited before the appeal is admitted, in addition to any amount already paid or admitted.
A first appeal against an order of an adjudicating authority is heard by the jurisdictional Appellate Authority appointed under the GST law.
A further appeal can be filed before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), subject to its own timelines and pre-deposit requirements.

Received an adverse GST order?

We'll review it and prepare your appeal within the limitation period.

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