Indirect Tax Litigation & Representation

Indirect tax disputes under GST, Service Tax, and Excise require a precise understanding of the law and effective representation. We support clients through the full range of indirect tax litigation proceedings.

Indirect tax law — spanning GST, legacy Service Tax, Central Excise, and VAT — is a complex and rapidly evolving field with significant financial consequences for businesses that find themselves in dispute with the authorities. Our indirect tax litigation team provides specialist expertise across all these areas, managing disputes from the initial notice stage through to appellate proceedings with a consistent, strategic approach.

Representation Before GST Authorities & Appellate Forums

GST disputes can arise from a range of situations — audits by GST officers, assessment proceedings, input tax credit disputes, refund rejections, or other enforcement actions. Effective representation at each stage requires both a thorough understanding of the GST law and practical experience in how GST authorities approach these matters. We represent clients in proceedings before GST Officers and Superintendents, the GST Appellate Authority for first-level appeals, and the GST Appellate Tribunal for second-level appeals. We prepare comprehensive submissions that address the legal and factual issues, support our positions with the most relevant case law and circulars, and attend all required hearings.

Key highlights:

• Representation in GST audit proceedings and departmental inquiries
• First-level appeals before the GST Appellate Authority (Appellate Commissioner)
• Second-level appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal
• Handling of GST refund claim disputes and demand order challenges
• Strategic advice on dispute positions and the prospects of success at each level