Appeals Before CESTAT

The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) handles appeals arising from disputes under the legacy Central Excise, Service Tax, and Customs laws. These legacy disputes — involving the classification of goods or services, valuation, exemption claims, and related penalties — continue to be significant for many businesses and require specialist expertise in the pre-GST tax framework. We prepare comprehensive appeal submissions for CESTAT proceedings, covering the statement of facts, grounds of appeal, and detailed legal arguments supported by relevant precedents and statutory provisions, and represent clients at CESTAT hearings.

Key highlights:

• CESTAT appeals for disputes under Central Excise, Service Tax, and Customs
• Preparation of appeal memoranda with detailed statement of facts and grounds
• Compilation of case law, notifications, circulars, and statutory references
• Representation at CESTAT bench hearings, including cross-examination where applicable
• Pre-deposit advisory and application for stay of demand during appeals