About this practice area.
Assessments and disputes under the erstwhile VAT, CST, and Service Tax regimes continue to surface years after the laws were subsumed. Having practised through those regimes, the proprietor handles legacy notices, reconstructs old records, reconciles returns with books for closed years, and represents matters before departmental and appellate authorities through to resolution.
Regime memory
The rules, forms, and departmental practice of the VAT / Service Tax era, known first-hand.
Record reconstruction
Old-year defence built from bank statements and counterparty confirmations where records are thin.
Through to appeal
Replies, adjudication, and appellate representation handled with continuity.
Scope, explained — with documents required.
Open any item below to see what it involves and what is generally needed to begin.
01VAT Assessments
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What is this
Handling of pending assessments, audits, and demands under the erstwhile State VAT / CST laws — reconstruction of records, reconciliation of returns with books, and representation before VAT authorities for legacy periods.
Documents generally required
- Assessment notice / order received
- VAT & CST returns filed for the relevant periods
- Books of account and sales/purchase registers for those years
- Statutory forms (C / F / H forms) collected or pending
- Payment challans and earlier correspondence with the department
02Service Tax Assessments
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What is this
Representation in pending Service Tax matters — show-cause notices, audits, and adjudication for pre-GST periods — including reconciliation of ST-3 returns with financial statements and defence on classification, valuation, and CENVAT credit.
Documents generally required
- Show-cause notice / audit memo / order
- ST-3 returns filed for the relevant periods
- Financial statements and income ledgers for those years
- CENVAT credit records and input invoices
- Payment challans and prior replies, if any
03Appeals & Litigation Matters
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What is this
Drafting and filing of appeals and representation before appellate authorities — Commissioner (Appeals), GST and Income-tax appellate forums — including stay applications, written submissions, and briefing of counsel where senior representation is needed.
Documents generally required
- Copy of the order appealed against and demand notice
- All earlier replies, submissions, and notices in the matter
- Evidence and documents relied upon
- Proof of pre-deposit / payment, where required
- Authorisation / letter of engagement for representation
Three entries to every engagement.
Understand & scope
A short discussion to understand the facts, the records available, and the outcome required — followed by a clear scope.
Execute with diligence
Work performed against a checklist and a calendar — documents verified, positions reasoned, drafts reviewed before anything is filed or signed.
Report & stand by it
Deliverables explained in plain terms, records handed over in order, and the firm available for whatever follows — queries, notices, or next steps.
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