Last updated: 14 Oct 2026

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GST Appeal Before Appellate Authority

Last updated: 14 Oct 2026

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Quick answer: GST appeal services assist taxpayers in challenging unfavorable orders by drafting legal submissions and representing them before the Appellate Authority or GST Tribunal. It is essential for managing disputes over ITC, tax classification, or penalty proceedings, subject to strict timelines and mandatory pre-deposit requirements of 10% for the first appeal.

Looking for expert gst appeal before appellate authority? Virtual Auditor provides practitioner-grade gst services in India, led by CA V. Viswanathan — Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) | Associate Company Secretary (ACS) | Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). We combine deep regulatory expertise with hands-on execution to deliver results within your timeline.

What is GST Appeal Before Appellate Authority?

What We Deliver

Completed GST filing/registration/appeal with official acknowledgment receipt. Detailed computation worksheet with reconciliation statements. Written submissions with case law citations and legal arguments (for appeals/notices). Compliance calendar for upcoming GST due dates. Post-engagement advisory on ITC optimisation and compliance improvements.

Our Process

Step 1: Case review — facts, documents, regulatory provisions. Step 2: Strategy formulation and computation/reconciliation. Step 3: Document preparation and filing/submission. Step 4: Follow-up with authorities and hearing representation. Step 5: Order receipt and post-order compliance advisory.

We maintain a comprehensive database of GST advance rulings, CESTAT decisions, and High Court judgments organised by issue type. When preparing your appeal or notice reply, we identify the strongest precedents for your specific fact pattern and build our arguments around them. This evidence-based approach is how we prepare every appeal.

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Ready to engage Virtual Auditor for gst appeal before appellate authority? Contact us for a free initial consultation:

Call/WhatsApp: +91-99622 60333

Email: support@virtualauditor.in

Offices: Chennai | Bangalore | Mumbai

No obligation. We will assess your requirements and provide a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-fee quote within 24 hours.

What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026

  • Income-tax Act, 2025: assented to on 21 August 2025 and in force from 1 April 2026, it replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961 for tax year 2026-27 onward, and the Income-tax Rules, 2026 (notified 20 March 2026) replace the 1962 Rules. Section and rule numbers on this page are those of the 1961 Act and 1962 Rules, which continue to govern assessments, appeals and pending proceedings for assessment years up to 2026-27; for tax year 2026-27 onward the corresponding provisions of the 2025 Act apply, and our engagement letters quote both.
  • GST demands for tax periods from FY 2024-25 onward are raised under section 74A of the CGST Act, 2017 (inserted by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, in force from 1 November 2024) with one time limit — notice within 42 months of the annual-return due date and order within 12 months of the notice — and a 60-day window for reduced penalty; sections 73 and 74 continue to apply to tax periods up to FY 2023-24.

Engagement terms — reviewed 25 October 2026

  • Fee: Reply to a notice (ASMT-10, DRC-01A, DRC-01) from ₹15,000 + 18% GST. Appeal under section 107 from ₹20,000 + 18% GST. The statutory pre-deposit, any tribunal fees and amounts paid under protest are the taxpayer's.
  • Extra / not included: Personal hearing attendance is included for the reply or appeal; a further appeal or writ is a separate engagement. No outcome is guaranteed.
  • Turnaround: Reply drafted within 7 working days from receipt of complete information and the advance payment and in any case before the date fixed in the notice.
  • Who signs: Filings and replies are prepared and signed by V. Viswanathan FCA or another qualified Chartered Accountant of the practice, depending on the engagement.
  • Entity: Engagement letter and invoice are issued by Virtual Auditor Private Limited.
  • What to send first: Send the notice or order with its date of service, the tax period, GST login, and the returns and reconciliations for that period.
  • Next step: Send your enquiry on WhatsApp to +91 99622 60333; we confirm the scope, fee and timeline in writing before work starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for gst appeal before appellate authority?
Fees vary based on complexity and dispute amount. We offer transparent fixed-fee pricing. Contact Virtual Auditor at +91-99622 60333 for a customised quote. Initial consultation is free.
What is the time limit for filing gst appeal before appellate authority?
GST appeals must be filed within 3 months from the date of the order (Section 107). Tribunal appeals within 3 months of the appellate order. Late filing requires condonation of delay. Contact us immediately upon receiving an adverse order.
Can Virtual Auditor represent me at GST hearings?
Yes. CA V. Viswanathan (FCA) is authorised to represent assessees before GST Appellate Authorities, GST Tribunal, and adjudicating officers. We handle the entire process — from drafting to hearing representation.
Can I challenge this GST order, what are the procedural requirements, and what will representation cover?
Yes, by appeal. A first appeal against an adjudication order goes to the Appellate Authority under section 107 of the CGST Act within three months of the order, with a further month allowed for sufficient cause, after paying the admitted amount and a pre-deposit of 10% of the disputed tax. A further appeal against the appellate order lies to the GST Appellate Tribunal under section 112, with an additional pre-deposit of 10% of the disputed tax, subject to the statutory caps. We first assess the merits, the limitation, and whether the order dealt with your reply. Representation covers drafting the grounds and statement of facts, the paper book, filing, and appearing at the hearing; the outcome depends on the facts and the authority.

Available Across India

GST Services in every state and major city. Click to view location-specific details, fees, and regulatory information.

States (28)
Andhra PradeshArunachal PradeshAssamBiharChhattisgarhGoaGujaratHaryanaHimachal PradeshJharkhandKarnatakaKeralaMadhya PradeshMaharashtraManipurMeghalayaMizoramNagalandOdishaPunjabRajasthanSikkimTamil NaduTelanganaTripuraUttar PradeshUttarakhandWest Bengal
Union Territories (8)
Andaman & NicobarChandigarhDadra Nagar Haveli & Daman DiuDelhiJammu & KashmirLadakhLakshadweepPuducherry
Cities (80)
Adyar, ChennaiAgraAhmedabadAmbattur, ChennaiAmritsarAndheri, MumbaiAnna Salai, ChennaiAurangabadBannerghatta Road, BangaloreBhopalBhubaneswarBKC, MumbaiChandigarh CityCoimbatoreDehradunElectronic City, BangaloreFaridabadFort Churchgate, MumbaiGhaziabadGoa CityGoregaon, MumbaiGuindy, ChennaiGurugramGuwahatiHebbal, BangaloreHSR Layout, BangaloreHubli DharwadHyderabadIndiranagar, BangaloreIndoreJaipurJammuJayanagar, BangaloreJodhpurKanpurKochiKolkataKoramangala, BangaloreLower Parel, MumbaiLucknowLudhianaMaduraiMalad, MumbaiMangaloreMarathahalli, BangaloreMeerutMG Road, BangaloreMylapore, ChennaiMysuruNagpurNariman Point, MumbaiNashikNavi Mumbai, MumbaiNew DelhiNoidaNungambakkam, ChennaiOMR, ChennaiPanajiPatnaPorur, ChennaiPowai, MumbaiPuneRaipurRajkotRanchiSalemShimlaSuratT Nagar, ChennaiThane CityThane, MumbaiThiruvananthapuramTiruchirappalliUdaipurVadodaraVaranasiVelachery, ChennaiVijayawadaVisakhapatnamWhitefield, Bangalore

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What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026

  • Income-tax Act, 2025: assented to on 21 August 2025 and in force from 1 April 2026, it replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961 for tax year 2026-27 onward, and the Income-tax Rules, 2026 (notified 20 March 2026) replace the 1962 Rules. Section and rule numbers on this page are those of the 1961 Act and 1962 Rules, which continue to govern assessments, appeals and pending proceedings for assessment years up to 2026-27; for tax year 2026-27 onward the corresponding provisions of the 2025 Act apply, and our engagement letters quote both.
  • GST demands for tax periods from FY 2024-25 onward are raised under section 74A of the CGST Act, 2017 (inserted by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, in force from 1 November 2024) with one time limit — notice within 42 months of the annual-return due date and order within 12 months of the notice — and a 60-day window for reduced penalty; sections 73 and 74 continue to apply to tax periods up to FY 2023-24.

What the law says — s.107, CGST Act 2017; Rule 108

An order under GST is appealed to the Appellate Authority in Form GST APL-01 within 3 months of communication, with a further month condonable, on pre-deposit of the admitted tax in full and 10% of the disputed tax (capped at Rs 20 crore under CGST). The appellate authority must decide, where possible, within one year.

How does the procedure work?

  1. Compute the admitted and disputed tax and make the pre-deposit
  2. Draft grounds of appeal and the statement of facts
  3. File APL-01 with the certified copy of the order
  4. Attend hearings; up to three adjournments are allowed
  5. Obtain the order in APL-04 and evaluate a tribunal appeal
Time limitAppeal within 3 months of the order (plus 1 month condonable); decision within 1 year where possible
FormsGST APL-01; APL-02 acknowledgement; APL-04 order
Consequence of defaultPre-deposit of 10% of disputed tax; interest continues on the balance

Source: CGST Act, 2017. Last reviewed 2026-10-14.

Which laws govern this service? — GST

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