A professional VAT consultant—particularly an Advocate practicing before the Supreme Court and tax authorities—typically provides services in the following areas:
VAT Registration & BIN Management
Monthly VAT Compliance & Return Filing
VAT Advisory & Tax Planning
VAT Audit & Investigation Support
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Management
Customs & Import VAT Advisory
VAT Refund & Adjustment
Departmental Representation
Tribunal Litigation
Corporate VAT Structuring
VAT Training & Compliance Systems
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VAT Tribunal & Appellate Proceedings
Filing appeals before the Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal.
Representing clients during tribunal hearings.
Cross-examining departmental evidence where permissible.
Arguing questions of law and fact before the Tribunal.
Challenging audit findings before appellate authorities.
Seeking modification or review where permitted by law.
Executing favourable Tribunal orders.
Advising on further appeal or judicial review before the High Court.
Departmental Proceedings Before VAT Authorities
Responding to VAT show-cause notices.
Representation before VAT Commissioners.
Representation before Additional Commissioners.
Representation before Joint Commissioners.
Representation before Deputy Commissioners.
Representation before Assistant Commissioners.
Representation before Superintendents of VAT.
Representation before VAT Audit, Intelligence, and Investigation wings.
Assisting during VAT inspections and searches.
Preparing replies to audit objections.
Attending personal hearings.
Negotiating settlement of disputes where legally permissible.
Obtaining certified copies of departmental orders.
Applying for rectification of mistakes in assessment orders.
Legal Opinions & Documentation
Regulatory Compliance under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012.
High Court Division
Filing and conducting Writ Petitions challenging illegal VAT actions.
VAT Appeal Challenging unlawful VAT assessments and audit objections against the VAT Appllate Tribunal
Challenging illegal imposition of penalties and fines.
Seeking stay orders against recovery proceedings.
Representing clients before the High Court Division throughout the writ proceedings.
Drafting writ petitions, affidavits, supplementary affidavits, and written arguments.
Conducting contempt proceedings for non-compliance with High Court orders
Enforcement of statutory rights under the VAT and SD Act, 2012.
Constitutional interpretation relating to VAT laws.
Drafting Memoranda of Appeal.
Filing applications for condonation of delay.
Filing stay petitions against recovery.
Preparing paper books and documentary evidence.