GST Appeal

Almost any adverse order passed by a GST officer can be appealed, including assessment orders, demand orders, refund rejection orders, cancellation of registration orders, penalty orders, and interest orders. However, certain interlocutory orders may not be directly appealable.

An appeal before the First Appellate Authority must be filed within three months from the date of communication of the order. The appellate authority can condone a delay of up to one additional month if sufficient cause is shown.

For appeals before the First Appellate Authority, a pre-deposit of 10% of the disputed tax amount (plus applicable penalty) is required. For appeals before the Appellate Tribunal, the pre-deposit is 20% of the disputed amount.

Yes, GST appeals are filed online through the GST portal using FORM GST APL-01. The form requires details of the order being appealed, grounds of appeal, statement of facts, and proof of pre-deposit payment.

While you can file an appeal yourself, it is strongly recommended to engage a tax professional or lawyer. GST appeals involve complex legal arguments, proper drafting, and representation before authorities, which requires expertise in GST law and procedure.

A GST appeal (APL-01) is a formal legal challenge filed against an adverse order passed by a GST officer. This includes orders related to assessment, demand, refund rejection, registration cancellation, and penalties. Appeals are filed before the First Appellate Authority.

Our professional fee for GST appeal starts from ₹4,500, depending on the complexity and amount involved. This includes case analysis, appeal strategy, drafting of grounds of appeal, filing of FORM GST APL-01, and representation before the appellate authority.

Any taxpayer who disagrees with a decision or order passed by a GST officer can file an appeal. This includes cases where the officer has confirmed a tax demand, rejected a refund claim, imposed penalties, cancelled registration, or passed any other adverse order.

An appeal before the First Appellate Authority must be filed within three months from the date of communication of the order. The appellate authority can condone a delay of up to one additional month if sufficient cause is shown.

For appeals before the First Appellate Authority, a pre-deposit of 10% of the disputed tax amount (plus applicable penalty) is required. For appeals before the Appellate Tribunal, the pre-deposit is 20% of the disputed amount. This must be paid before the appeal is admitted.