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Appeals & Litigation

Representation Before CIT(A), ITAT and Beyond

If an assessment or penalty order has gone against you, we take it in appeal - drafting grounds of appeal, statement of facts, written submissions, paper books and synopses, and representing you before the CIT(A), ITAT and higher forums with a clear, precedent-backed strategy.

Practising Before CIT(A) & ITATfiling-ready drafting and live representation
CIT(A) ITAT Stay Paper Book
APPEAL FILED
CIT(A)& ITAT Representation
Filing-ReadyDrafting
PrecedentBacked Strategy
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Most Requested
Form 35CIT(A) appeal
Form 36ITAT appeal
Grounds ofAppeal
WrittenSubmissions
Paper Book& synopsis
StayApplications
CondonationOf delay
154 / 254Rectification
Full Appellate & Litigation Support

From the first appeal before the CIT(A) to the Tribunal and coordination for the higher courts - drafting, filing, paper books and representation, all in our house filing format.

First Appeal - CIT(A)

Your first level of challenge against an order.
  • Form 35 Filing
  • Grounds of Appeal & Statement of Facts
  • Written Submissions
  • Additional Evidence (Rule 46A)
  • Faceless Appeal Representation

Second Appeal - ITAT

Taking the matter to the Tribunal.
  • Form 36 Filing
  • Appeal & Cross-Objections
  • Paper Book & Synopsis
  • Oral Representation
  • Miscellaneous Applications

Drafting & Documentation

The filings that win appeals, in house format.
  • Grounds of Appeal
  • Statement of Facts
  • Written Submissions
  • Paper Books
  • Synopsis & Case-Law Compilation

Stay & Interim Relief

Protecting you while the appeal is pending.
  • Stay of Demand Before CIT(A) / ITAT
  • Stay Petitions
  • Early-Hearing Applications
  • Interim Protection
  • Recovery Defence

Penalty & Other Appeals

Appeals beyond the main assessment.
  • Penalty Appeals
  • TDS / 271 Appeals
  • Rectification u/s 154 / 254
  • Appeal Effect Orders
  • Recall / Restoration Applications

Higher Forums & Strategy

Strategy, opinions and the road above the Tribunal.
  • High Court Reference / Appeal Coordination
  • Litigation Strategy
  • Precedent Research
  • Legal Opinions
  • Second Opinions

Received an adverse order? let us assess the appeal

How We Run Your Appeal
1
Review the OrderWe study the order, identify the winnable issues and assess the appeal prospects.
2
Draft Grounds & FactsWe prepare the grounds of appeal and statement of facts in our house filing format.
3
File the AppealWe file Form 35 / 36 within the limitation period, with condonation if required.
4
Submissions & Paper BookWe prepare written submissions, the paper book and a case-law synopsis.
5
Represent & ArgueWe appear and argue the matter before the CIT(A) / ITAT to conclusion.

Why Choose Us

CA & Advocate PracticeWe regularly draft and appear before the CIT(A) and ITAT.
Filing-Ready DraftingGrounds, submissions and paper books prepared to a disciplined house format.
Precedent-BackedEvery ground supported by directly applicable case law.
Stay & Early HearingWe protect you from recovery and press for early hearings where warranted.
Strong Grounds & RecordsWell-built grounds and paper books that give your appeal its best chance.
Confidential & TransparentDiscreet handling with clear, upfront professional fees.

Documents Usually Required

The exact set depends on the appeal - a typical list includes:

  • Assessment / penalty order appealed against
  • Notice of demand & DIN
  • ITR & computation of income
  • Submissions & evidence filed in assessment
  • Form 26AS, AIS & TIS
  • Details of taxes / pre-deposit paid
  • Any prior appellate orders
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Frequently Asked Questions

An appeal to the CIT(A) is generally filed within 30 days of receipt of the order, and to the ITAT within 60 days. Delays can be condoned with sufficient cause, and we file a condonation application where needed. It is best to act quickly.

The CIT(A) is the first appellate authority and reviews the assessment on facts and law. The ITAT is the second appellate level and the final fact-finding authority. Beyond the ITAT, matters go to the High Court on questions of law.

Yes, in appropriate cases, additional evidence can be admitted before the CIT(A) under Rule 46A - for example, where you were prevented from filing it earlier. We frame and support such applications carefully.

Both. We prepare the grounds of appeal, statement of facts, written submissions and paper books to a filing-ready standard, and we appear and argue the matter before the authority.

Yes. We seek a stay of demand from the Assessing Officer and before the appellate authority, so recovery does not proceed while your appeal is being decided.

We charge transparent, agreed professional fees based on the forum and the work involved, discussed upfront.

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Received an assessment or penalty order you want to challenge? Share the details - we will assess the appeal, the time limit and the strategy, and how we would draft and argue it, with no obligation.

CIT(A) & ITAT appeals
Grounds, submissions & paper books
Stay of demand while in appeal
Penalty & rectification matters

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