Central GST · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Central GST Dispute Lawyer in Mumbai — CGST Notices, Appeals & Writs
Overview
Counsel you can reach, in courts we appear in daily
Mumbai is home to financial services, trading houses, media, pharma and import-export businesses — sectors that regularly face scrutiny from the CGST Mumbai Zone and the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). APS Law represents Mumbai taxpayers in Central GST disputes, from the first summons or DRC-01A intimation through adjudication, appeal and writ proceedings.
We draft show-cause notice replies under Sections 73 and 74 of the CGST Act, contest input tax credit denials, defend audit and investigation findings, and file appeals before the Commissioner (Appeals) and the GSTAT bench for Maharashtra. Where a notice lacks jurisdiction, breaches natural justice or a bank account is provisionally attached, we approach the Bombay High Court.
Most GST proceedings are now conducted on the GST portal and through virtual hearings, so Mumbai clients receive the same senior attention as our Mumbai clients, with local counsel engaged for physical appearances when required.
Services
How we help
CGST Show-Cause Notice Replies
Point-wise replies to SCNs and DRC-01 issued by the CGST Mumbai Zone, with legal grounds, case law and supporting reconciliations.
DGGI & Anti-Evasion Summons
Representation at Section 70 statements, search and seizure (Section 67) and protection against coercive action and arrest.
Input Tax Credit Disputes
Defence of ITC denials for GSTR-2A/2B mismatch, supplier non-filing, cancelled suppliers and alleged fake invoicing.
Adjudication & Personal Hearings
Appearance before Superintendents, Assistant/Deputy Commissioners and Additional/Joint Commissioners.
Appeals — Commissioner (Appeals) & GSTAT Maharashtra
Drafting of APL-01 appeals, condonation applications, stay of recovery and second appeals before the Tribunal.
Writ Petitions — Bombay High Court
Challenges to jurisdiction, time-barred notices, ex-parte orders, registration cancellation and Section 83 bank attachments.
Scope
Central GST disputes we handle in Mumbai
- Tax, interest and penalty demands (Sec 73/74/122)
- Classification and rate disputes
- Valuation and related-party supplies
- Export refunds and IGST refund rejections
- Inverted duty structure refunds
- Registration cancellation & revocation
- E-way bill detention and confiscation (Sec 129/130)
- Provisional attachment of bank accounts (Sec 83)
- Fake ITC and Section 132 prosecution defence
- Departmental audit (Sec 65) and special audit (Sec 66)
- Cross-jurisdiction issues between CGST Mumbai Zone and MGST Act authorities
- Recovery proceedings and rectification applications
Process
Working with us
- 01
Notice review
We check jurisdiction, limitation and the demand computation within 24–48 hours.
- 02
Data reconciliation
GSTR-1, 3B, 2B and books are reconciled to build the factual defence.
- 03
Reply & hearing
A detailed reply is filed and we argue the personal hearing.
- 04
Appeal or writ
If the order is adverse, we appeal or move the Bombay High Court without delay.
FAQ
Questions clients ask
Who issues Central GST notices to businesses in Mumbai?
Central GST notices in Mumbai are issued by officers of the CGST Mumbai Zone (Range, Division or Commissionerate level) or by DGGI. State-administered taxpayers may instead receive notices under the MGST Act. We first identify the correct proper officer, because a notice from an officer without jurisdiction can itself be challenged.
Where are Central GST appeals from Mumbai heard?
First appeals go to the Commissioner (Appeals) of the CGST Mumbai Zone, then to the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) bench for Maharashtra. Writ petitions on jurisdiction, natural justice or bank attachment are filed before the Bombay High Court.
How much pre-deposit is required to file a GST appeal?
10% of the disputed tax (subject to statutory caps) for the first appeal and a further deposit for the Tribunal. Once deposited, recovery of the balance is stayed automatically.
Can you handle my Mumbai GST matter from Mumbai?
Yes. Replies, personal hearings and appeals are largely conducted online through the GST portal and virtual hearings. Where a physical appearance before the Bombay High Court is needed, we coordinate with local counsel while retaining strategy and drafting.
What should I do immediately after receiving a DRC-01 or SCN?
Note the reply deadline, do not pay under pressure without advice, collect invoices, GSTR-1/3B/2B data and supplier records, and send the notice to us. Seeking personal hearing in writing is important.
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