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CIT(A) / GST First Appellate

First-level appeals before CIT(A) or the GST Appellate Authority — grounds drafted with case law, hearings represented.

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Quick Facts

  • Turnaround
    Appeal filed within 15 working days
  • Documents
    Order, original return/reply, supporting documents
  • Government fees
    10% pre-deposit (GST) / nominal (CIT-A)
  • Professional fee
    From ₹29,999 — final based on quantum

All fees disclosed in writing before engagement.

Scope

What's included

  • Order analysis and ground identification
  • Statement of Facts and Grounds of Appeal drafted
  • Pre-deposit calculation and assistance
  • Appeal filing on the faceless / GST portal
  • Written submissions and additional evidence
  • Hearing representation by qualified counsel
Are you eligible?

Eligibility & requirements

  • An adverse adjudication or assessment order against you.
  • Within the 90-day statutory window from order receipt (extension possible).
  • Pre-deposit funds available where applicable.
Timeline & Process

How we deliver this engagement

A predictable, paced delivery so you always know what is happening and who is responsible.

  1. 01

    Order analysis

    Grounds and quantum identified; appeal strategy memo shared.

  2. 02

    Pre-deposit & filing

    Pre-deposit paid; appeal filed on the relevant portal.

  3. 03

    Submissions

    Written submissions and additional evidence filed.

  4. 04

    Hearing & order

    Hearings represented; final order analysed for next steps.

Transparent fees

Cost & pricing

Fixed-fee tiers. Government fees passed through at actuals. Final quote shared in writing before engagement.

Small demand

₹29,999

Demand up to ₹10 lakh, full appeal + 2 hearings.

Most chosen

Mid demand

₹74,999

Demand up to ₹50 lakh, detailed paper book and submissions.

Large demand

Custom

Demand above ₹50 lakh — quoted on complexity.

From ₹29,999 — final based on quantum. All taxes extra.

AI + Expert

How SwiftLedger uses AI on this engagement

Software does the repetitive work. A qualified professional signs every output.

Case-law search agent scans the latest GST/IT/CESTAT/HC orders relevant to your matter.

Auto-drafted reply skeleton with case citations — every line reviewed and signed by counsel.

Timeline tracker for limitation periods, hearings and order pronouncements.

Document discovery powered by AI summaries of long orders, returns and contracts.

Who it's for

Right fit if you are…

Taxpayers with adverse assessment or adjudication orders

Businesses facing demand notices they wish to contest

Anyone needing a first-level appeal before moving to Tribunal

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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