Income Tax Appeals before CIT(A) (Faceless), ITAT, High Court, Supreme Court. Order review, ground drafting, S.220(6) pre-deposit/stay strategy, Form 35/36 filing, hearing representation by senior counsel. Vivad Se Vishwas settlement advisory. End-to-end appellate proceedings under IT Act 1961 Chapter XX.
Income Tax Appeals (CIT-A, ITAT, HC) in Puri is a critical service for individuals, entrepreneurs, and enterprises operating in Odisha. At Nyaya Grah, we deliver this service under the direct supervision of senior counsel â never juniors masquerading â with complete process transparency and a binding money-back guarantee.
Puri, with its 5L+ active businesses and âš6.5L+ economic footprint, demands legal infrastructure that is both fast and accurate. Odisha's jurisdictional nuances â including a stamp duty of 5% and âš2,400/yr professional tax â require local expertise that our team brings to every engagement.
Whether you are filing your first application, navigating a complex matter, or seeking specialist counsel, our practice in Puri ensures every submission carries the imprimatur of seasoned review. We handle the regulatory machinery â you focus on your business.
Everything required to complete your Income Tax Appeals (CIT-A, ITAT, HC) in Puri â bundled into a single fixed fee.
A structured four-step process designed to be transparent, predictable, and accountable at every stage.
Free 30-min consultation with senior partner. Clear quote, timeline, document checklist.
Day 0Signed engagement letter with fixed fee. Document collection begins.
Day 1Order review ¡ limitation check ¡ pre-deposit / stay strategy ¡ grounds drafting ¡ Form 35/36 filing ¡ case law research ¡ written submissions ¡ hearing representation ¡ paper book preparation.
Day 2-7Appeal filed within limitation ¡ stay obtained (where applicable) ¡ final order from appellate authority ¡ refund recovery (if relief) ¡ next-tier strategy memo ¡ 30-day support.
FinalA typical checklist. Our team will customize this list during the consultation based on your specific case.
Jurisdictional details relevant to your Income Tax Appeals (CIT-A, ITAT, HC) in Puri.
Fixed professional fees. Government charges quoted separately and disclosed in the engagement letter.
| Component | What's Included | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Appeals (CIT-A, ITAT, HC) ¡ Professional FeesSenior counsel ¡ End-to-end service | All work above | âš24999Fixed |
| Government FeesAuthority charges, filing fees | Pass-through | At ActualsReceipts shared |
| Stamp Duty (if applicable)Odisha rate: 5% | As per state | At ActualsQuoted upfront |
| GST on Professional Fees18% as per Indian GST | Statutory | 18%On professional fee |
All fees are disclosed in writing on the engagement letter before commencement. Money-back guarantee if we miss the quoted timeline.
Answers to questions most often posed by our clients in Odisha.
Our professional fee for Income Tax Appeals (CIT-A, ITAT, HC) in Puri starts at âš24999, all-inclusive. Government fees, stamp duty (5% in Odisha), and 18% GST are billed separately at actuals. The complete fee breakdown is disclosed in writing on the engagement letter before work begins.
The standard timeline for Income Tax Appeals (CIT-A, ITAT, HC) is 7-10 working days. We provide a written timeline on the engagement letter â if we miss it for reasons attributable to us, our professional fee is fully refunded (binding guarantee).
Yes. End-to-end. From document preparation to final filing with ROC Cuttack and follow-up till certificate issuance â every step is handled by our team in Puri. You will receive real-time updates via WhatsApp at every milestone.
You will speak to a senior partner with 15+ years of practice. We do not have juniors masquerading as senior counsel. Every consultation, strategic decision, and material communication is conducted by a partner. Routine execution may be delegated to qualified associates â but oversight remains with the partner throughout.
A typical checklist includes PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, and service-specific documents. The complete list is customized during your free consultation. We accept digital scans (PDF/JPG) â physical visits to our office are not required.
We serve clients across Odisha and all of India â 1,219+ cities. Our jurisdictional expertise for Odisha includes specific knowledge of ROC Cuttack procedures, Odisha stamp duty (5%), and applicable state schemes such as Make in Odisha.
Simply call +91 7878407950 or message us on WhatsApp. Your first 30-min consultation is complimentary, conducted directly with the senior partner relevant to your matter. You will leave the call with full clarity on cost, timeline, and process â with no obligation to proceed.
Every engagement at Nyaya Grah is grounded in the relevant statute. For founders and counsel reviewing this matter, here is the foundation.
Tier 1: Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) / CIT(A) â now under Faceless Appeal Scheme ¡ Joint Commissioner (Appeals) for income < âš10L assessment. Tier 2: Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) â 30+ benches across India. Tier 3: High Court (substantial question of law only â S.260A). Tier 4: Supreme Court via SLP (S.261). Specialised: Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) for transfer pricing/international tax.
incometax.gov.in (Form 35 filing â CIT(A) appeals) ¡ itat.gov.in (Income Tax Appellate Tribunal portal) ¡ ecommitteesci.gov.in (for HC writs) ¡ supremecourtofindia.gov.in (SLP)
Faceless Appeal Scheme fully operational since 2020 â all CIT(A) appeals online. Joint Commissioner (Appeals) created in 2023 for smaller cases (income tax demand < âš10 lakh) â faster disposal. Vivad Se Vishwas (VsV) Scheme 2024 announced for pending appeal settlement â lower tax + waiver of interest/penalty for eligible cases. ITAT bench infrastructure expanded â new benches in tier-2 cities. DRP (Dispute Resolution Panel) for transfer pricing/international tax â direct ITAT route bypassing CIT(A). Form 35 utility updated on incometax.gov.in. Faceless Penalty Scheme operational. Maximum penalty u/s 270A increased.
No vague timelines. Here's the actual phase-wise breakdown for Income Tax Appeals (CIT-A, ITAT, HC) in Puri.
CRITICAL â limitation period clock starts from order receipt. Detailed review of assessment order / penalty order / rectification order. Identify all adverse findings, additions made, sections invoked. Limitation check: 30 days for CIT(A) under S.249, 60 days for ITAT under S.253, 120 days for HC under S.260A. Forum selection based on order tier. Ground-by-ground legal + factual analysis. Identify case laws supporting our position.
Under S.220(6) IT Act, taxpayer must pay 20% of disputed demand OR obtain stay from CIT/CIT(A)/AO. Options: (a) Pay 20% to get auto-stay during appeal, (b) Apply for stay before AO with strong prima facie case (financial hardship + strong merits), (c) Approach CIT(A) or ITAT for stay (after appeal filed). Stay applications drafted with financial statements + merits brief. Missing this = recovery proceedings + bank attachment risk.
Detailed Grounds of Appeal (GOA) â each ground must be specific, with reference to section + facts. Statement of Facts (SOF) â narrative of assessment proceedings, findings disputed. Case law compilation: Supreme Court, jurisdictional High Court, ITAT coordinate bench decisions. Alternative grounds pleaded. Additional grounds (if any) under Rule 11 of ITAT Rules.
CIT(A) â Form 35 e-filed via incometax.gov.in. ITAT â Form 36 filed at jurisdictional ITAT bench (physical or e-filing where available). Government appeal fee: CIT(A) âš250-âš10,000 (slab-based on assessed income), ITAT âš500-âš10,000 (slab-based). Acknowledgment/Diary Number generated. Pre-deposit challan attached.
CIT(A) Faceless: written submissions, video hearing on request. ITAT: physical/virtual hearings, oral arguments by counsel, cross-examination if witnesses, written submissions. Paper Book filed in advance for ITAT. Final order issued. Implementation: if relief obtained â refund + interest; if adverse â next appellate forum (ITAT after CIT(A), HC after ITAT). Order copy with reasons for further appeal advisory.
Most counsel quote one number. We show you what goes where, so there is nothing to discover later.
| Component | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CIT(A) appeal fee (S.249 IT Act) | âš250 â âš10,000 | Slab: â¤âš1L assessed income âš250 ¡ âš1-2L âš500 ¡ âš2-5L âš1,000 ¡ >âš5L âš10,000 |
| ITAT appeal fee (S.253) | âš500 â âš10,000 | Similar slab structure based on assessed income |
| High Court appeal fee (S.260A) | âš2,000 â âš10,000 | State High Court fee schedule (varies by court) |
| Pre-deposit (S.220(6) â 20% of disputed demand) | Case-specific | For stay during appeal (mandatory unless stay obtained) |
| Professional fee â CIT(A) appeal (faceless) | âš24,999 â âš49,999 | Grounds, SOF, written submissions, video hearing |
| Professional fee â ITAT appeal (per appeal) | âš49,999 â âš1,49,999 | Full litigation including hearings + paper book |
| High Court representation (senior counsel) | âš99,999+ | Senior counsel + arguing counsel + paper book |
| Miscellaneous (certified copies, paper book, indexing) | âš2,000 â âš10,000 | Actuals; ITAT paper book printing |
Total estimate from 24999 ¡ final fee depends on entity size, document readiness, and city-specific stamp duty (see local jurisdiction above).
From hundreds of engagements, here are the patterns that cause founders and businesses to come back to us in distress. Avoid these and you've already won 70% of the matter.
CIT(A): 30 days from order (S.249). ITAT: 60 days from CIT(A) order (S.253). HC: 120 days from ITAT order (S.260A). Filing late = delay condonation application needed with sufficient cause. Not all delays condoned â strict standard.
S.220(6) â taxpayer pays 20% of disputed demand to get stay. Skipping = recovery proceedings, bank attachment, asset seizure even during pending appeal. Better to pay 20% + file appeal than risk attachment.
Copy-paste from assessment order or generic "all additions are wrong" grounds get dismissed quickly. Each ground must be specific, section-referenced, fact-supported, with case law backing.
Without precedent citations (Supreme Court, jurisdictional High Court, coordinate ITAT bench), arguments carry less weight. Especially important for ITAT â they follow earlier coordinate bench decisions unless distinguished.
Rule 11 of ITAT Rules allows additional grounds. Many taxpayers limit themselves to original grounds. Strategic additional grounds (alternative arguments) can swing decisions.
Should always plead in alternative â "If the income is not deductible u/s X, then it should be allowed u/s Y" or "If addition under one section fails, alternative section reasoning". Maximises chances of relief.
CIT(A) Faceless allows written submissions, but ITAT physical hearings important. Missing hearings = ex-parte order. Adverse order then requires recall petition + costs.
ITAT Rules require paper book (with all documents) to be filed in advance. Filing on hearing day = adjournment + cost. Proper indexing, page numbers, certification by counsel needed.
Vivad Se Vishwas or compromise offers come up. Critical to assess merits BEFORE settling. Strong appeals lost to early settlement = loss of legitimate relief.
VsV 2024 allows settlement at lower tax + waiver of interest/penalty. Some pending appeals eligible. Window-based â missing the window = lost opportunity.
These are the signals â observed across the profession â that your money and matter are about to be handled poorly. We list them so you can vet anyone, including us.
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