GST litigation · Mumbai
GST Litigation & Notice Reply in Mumbai
Show cause notices, scrutiny notices and appeals for traders, service firms, exporters, housing societies and developers across Mumbai city and suburbs. A CA-led team that reconciles your data before it argues your case.
Jurisdiction
Which GST office issued your notice?
Mumbai registrations are with either Maharashtra State Tax, headquartered at GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, or one of the CGST commissionerates of the Mumbai Zone. The issuing office is printed in the notice header and on your registration certificate (REG-06).
The office matters because it decides who hears your reply and who hears your first appeal. Second appeals from Mumbai go to the Mumbai state bench of the GST Appellate Tribunal, and from there to the Bombay High Court.
Local disputes
GST disputes common in Mumbai
The notices we see depend on the kind of business. These are the issues that come up most for Mumbai businesses.
Service businesses and exporters
Refunds of ITC on exports under LUT, intermediary services, and place of supply for services to overseas clients.
Trading houses
ITC mismatches with GSTR-2B, credit denied for supplier non-filing, and Section 74 notices alleging fake invoices.
Housing societies
GST on maintenance charges above ₹7,500 per member per month, the ₹20 lakh turnover threshold, and how to treat sinking and repair funds.
Real estate and redevelopment
GST on development rights and TDR, flats given to existing members in redevelopment, and ITC reversal on projects.
See every service on our GST litigation page, or look up your notice in the GST notice decoder.
Where your case is heard
GST forums for Mumbai businesses
| Stage | Heard by | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Reply & personal hearing | The proper officer of Maharashtra State Tax or CGST | As stated in the notice |
| First appeal APL-01 | Appellate Authority of the same department | 3 months (+1 month) |
| Second appeal APL-05 | GST Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai state bench | 3 months (+3 months) |
| Further appeal / writ | Bombay High Court | 180 days for a Section 117 appeal |
How it works
Working with us from Mumbai
Send us the notice
WhatsApp or email the notice with your returns for the period. We reply within one working day with what it means and a fee quote.
We reconcile and draft
We match your returns and books, then share the draft reply with you before filing.
Reply filed, hearing attended
We file on the GST portal and attend the hearing online, or in person through our associates where the officer requires it.
Order reviewed, appeal if needed
If the order goes against you, we advise on the appeal and pre-deposit, and file it before the deadline.
FAQ
GST notice questions from Mumbai
Do you have an office in Mumbai?
Our office is in Alibag, across the harbour from south Mumbai. We handle Mumbai matters online and by phone, and our associates in Mumbai attend in-person hearings where needed.
Our housing society received a GST notice. Can you help?
Yes. Society notices usually turn on whether maintenance charges cross ₹7,500 per member per month and whether annual turnover crosses ₹20 lakh. We review the society's accounts and reply on that basis.
How do I know whether my notice is from State GST or Central GST?
Check the header of the notice and your registration certificate (REG-06). On the GST portal, your profile shows the State or Centre jurisdiction assigned to your GSTIN.
Where will my GST appeal be heard?
The first appeal goes to the Appellate Authority of the department that issued the order. A second appeal goes to the Mumbai state bench of the GST Appellate Tribunal, and further appeals or writs go to the Bombay High Court.