GSTAT Appellate Tribunal Appeal (APL-05) — Expert Second Appeal Filing
The GST Appellate Tribunal is the second tier of appeal under GST law. Our experts prepare your complete APL-05 bundle — Statement of Facts, Grounds of Appeal, and Prayer. Fixed fee: ₹14,999. Statutory pre-deposit is payable by you to the government; it is not part of our fee.
Under Section 112(8) of the CGST Act, you must pre-deposit 20% of the disputed tax amount directly to the GST portal. This is a statutory government payment — not processed through this platform. We provide guidance on the pre-deposit process as part of our service.
What is a GSTAT Appeal?
The GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is the second tier of appeal available under the CGST Act, 2017. An appeal before the Tribunal in FORM GST APL-05 is filed after a first appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals) in APL-01 has been decided against you.
The GSTAT appeal is governed by Section 112 of the CGST Act and must be filed within 3 months of the date of the Appellate Authority's order. As a second-tier legal remedy, it involves a significantly higher level of legal complexity than a first appeal — submissions are examined by a judicial member and a technical member of the Tribunal.
A statutory pre-deposit of 20% of the disputed tax under Section 112(8) is mandatory and must be deposited directly to the GST portal before the appeal is admitted. Our team guides you through this process without collecting or processing government payments.
Your Complete Appeal Bundle
Every deliverable prepared by a CA and Advocate working together — structured for the Tribunal's requirements.
APL-05 Application
The formal appeal application in the prescribed GST Appellate Tribunal format, completed with all required particulars and case history.
Statement of Facts
A precise chronological account of the transaction history and all proceedings — from SCN through OIO and OIA — leading to the Tribunal appeal.
Grounds of Appeal
Legally reasoned grounds citing the CGST Act, CBIC circulars, and binding Tribunal and High Court precedents applicable to your case.
Prayer / Relief Sought
Precisely framed prayer clause — quashing, reduction, or remand — tailored to your legal position and the Tribunal's jurisdiction.
Pre-deposit Process Guidance
Detailed walkthrough of the Section 112(8) pre-deposit calculation and GST portal payment steps. We do not collect or process government payments.
Documents to Upload
Gather all prior orders and replies before booking — this service requires the complete paper trail from the original notice through the first appeal.
- Show Cause Notice (SCN)The original notice that initiated the demand proceedings.
- SCN Reply (as filed)Your response to the SCN filed before the adjudicating authority.
- Demand Order (OIO)The Order-in-Original passed by the adjudicating authority confirming the demand.
- First Appeal (APL-01) and Commissioner's Order (OIA)The APL-01 filed before the Appellate Authority and the Order-in-Appeal (OIA) issued against you — both required to establish GSTAT jurisdiction.
- Other relevant documents / evidenceInvoices, ledgers, returns, correspondence, or any evidence you wish to place before the Tribunal.
Most document-intensive service: This is the highest-complexity filing in our suite. Ensure all prior orders and replies — OIO, APL-01, and OIA — are available before booking. Incomplete records delay preparation.
All uploaded documents are encrypted and never shared with third parties.
Your GSTAT Appeal in 4 Steps
Upload All Orders & Documents
Share the complete record — SCN, SCN reply, OIO, APL-01, and the Commissioner's Order (OIA) — through our encrypted portal. You'll receive a case reference immediately.
APL-05 Bundle Drafted
A CA and Advocate jointly draft the complete APL-05 application, Statement of Facts, Grounds of Appeal, and Prayer — with Tribunal-level case-law research included.
Draft prepared within 72 hours of document receiptYou Review, Pre-deposit & Share Credentials
Confirm the appeal bundle. Make the 20% statutory pre-deposit directly on the GST portal, then share your portal credentials so we can file on your behalf.
We File APL-05 on the Portal
We submit the complete appeal in FORM GST APL-05 on the GST portal and share the filing acknowledgement with you.
Fixed Fee. No Surprises.
Complete APL-05 Tribunal appeal bundle, prepared by a CA and Advocate — professional services only.
- APL-05 preparation
- Statement of Facts
- Grounds of Appeal
- Prayer drafting
- Pre-deposit process guidance
- Portal filing support
20% of disputed tax — payable by you directly to GST portal. Not included in our fee.
Full payment upfront. Non-refundable once draft preparation begins. No EMI.
Around the Tribunal Appeal
A Commissioner Appeal (APL-01) must be decided against you before GSTAT jurisdiction arises. If your appeal needs a personal hearing, we appear on your behalf.