Indirect taxation, spanning customs duty, excise, GST, and other levies, creates significant compliance obligations for businesses operating in India, and disputes in this space can arise quickly when classification, valuation, or procedural requirements are contested. The Customs Act, the Central Excise Act, and the GST legislation each provide for their own adjudication and appellate mechanisms, and navigating these effectively requires both technical knowledge of the tax framework and familiarity with the relevant forums. 

At DNP Advocates and Solicitors, we advise and represent clients on customs, excise, and indirect tax matters.

Our Customs, Excise & Indirect Tax practice covers advisory on indirect tax compliance, representation in departmental adjudication proceedings, and appeals before the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) and the High Court. We assist importers, exporters, manufacturers, and service providers in managing their indirect tax exposure and responding effectively when disputes arise with tax authorities. DNP’s approach is technically grounded and practically oriented, focused on resolving tax disputes efficiently while protecting our clients’ commercial interests.

Our Services Include
Customs classification, valuation, and origin disputes
Representation in departmental show-cause notice proceedings
Appeals before CESTAT and the High Court
GST audit, investigation, and dispute representation
Central excise duty disputes and refund claims
Anti-dumping and countervailing duty matters with a tax dimension
Import and export compliance advisory
Drafting of replies to departmental notices and adjudication orders
Advisory on indirect tax structuring for transactions
Why DNP

Our team assists clients in understanding the technical basis of indirect tax demands and in building well-evidenced responses for adjudication and appellate proceedings. We advise on classification and valuation issues at the import stage, helping clients reduce the risk of disputes arising in the first place, and provide structured representation when matters proceed to formal proceedings.

Our Expertise