"Senior Financial & Tax Consultant 32 Years of Professional Excellence Professional Summary: Chartered Accountant and Legal professional with over three decades of comprehensive experience in financial consulting, tax advisory, and project management. Demonstrated expertise in providing strategic solutions to corporate, non-corporate, and public sector entities. Education & Certifications: • Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) • Master of Commerce (M.Com) • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) • Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA-ICAI) • GST Certification (ICAI) • Alternative Dispute Resolution Certification (ADR-ICAI) Professional Appointments: • Special Invitee - Indirect Tax Committee of GST, ICAI (2023-24) • Special Invitee - Research Committee, ICAI • Tax and Law Practitioner Academic Engagements: • Honorary Visiting Faculty - Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) o Premier research and training organization under Ministry of Personnel, Government of India o Specializing in Public Administration and Governance training • Honorary Visiting Faculty - National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM) o Elite training institution for UPSC-recruited civil service officers o Center of Excellence in Financial Management for Government of India Core Competencies: • Tax Strategy & Compliance: Expert in direct and indirect tax planning, filing, appeals, and audits • GST Advisory: Specialized in registration, returns, appeals, and audit procedures • Audit Leadership: Extensive experience in internal, statutory, and compliance audits • Business Consulting: Strategic planning and implementation for diverse business sectors • Project Management: Track record of successful project delivery and team leadership • Legal Advisory: Proficient in contract management, arbitration, and conciliation Industry Expertise: • Corporate Sector • Non-Corporate Entities • Public Sector Organizations "
The Madras High Court held that notifications under Sections 9 and 11 of the CGST Act cannot go beyond GST Council recommendations. The ruling reinforces constitutional limits on delegated legislation and protects taxpayers from unauthorized executive action.
A practical checklist for e-filing appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). Ensure statutory compliance, correct document preparation, and accurate data entry to avoid appeal rejection.
Learn how GST Section 14 determines the applicable tax rate when rates change. Understand the “two out of three events” rule for supply, invoice, and payment.
Understand Section 75 of CGST Act governing tax determination, including timelines, hearings, reasoned orders, and limitations on demands.
Understand penalties for GST offences under Section 122 of the CGST Act, 2017. Explore key provisions, offences, penalties, and Rule 142 compliance procedures.
Understand GST reconciliation by mapping figures across GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C. Ensure compliance and accuracy in tax filings and audits.
Understand the key details, filing requirements, and deadlines for GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C annual returns under GST.
Learn about GST return scrutiny under Section 61 of the CGST Act, 2017. Understand the process, objectives, and key areas of compliance for registered taxpayers.
Rule 86B of CGST mandates at least 1% of GST liability paid in cash to curb ITC misuse. Learn about its provisions, exceptions, and impact on taxpayers.
Learn about the legal provisions under Section 67 of the GST Act, governing search and seizure operations to ensure tax compliance while safeguarding taxpayer rights.
