"A budding professional with a passion for Indirect Taxes (Customs, GST & FTP). A practicing Chartered Accountant (also pursuing LLB) having a post-qualification experience of 8 years + in the field of Indirect Taxes. Have hand on experience in IDT of GCC region. Assisted implementation of VAT to several clients in UAE, and KSA in the field of dairy, hospitality, construction etc. Currently practicing at Ernakulam (Kochi), Kerala serving the clients in the area of Customs, GST and FTP: Litigation support services at various stages - Summons, Pre-SCN, SCN, Appeal to First Appellate Authority, Appeal to Tribunal (Legacy cases), HC & SC through collaboration with Advocates. Consultancy & Advisory - Strategic Consulting and advising clients from varied sectors regarding impact, compliance & planning. Services to avoid future Litigation (Positive Value Addition): GST analytical review with a focus on optimisation of taxes and cost savings. GST compliance support services with a focus on resolving day-to-day issues faced by clients under GST law and procedural aspects/return guidance across sectors. Analysing the applicability of various beneficial schemes under FTP, concessional notifications under customs, in the case of business indulged in Import & Export, and assisting in getting the same. Assist in optimizing operational efficiency, managing risk, monitoring controls, enhancing security and improving corporate governance. Apart from the fieldwork, has been an assistant author to the book "Compendium of Issues and Solutions on GST" published by Bharat Law House Private Limited, written a booklet on "Beneficial Schemes under FTP 2015-20" published by Hiregange Academy, and assisted & contributed to the book “Hand book on GST Audit” published by KSCAA, further contributed to the sectoral book of the firm - "GST on Textile Industries". A regular and active contributor to Newsletters of ICAI branches. A regular speaker in seminars conducted by ICAI, Trade bodies etc. Also an active participant in the online forum Tax Management India."
Effective Sept 22, 2025, GST on hotel rooms Rs.7,500 drops to 5% (without ITC), and beauty services to 5% (without ITC), compelling hotels to adjust pricing and ITC compliance.
Article discusses controversy around arbitrary extensions of limitation periods for SCNs under GST, analyzing legality, fairness, and implications for taxpayers.
