With particular expertise in the constitutional element of tax law and with the issues arising out of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, our lawyers consistently represent clients in tax matters before the High Courts in a variety of issues, including writ petitions challenging provisions or amendments of laws, criminal appeals and quashment petitions moved before the High Courts.
The common examples of tax law practice are as follows:
1. Challenging the Vires of Tax Laws/Amendments
The inter-section of tax laws with the Constitution is one of the major litigation undertaken within the umbrella of tax law. Taxpayers challenge the imposition of new taxes, duties and levies before the High Courts for being in violation of the spirit and letter of the Constitution, or in violation of the judgments of the superior courts, i.e. the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the High Courts. Common issues that crop up in this regard relate to property, income and sales tax law. Professional advice on the vires of tax laws and amendments can be provided on a more detailed assessment.
2. Quashment of FIRs Lodged by Tax Department
FIRs lodged by the Federal Board of Revenue are consistently challenged for quashment before the High Courts on the touchstone of constitutional and technical grounds. Our lawyers are engaged in dozens of cases pertaining to quashment of FIRs and are available for detailed professional advice after an assessment of the facts and circumstances.
Other frequently filed cases include:
1. Criminal Appeal
2. Income Tax References
3. Sales Tax References
For more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of tax law practitioners:
NAMES AND CONTACTS OF OUR TAX LAW TEAM:
- Umer Ijaz Gilani, Advocate Supreme Court, Contact No. 03015011568
- Muhammad Alee, Advocate High Court, Contact No. 03005554341
- Muhammad Osama Yousaf, Advocate, Contact No. 03325106458