SHRITIKA SURESH

- Working exclusively in Indirect Taxation Law with a special focus on Customs Act, 1962, Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Customs Valuation Rules, 2007, Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017, Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, Special Economic Zones Rules, 2005, Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.

- Assisted Seniors with litigation pertaining to valuation and classification in the High Court of Madras and the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) and client consultations with respect to compliance and customs clearance.

- Experienced in drafting of replies to Show Cause Notices, Appeals and Representations with respect to Customs Law.

- Worked with the Indirect Tax (Customs Advisory) Team during the internship period.
- Research during the internship period pertained to the Customs Act, 1962, Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Customs Valuation Rules, 2007, Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017, Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, Special Economic Zones Rules, 2005, Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, Customs Warehousing, Free Trade Agreements and SCOMET.

- Drafted Legal Opinions, Query replies and Representations pertaining to various issues relating to Customs and Trade.

- Participated in client consultations, provided valuable input based on research findings.

- Research during the internship mainly pertained to the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Factories Act, 1948, Employees Compensation Act, 1923, Payment of Wages Act, 1923, MRTU and PULP Act, 1971, and Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

- Drafted various applications and replies to complaints and documents submitted to the High Court of Bombay at Nagpur, the District Court, the Labour Court and the State and District Consumer Forums.
- Analyzed facts and case laws to determine possible defences for clients.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.

- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries for cases.