Brief to counsel for an appeal under section 117, instructions, synopsis, list of dates and compilation index

On the letterhead of the firm — the first document in the brief, before the compilation

To
[Counsel's name], [Senior Advocate / Advocate]
[Chambers address]

Re: M/s [Client's name], GSTIN [Client's GSTIN] — proposed appeal under section 117 of the CGST Act 2017 against the order dated [Date of the Tribunal's order] of the GST Appellate Tribunal, [Tribunal bench that passed the order] Bench, in Appeal No. [Tribunal appeal number] of [Tribunal appeal year]

1. WHAT COUNSEL IS ASKED TO DO

• Advise whether a substantial question of law arises from the impugned order, and if so, to settle the questions;

• settle the memorandum of appeal and the application for interim relief;

• appear on admission and thereafter; and

• advise on the prospects and on the likely conditions for a stay.