Best Advocate SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal – Appeals & Forfeiture Matters
Fight Your Case with India’s Leading SAFEMA Appellate Lawyer – Advocate Ashish Panday
When property is seized or forfeited under economic offence laws, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Appellate Tribunal—earlier known as the Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property (ATFP)—was set up under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 (SAFEMA) to hear appeals against forfeiture orders.
Today, its jurisdiction covers multiple laws:
- SAFEMA – Smugglers & Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976
- NDPS Act – Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
- PMLA – Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- PBPTA – Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988
- FEMA – Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
Since its merger into the Appellate Tribunal under the Department of Revenue, it has become the central forum for appeals involving high-value property attachments, confiscations, and economic offence prosecutions.
Why Choose Advocate Ashish Panday for SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal Cases?
Advocate Ashish Panday is widely regarded as one of the best appellate lawyers in India for SAFEMA and related matters. Known for his in-depth legal analysis, flawless drafting, and persuasive oral arguments, he has successfully represented clients in New Delhi headquarters and camp sittings across India.
Key Strengths:
- Specialist in SAFEMA & Allied Laws – Mastery over all five core Acts under the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.
- Strategic Appeal Planning – Builds airtight appeal strategies to overturn wrongful forfeitures.
- Procedural Precision – Strict compliance with e-filing rules, affidavit formats, and Tribunal timelines.
- Nationwide Representation – Handles cases from Delhi to regional benches and camp sittings.
- Client-Focused Advocacy – Every step tailored to protect property rights and business reputation.
How We Work
- Initial Consultation – Assess the forfeiture order and evidence.
- Legal Research & Grounds of Appeal – Identify strongest statutory and constitutional defences.
- Document Compilation & E-Filing – Ensure every affidavit, annexure, and format is perfect.
- Hearing Advocacy – Present your case with clarity, conviction, and confidence.
- Follow-Up & Compliance – Monitor orders, ensure enforcement, and advise on further remedies.
Why SAFEMA Appeals Require a Specialist
SAFEMA and allied laws involve complex interlinking provisions of criminal law, property law, and economic offences. Missing a procedural deadline or filing an incomplete affidavit can lead to irreversible loss of property. Having an experienced appellate lawyer like Ashish Panday ensures that no procedural or legal safeguard is overlooked.
Contact Advocate Ashish Panday
If your property is under attachment or forfeiture, time is critical. Let us help you protect your assets.
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Our FEMA Legal Services Include:
FEMA Advisory Services
- Legal advisory on FEMA compliance and implications for business transactions
- Assistance with foreign direct investment (FDI), overseas direct investment (ODI), and external commercial borrowings (ECB)
- Structuring of foreign collaboration agreements and joint ventures
- Legal opinion on FEMA issues affecting M&A, real estate, startups, and NBFCs
FEMA Litigation & Representation
- Reply to FEMA Show Cause Notices and Summons issued by Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Representation in Adjudication Proceedings before the Directorate of Enforcement
- Filing and arguing Appeals before the Appellate Authority & Appellate Tribunal under FEMA
- Writ Petitions & Appeals before High Courts under FEMA
Transaction Support & Compliance
- Due diligence and structuring of cross-border transactions
- Regularization of past non-compliant transactions through compounding applications
- Advisory for inbound and outbound investments including investment structuring and regulatory approvals
- Guidance on reporting requirements to RBI and compliance documentation
Advance Ruling Authorities (AAR) and Appellate AAR
- Drafting of AAR applications and Appeals
- Representation during hearings