In 2013 we sold an ancestral property and wanted to file tax returns. In this process we approached a CA and asked to calculate and process our tax returns. The charges which he quoted was about 18k just for indexation and said he has to get a certificate from a competative firm for the same to proceed further. On insistance from the CA we payed the full amount as he told he has to get this certificate without which he can't proceed. We promptly followed up with him for the certificate which was a lie as another CA told you don't have to pay that much for indexation, it is just mere a calculations.
Since we felt cheated we asked the CA to return our file and the money. For which he is eluding and not picking up calls or meeting us in person.
Is there any way in law as to how we can recover the money and take action against the CA legally.
Note: The amount paid was by cash for which we did not ask for a receipt or an acknowledgement as he was refered by one of our friend.
Thanks,
Shekar
