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★ Patna High Court Advocate · 16+ Years

Advocate Md Manzar Alam
GST Tribunal Lawyer Patna · NCLT Lawyer Patna · RERA Lawyer Bihar · DRT & SARFAESI Advocate

MBA + LL.B. dual-qualified advocate practising at Patna High Court, DRT Patna and all 38 district courts of Bihar. Founder-Director of Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP — your trusted partner for GST tribunal litigation, NCLT corporate disputes, RERA complaints, banking recovery and property verification.

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38
Districts Served
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Practice Areas
MBA
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Advocate Md Manzar Alam, GST tribunal lawyer and NCLT advocate practising at Patna High Court

Advocate Md Manzar Alam

Patna High Court · DRT Patna ·

Bihar State Bar Council
Enrolment No. 3309/2010
DBA Patna Member No. 8648
MBA + LL.B.
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Full Name
Advocate Md Manzar Alam
Profession
Advocate & Legal Consultant
Designation
Founder-Director, Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP
Primary Courts
Patna High Court, DRT Patna
Location
Patna, Bihar, India
Bar Enrollment
Bihar State Bar Council – 3309/2010
Bar Association
District Bar Association, Patna – 8648
Education
MBA + LL.B.
Firm
Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP (LLPIN: ACS-6954)
Personal Website
advocatemanzar.com

About Advocate Md Manzar Alam

Advocate Md Manzar Alam is a practising advocate at the Patna High Court and an enrolled member of the Bihar State Bar Council, bringing more than 16 years of extensive experience in High Court, DRT and banking litigation practice across all 38 districts of Bihar.

Holding the rare dual academic qualification of MBA + LL.B., Advocate Alam combines business and financial management expertise with rigorous legal training. This distinctive background provides a strategic edge in banking litigation, SARFAESI proceedings, corporate disputes, GST tribunal matters and complex commercial negotiations where understanding balance sheets and financial restructuring is as critical as knowing the law.

As the Founder-Director of Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP (LLPIN: ACS-6954), he has built a full-service legal and advisory firm that serves individuals, startups, banks, NBFCs and financial institutions across Bihar. The firm operates under a digital-first model, offering phone, video and WhatsApp consultations alongside physical court representation.

Advocate Alam is widely recognised for meticulous preparation, strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to client success. He regularly represents clients before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) Patna, Patna High Court and all district courts of Bihar. His practice spans GST tribunal litigation, NCLT corporate disputes, RERA complaints, property verification, cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the NI Act, trademark registration and startup legal consultancy.

🎓 MBA + LL.B. Dual Advantage

Rare combination of business finance and legal expertise for strategic litigation and advisory.

⚖️ 16+ Years at the Bar

Active litigation experience at Patna High Court, DRT and all Bihar district courts.

🏛️ Multi-Forum Practice

Regular appearances before DRT Patna, NCLT, GST authorities and RERA Bihar.

🏦 Bank-Accepted TSR

Title Search Reports accepted by SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI and other leading banks across Bihar.

📋 Professional Snapshot

Name
Advocate Md Manzar Alam
Enrollment
Bihar State Bar Council – 3309/2010
DBA Membership
District Bar Association, Patna – 8648
Education
MBA + LL.B.
Courts
Patna HC, DRT Patna, All 38 District Courts
Firm
Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP
Languages
English, Hindi
Geographic Reach
All 38 Districts of Bihar
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Practice Areas & Legal Services

Comprehensive legal representation and advisory across GST tribunal litigation, NCLT corporate disputes, RERA matters, DRT & SARFAESI proceedings, property law and commercial arbitration — all 38 districts of Bihar.

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GST Tribunal Litigation & Tax Advisory

Expert GST tribunal lawyer in Patna handling complex GST disputes, appeals and compliance matters before appellate authorities and tribunals across Bihar.

  • GST first appeal lawyer Patna – Filing and arguing first appeals before the GST Appellate Authority against adverse assessment orders.
  • GST show cause notice reply lawyer – Drafting comprehensive replies to SCNs, representing clients during personal hearings and negotiating settlements.
  • GST demand order appeal lawyer – Challenging tax demand orders, penalty orders and recovery proceedings through appellate remedies.
  • GST registration cancellation lawyer Patna – Restoration of cancelled GST registrations, revocation applications and compliance rectification.
  • GST ITC dispute lawyer Patna – Input Tax Credit mismatch resolution, denial appeals and reconciliation support for businesses.
  • GST audit lawyer Patna – Representation during GST departmental audits, assessment proceedings and post-audit litigation.
  • GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 return filing and reconciliation.
  • Income Tax Return filing and notices u/s 143(2), 148 responses.
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NCLT, IBC & Corporate Litigation

Experienced NCLT lawyer in Patna representing companies, LLPs, directors and shareholders in corporate disputes, insolvency proceedings and commercial conflicts.

  • NCLT lawyer Patna – Filing and defending petitions before the National Company Law Tribunal for oppression, mismanagement and winding-up.
  • IBC lawyer Patna – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code proceedings, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) and liquidation matters.
  • Shareholder dispute lawyer Patna – Resolution of shareholder conflicts, minority shareholder protection and derivative actions.
  • Commercial arbitration lawyer Patna – Domestic arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including appointment of arbitrators and enforcement of awards.
  • Breach of contract, specific performance and business dues recovery.
  • Partnership and LLP dispute resolution.
  • Business fraud, forgery and white-collar crime defence.
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RERA, Property & Real Estate Law

Dedicated RERA lawyer in Bihar assisting homebuyers, developers and investors with RERA compliance, complaints and real estate disputes across all Bihar districts.

  • RERA lawyer Patna – Representation before the Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority for project registration, compliance and dispute resolution.
  • File RERA complaint Patna – Drafting and filing RERA complaints for delayed possession, defective construction and unfair agreement terms.
  • Builder buyer dispute lawyer Patna – Negotiation and litigation for refund claims, compensation and specific performance against developers.
  • RERA registration lawyer Bihar – Assistance with project registration, agent registration and ongoing RERA compliance for developers.
  • Property verification & Title Search Reports (TSR) – 30+ year title chain tracing, encumbrance checks and bank-accepted due diligence reports.
  • Property dispute resolution, boundary disputes and eviction proceedings.
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Municipal, Building & Local Authority Law

Specialised representation in matters involving Patna Nagar Nigam, building regulations, municipal taxes and local authority disputes across urban Bihar.

  • Patna Nagar Nigam lawyer – Representation in municipal corporation matters, licensing disputes and administrative appeals.
  • Property tax dispute lawyer Patna – Challenging arbitrary tax assessments, demand notices and recovery proceedings before municipal authorities and appellate forums.
  • Trade license lawyer Patna – Obtaining, renewing and defending trade licenses; challenging cancellation or refusal by municipal authorities.
  • Illegal construction notice lawyer Patna – Defending show cause notices and demolition proceedings; filing regularisation applications and compounding petitions.
  • Building tribunal lawyer Patna – Appeals and representations before building tribunals and appellate authorities for plan approvals and occupancy certificates.
  • Demolition notice lawyer Patna – Emergency stay applications, writ petitions and negotiated resolutions to prevent unlawful demolition.
  • Building bye-law violation lawyer – Technical defence against bye-law violation notices, setback disputes and FSI violations.
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DRT, SARFAESI & Banking Litigation

Bihar's trusted DRT advocate in Patna representing banks, NBFCs, borrowers and guarantors in debt recovery, SARFAESI proceedings and NPA settlements.

  • DRT Advocate Patna – Original Applications, counter-claims and execution proceedings before Debt Recovery Tribunal, Patna.
  • SARFAESI Act lawyer – Securitisation Applications (SA) challenging Section 13(2) and 13(4) notices, possession actions and auction challenges.
  • NPA lawyer Bihar – Borrower defence against wrongful NPA tagging, One-Time Settlement (OTS) negotiation and restructuring advisory.
  • Recovery Certificate execution and appeals.
  • Bank loan recovery disputes and corporate loan defence.
  • Cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the NI Act.
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Cyber Crime, Trademark & Startup Law

Comprehensive legal support for digital offences, intellectual property protection and startup compliance across Bihar.

  • Cyber crime lawyer Patna – UPI fraud, phishing, identity theft, social media crimes and online defamation under the IT Act, 2000.
  • Trademark registration lawyer – Availability searches, filing, prosecution, opposition and infringement suits.
  • Startup legal consultancy – LLP/Pvt. Ltd. incorporation, founder agreements, ESOPs, fundraising advisory and FEMA compliance.
  • Commercial contracts, NDAs, terms of use and privacy policies.
  • MSME, GST, Shop & Establishment and labour compliance.

Courts & Jurisdictions

Advocate Md Manzar Alam is authorised to practise and regularly appears before the following courts, tribunals and regulatory forums across Bihar and beyond.

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Patna High Court

Regular practice in civil, criminal, writ and appellate matters. Principal seat at Patna with jurisdiction over entire Bihar.

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DRT Patna

Debt Recovery Tribunal Patna handles bank recovery cases above ₹20 lakh. Regular appearances for Original Applications and SARFAESI matters.

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– appellate jurisdiction over DRT Patna orders. Appeals and stay petitions.

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NCLT

National Company Law Tribunal matters including oppression, mismanagement, insolvency and winding-up petitions.

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GST Appellate Authority

First appeals, revision applications and tribunal representation for GST disputes across Bihar.

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RERA Bihar

Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority for project registration, homebuyer complaints and developer compliance.

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All 38 District Courts

Civil, criminal and revenue courts across every district of Bihar from Patna to West Champaran.

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Municipal & Building Tribunals

Patna Nagar Nigam, urban development authorities and building appellate forums for local authority disputes.

Legal Expertise & Semantic Practice Clusters

Advocate Md Manzar Alam's practice is structured around primary legal topics, related sub-topics, relevant legal frameworks and appropriate forums.

GST Tribunal First Appeal Show Cause Notice Demand Order ITC Dispute Registration Cancellation GST Audit NCLT IBC / CIRP Shareholder Dispute Commercial Arbitration RERA Builder Buyer Dispute RERA Registration RERA Complaint DRT / SARFAESI NPA Settlement Bank Recovery Municipal Law Property Tax Trade License Building Bye-law Demolition Notice

📊 GST Litigation → Appellate Authority → Tribunal

GST Show Cause Notice → Reply → Adjudication → Demand Order → GST First Appeal → Appellate Authority → ITAT / High Court. Advocate Md Manzar Alam handles every stage from notice reply to final appeal as a dedicated GST tribunal lawyer Patna.

🏢 Corporate Dispute → NCLT → NCLAT → Supreme Court

Shareholder Dispute → Oppression Petition → NCLT → NCLAT Appeal. IBC Default → CIRP → Resolution Plan → Liquidation. Advocate Alam acts as NCLT lawyer Patna and IBC lawyer Patna for companies and creditors.

🏗️ RERA → Bihar RERA → Appellate Tribunal → High Court

Delayed Possession → File RERA Complaint Patna → Bihar RERA Adjudication → Compensation Order → Appeal. Advocate Alam assists homebuyers and developers as a RERA lawyer Bihar.

🏛️ Municipal Notice → Reply → Appeal → Writ → High Court

Illegal Construction Notice → Show Cause Reply → Building Tribunal → Writ Petition. Demolition notice lawyer Patna services include emergency stays and negotiated regularisation.

🏦 NPA → SARFAESI Notice → DRT → High Court

Loan Default → Section 13(2) Notice → SARFAESI Possession → Securitisation Application → DRT Patna → → Patna High Court. Complete banking litigation representation.

⚖️ NI Act → Demand Notice → Magistrate Court → Appeal

Cheque Bounce → Section 138 Notice → Criminal Complaint → Trial → Conviction / Compounding → Appeal. Parallel civil recovery under Order 37 CPC for maximum recovery.

Professional Experience & Career Timeline

Chronological overview of Advocate Md Manzar Alam's legal career, bar enrollment and professional milestones.

2010
Enrolled with Bihar State Bar Council
Enrolled as an advocate with the Bihar State Bar Council under Enrollment No. 3309/2010. Became active member of the District Bar Association, Patna (Member No. 8648).
2010 – 2015
Foundation Years – Civil & Banking Litigation
Established independent practice at Patna High Court and district courts. Built expertise in civil litigation, property disputes and preliminary banking matters. Developed relationships with court staff and learned procedural intricacies across Bihar's judicial system.
2015 – 2020
DRT & SARFAESI Specialisation
Expanded practice to Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) Patna and. Developed deep expertise in SARFAESI Act proceedings, NPA settlements and bank recovery disputes. The MBA background proved instrumental in understanding financial statements and NPA classifications.
2020 – Present
Founder-Director – Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP
Founded Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP (LLPIN: ACS-6954), a full-service law firm and advisory. Expanded practice areas to include GST tribunal litigation, NCLT corporate disputes, RERA matters, trademark registration and startup legal consultancy. Built a digital-first practice serving all 38 districts of Bihar.
2022 – Present
GST Tribunal & Corporate Litigation Focus
Intensified focus on GST appellate authority matters, NCLT petitions, IBC proceedings and commercial arbitration. Established reputation as a go-to GST tribunal lawyer Patna and NCLT lawyer Patna for businesses and corporates across Bihar.
2024 – Present
RERA & Municipal Law Expansion
Extended services to RERA Bihar complaints, builder-buyer disputes and municipal law matters including Patna Nagar Nigam disputes, property tax challenges, trade license issues and building bye-law violations. Serving as RERA lawyer Bihar and Patna Nagar Nigam lawyer.

Educational Qualifications

Academic credentials that combine business management acumen with legal expertise.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Dual academic qualification combining business and financial management training. Provides strategic understanding of balance sheets, corporate finance and business operations — a rare advantage in banking and corporate litigation.

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Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Professional law degree providing comprehensive training in Indian legal system, constitutional law, civil and criminal procedure, evidence and substantive laws. Foundation for practice across all courts and tribunals in India.

The MBA + LL.B. dual qualification is exceptionally rare among advocates in Bihar. This combination enables Advocate Md Manzar Alam to understand not just the legal provisions but also the commercial and financial implications of every case — whether it is a complex NPA settlement, a shareholder valuation dispute, or a GST demand involving intricate supply chain analysis.

Why People Search for Advocate Md Manzar Alam

Direct answers to common discovery questions — optimised for featured snippets, AI Overviews and voice search.

Q Who is Advocate Md Manzar Alam?

Advocate Md Manzar Alam is a practising advocate at Patna High Court, enrolled with the Bihar State Bar Council (No. 3309/2010). He holds an MBA + LL.B. dual qualification, has 16+ years of experience and is the Founder-Director of Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP. He is recognised as a leading GST tribunal lawyer Patna, NCLT lawyer Patna and RERA lawyer Bihar.

Q Where does he practice?

He practices primarily at Patna High Court, DRT Patna and all 38 district courts of Bihar. His chamber is at New DBA Building, Patna Sadar, Patna – 800004. He also appears before NCLT, GST Appellate Authorities, RERA Bihar and municipal tribunals.

Q What are his practice areas?

His primary practice areas include: (1) GST tribunal litigation and tax advisory; (2) NCLT corporate disputes and IBC matters; (3) RERA complaints and builder-buyer disputes; (4) DRT & SARFAESI banking litigation; (5) Municipal and building law; (6) Property verification and TSR; (7) Cheque bounce cases; (8) Cyber crime and trademark law.

Q Is he a GST advocate at Patna High Court?

Yes. As a GST advocate Patna High Court, he handles GST appeals, writ petitions against GST authorities and represents clients in tax matters before the High Court. He also practices before the GST Appellate Authority as a GST tribunal lawyer Patna.

Q What is his official website?

The official personal website is advocatemanzar.com. His firm Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP operates at sugamlegal.in.

Q What legal services does he provide?

He provides comprehensive legal services including GST first appeals, show cause notice replies, demand order challenges, NCLT petitions, IBC proceedings, RERA complaint filing, builder-buyer dispute resolution, DRT & SARFAESI representation, property tax disputes, trade license matters, illegal construction defence and commercial arbitration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed answers about Advocate Md Manzar Alam's credentials, practice areas, process and fees.

Who is Advocate Md Manzar Alam and what is his professional background?
Advocate Md Manzar Alam is a practising advocate enrolled with the Bihar State Bar Council (Enrollment No. 3309/2010) and an active member of the District Bar Association, Patna (Member No. 8648). He holds an MBA + LL.B. dual qualification and has 16+ years of active litigation experience at Patna High Court, DRT Patna and all district courts across Bihar. He is the Founder-Director of Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP.
Is Advocate Md Manzar Alam a GST tribunal lawyer in Patna?
Yes, Advocate Md Manzar Alam is an experienced GST tribunal lawyer in Patna. He handles GST first appeals before the Appellate Authority, replies to show cause notices, demand order appeals, GST registration cancellation restoration, ITC disputes and GST audit representation. His MBA background provides unique insight into business taxation and supply chain analysis.
Does he handle GST first appeal matters in Patna?
Yes, as a GST first appeal lawyer Patna, he files and argues first appeals before the GST Appellate Authority against adverse assessment orders, demand orders and penalty orders. He prepares comprehensive appeal memoranda, compiles evidentiary records and represents clients during appellate hearings.
Can he help with GST show cause notice replies?
Absolutely. As a GST show cause notice reply lawyer, he drafts detailed legal-cum-factual replies to SCNs, identifies technical defects in the notice, represents clients during personal hearings and negotiates settlements where appropriate. Timely reply to a show cause notice is critical to prevent adverse adjudication.
Does he handle GST demand order appeals and registration cancellations?
Yes. He acts as a GST demand order appeal lawyer challenging confirmed demand and penalty orders. He also handles GST registration cancellation lawyer Patna services including filing revocation applications, rectifying compliance gaps and restoring cancelled registrations to prevent business disruption.
What about GST ITC disputes and GST audits?
Advocate Alam handles GST ITC dispute lawyer Patna matters including Input Tax Credit mismatch resolution, denial appeals, GSTR-2A/2B reconciliation and representation during departmental audits. As a GST audit lawyer Patna, he guides clients through audit proceedings, prepares responses to audit objections and handles post-audit litigation.
Is Advocate Md Manzar Alam an NCLT lawyer in Patna?
Yes, he is an experienced NCLT lawyer Patna representing companies, LLPs, directors and shareholders in oppression and mismanagement petitions, winding-up proceedings and other corporate matters before the National Company Law Tribunal. He also handles IBC-related matters including CIRP and liquidation.
Does he handle IBC and insolvency matters?
Yes, as an IBC lawyer Patna, he advises and litigates under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. This includes filing insolvency petitions, representing creditors in CIRP, defending corporate debtors and advising on resolution plans and liquidation proceedings.
Can he help with shareholder disputes and commercial arbitration?
Yes. He acts as a shareholder dispute lawyer Patna for minority shareholder protection, oppression remedies and derivative actions. As a commercial arbitration lawyer Patna, he handles domestic arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including arbitrator appointments, proceedings and award enforcement.
Is Advocate Md Manzar Alam a RERA lawyer in Bihar?
Yes, he is a dedicated RERA lawyer Patna and RERA lawyer Bihar assisting homebuyers with delayed possession claims, defective construction complaints and refund disputes. He also helps developers with RERA registration lawyer Bihar services including project registration, agent registration and ongoing compliance.
How do I file a RERA complaint in Patna?
To file RERA complaint Patna, you need to prepare a detailed complaint with project details, agreement copies, payment records and correspondence with the builder. Advocate Md Manzar Alam drafts and files RERA complaints before the Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority, represents you during hearings and enforces compensation orders.
Does he handle builder-buyer disputes in Patna?
Yes, as a builder buyer dispute lawyer Patna, he negotiates with developers for refunds, compensation and specific performance. If negotiation fails, he litigates before RERA Bihar, consumer forums and civil courts to protect homebuyer rights.
Does he handle Patna Nagar Nigam matters?
Yes, as a Patna Nagar Nigam lawyer, he represents clients in municipal corporation disputes including property tax challenges, trade license issues, building plan approvals and administrative appeals. He appears before municipal authorities and appellate forums on behalf of individuals and businesses.
Can he help with property tax disputes and trade license issues?
Yes. As a property tax dispute lawyer Patna, he challenges arbitrary assessments, excessive demands and wrongful recovery proceedings. As a trade license lawyer Patna, he handles new license applications, renewals, transfers and defends against cancellation or refusal by municipal authorities.
What about illegal construction notices and demolition proceedings?
He provides comprehensive defence as an illegal construction notice lawyer Patna, drafting show cause replies, filing regularisation applications and obtaining stays against demolition. As a demolition notice lawyer Patna, he files emergency writ petitions and negotiates compounding to protect your property. He also handles building tribunal lawyer Patna appeals and building bye-law violation lawyer matters.
What is Advocate Md Manzar Alam's chamber address?
His individual practice chamber is at: C/O Advocate Md Manzar Alam, Member No. 8648, New DBA Building, Patna Sadar, Patna – 800004, Bihar. The firm office of Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP is at: Chhoti Bazar, Mogalpura, Patna City – 800008, Bihar.
How can I contact Advocate Md Manzar Alam?
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 82529 08693
Email: advocatemdmanzaralam@gmail.com
Personal Website: advocatemanzar.com
Firm: sugamlegal.in
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adv-md-manzar-alam-735623172
Does he offer online consultations for clients outside Patna?
Yes. Phone and video consultations are available for clients across all 38 districts of Bihar. Many services — legal notices, TSR, tax filings, trademark applications, startup documents — can be initiated and completed remotely. Physical court appearances in district courts are arranged when necessary.

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Chamber Address

C/O Advocate Md Manzar Alam
Member No. 8648, New DBA Building
Patna Sadar, Patna – 800004
Bihar, India

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Personal Website

advocatemanzar.com

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Firm Office

Sugam Tax & Legal Multiservices LLP
Chhoti Bazar, Mogalpura
Patna City – 800008
Bihar, India

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Email: care@sugamlegal.in

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