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Last updated: 2 October 2026
A GST notice needs a timely, well-documented reply. Our team reads the notice, reconciles your records, and prepares a reply that addresses each point — with representation by authorised professionals where a hearing is needed.
Based on the CGST Act, 2017 as amended, including section 74A. Last updated: 27 September 2026.
Scrutiny notice; reply in ASMT-11
Intimation before a show-cause notice
Show-cause notice summary
Demand provision from FY 2024-25
Time limit for notice under section 74A
Non-fraud penalty under section 74A, whichever is higher
Silence or a generic reply usually leads to a demand.
The officer passes an order based on the notice alone.
Reply argues without invoices, ledgers or reconciliations.
Notices issued after the limitation period are not challenged.
Related GST services.
Appeals against orders.
Reconciliation.
Returns.
Rates and ITC questions.
Notice, period and time limits checked.
Records matched with returns.
Points to accept, pay or contest decided.
Written reply with evidence filed.
Representation where a hearing is fixed.
Order reviewed; appeal considered if needed.
The officer either closes the matter or passes an order.
ASMT-12 or dropping of proceedings.
DRC-07 with tax, interest and penalty.
First appeal within three months of the order.
Admitted amounts paid through DRC-03.
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A scrutiny notice under section 61 pointing out discrepancies in returns; the reply is filed in ASMT-11.
DRC-01A is an intimation before a show-cause notice; DRC-01 is the summary of the show-cause notice itself.
Section 74A of the CGST Act.
Under section 74A, penalty in non-fraud cases is waived if tax and interest are paid before the notice.
An appeal can be filed in APL-01 within three months of the order.
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