Drafted, evidence-backed replies to GST scrutiny notices, show-cause notices, demand orders and appeals before the deadline runs out.
A GST notice is not an accusation, it is a request to explain a number. Most notices arise from a mismatch between returns, an ITC claim or a missed filing, and most can be closed with a well-organised reply. We decode the notice, build the paper trail and file the reply on the portal before the clock runs out.
GST notice reply is the work of reading the notice or order issued on the GST portal, identifying the section and period it relates to, reconciling your data against the allegation, and filing a reasoned response with supporting documents. Depending on the notice this is a reply in FORM GST ASMT-11 to a scrutiny notice, a reply in FORM GST DRC-06 to a show-cause notice, a reply to a registration notice in FORM GST REG-04, or an explanation for a return-default notice.
Where the matter has already become an order, we also prepare the appeal file for the Appellate Authority under section 107 of the CGST Act. Our aim is to settle the issue at the earliest stage with the least tax, interest and penalty, and to keep your registration and refunds undisturbed.
You may need it if any of these describe you.
We note the reply date from the notice itself and work backwards so nothing is filed in the last hour.
Each point is answered with invoices, returns, e-way bills or bank proof instead of general statements.
Voluntary payment through DRC-03 can be used, where genuinely due, to limit interest and penalty.
Uploads, acknowledgements and personal-hearing requests are managed on your behalf with your authorisation.
If the reply is not accepted, the same working papers feed straight into the appeal under section 107.
You get a plain-English note on what the notice means, what it may cost and what happens next.
Issued when the officer finds discrepancies in a filed return. Reply is made in FORM GST ASMT-11.
Proposes a tax demand with interest and penalty under section 73, 74 or 74A. Reply is made in FORM GST DRC-06.
Notice for cancellation or suspension of registration, answered in FORM GST REG-04.
Reminders for non-filing of GSTR-3B or GSTR-1 and related late fee or demand intimation.
Orders passed after hearing; challenged by appeal in FORM GST APL-01 within the statutory period.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. Send scans or photos over WhatsApp - never share passwords or OTPs.
Plain-English notes. Always verify against the official notification.
| Section / rule / form | What it means |
|---|---|
| Section 61 CGST Act / Rule 99 | Scrutiny of returns. The officer issues ASMT-10 and you may explain the discrepancy in ASMT-11, generally within 30 days. |
| Sections 73, 74 and 74A CGST Act | Show-cause notice and demand provisions. Sections 73 and 74 apply to earlier periods; section 74A applies from FY 2024-25 onwards, with a single regime for all cases. |
| Rule 142 CGST Rules | Governs notices, summary of demand in FORM GST DRC-01 and replies in FORM GST DRC-06. |
| Section 107 CGST Act | First appeal before the Appellate Authority, generally within three months from the date of the order, with a pre-deposit of part of the disputed tax. |
| Section 29 and Rule 22 | Show-cause notice for cancellation of registration, replied in FORM GST REG-04. |
Statutory dates can be extended by notification - check the official portal before relying on them.
| Activity | Due date |
|---|---|
| Reply to scrutiny or show-cause notice | As stated in the notice - commonly 30 days from the date of service |
| Appeal against an order | As prescribed under section 107, from the date the order is communicated |
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| Feature | GST Registration | Monthly Returns | Returns + Reconciliation | Annual Return & Notice Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New registration | ||||
| GSTR-1 & 3B filing | ||||
| Invoices covered per month | — | Up to 50 | Up to 200 | — |
| 2B reconciliation | Basic | Monthly | Annual | |
| Annual return (GSTR-9) | ||||
| Notice reply included | 1 notice | |||
| LUT filing |
We never mark up government payments.
From ₹2,499 per notice for a standard scrutiny or registration notice. Complex show-cause notices, multi-year demands and appeals are quoted after reading the notice.
No fee for replying to a notice. Any tax, interest or penalty found payable, and the pre-deposit for an appeal, is paid to the government at actuals.
Personal hearing attendance, third-party certificates or outstation representation, if needed, are charged separately after prior approval.
What you receive from us.
The notice itself states the last date. Many notices allow 30 days, but some give only 7 or 15 days. Please send us the notice the day you see it on the portal.
The officer can pass an order on the basis of available data, raising tax, interest and penalty, and may even proceed to cancel your registration. Orders passed this way can still be appealed, but at greater cost.
Not necessarily. Paying through DRC-03 can stop interest and reduce penalty, and you may still explain your position. We advise on this case by case.
Yes. Mismatch notices are among the most common. We reconcile the gap, separate timing differences from real excess credit and reply with supporting proof.
Notices have statutory time limits that differ by section and by year. We check whether the notice was issued within time before replying on merits.
We prepare the appeal memorandum and annexures and help file it on the portal. Representation before a tribunal or court needs a qualified advocate or authorised representative and is arranged separately.
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