Overview
The GST department actively uses automated data analytics to flag discrepancies between GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2A/2B, and E-Way Bills. Consequently, businesses frequently receive intimidating notices like Scrutiny Notices (ASMT-10), Show Cause Notices for Tax Demand (DRC-01), or notices for Cancellation of Registration (REG-17). Ignoring these notices or filing a weak, generic reply can result in severe consequences, including blocked bank accounts, ex-parte tax demands, 100% penalties, and cancellation of the GSTIN. Our tax litigation experts draft precise, evidence-backed replies invoking correct judicial precedents.
What is Included in Our Package
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required to Start
Upload digital files during onboarding. No physical submissions needed.
The Departmental Notice
- Complete copy of the Notice downloaded from the portal (e.g., ASMT-10, DRC-01)
- Annexures or computation sheets provided by the officer
Supporting Evidence
- Purchase/Sales Invoices relevant to the disputed period
- Bank Statements proving payment to vendors (in case of ITC disputes)
- E-Way bills and lorry receipts (for movement of goods disputes)
Step-by-Step Resolution Timeline
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Notice Analysis
Our tax experts dissect the notice to understand the specific sections invoked and calculate the actual liability vs. the demanded liability.
Step 2: Fact Finding & Reconciliation
We reconcile your books with portal data to find the root cause of the discrepancy (e.g., vendor forgot to file their return).
Step 3: Drafting the Reply
We draft a robust legal reply, attaching relevant High Court / Tribunal case laws to support your defense.
Step 4: Submission & Hearing
The reply is submitted on the portal. If a personal hearing is scheduled, our experts represent you before the Adjudicating Authority to close the matter.
Key Advantages of Professional Notice Management
Handling notices requires legal acumen, not just accounting knowledge.
Prevent Ex-Parte Orders
Timely and structured replies prevent the officer from passing arbitrary, high-value tax demand orders against you.
Protect Working Capital
Prevents the department from initiating coercive recovery actions, such as freezing your corporate bank accounts or attaching property.
Prevent Registration Cancellation
Immediate action on REG-17 notices prevents the suspension of your GSTIN, allowing your business operations and invoicing to continue uninterrupted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
What is an ASMT-10?▼
ASMT-10 is a Scrutiny Notice issued when the automated system finds a mismatch between your returns (e.g., ITC claimed in 3B is higher than what reflects in 2A/2B). It requires a detailed reconciliation reply.
What happens if I don’t reply to a notice within the deadline?▼
If you fail to reply, the officer will assume you accept the discrepancies. They will proceed to issue a Show Cause Notice (DRC-01) and subsequently pass an order demanding tax, interest, and massive penalties.
My vendor didn’t file GST, and I got a notice for ITC mismatch. What should I do?▼
This is a common issue. We will draft a reply invoking Section 16 conditions, providing proof of valid tax invoice and proof of payment to the vendor via bank, shifting the burden back to the defaulting vendor.
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