Services for clients across India. Applicable state, sector and professional requirements are assessed before an engagement.
A GST notice runs on a statutory clock — reply on the right form, in time
ASMT-10 scrutiny, DRC-01A intimations, DRC-01 show-cause, ITC mismatch letters, registration SCNs — each has a prescribed reply route and a short window, often 15 to 30 days. We decode the notice, reconcile the data behind it and file a reasoned reply on the portal.
Send us your GST notice on WhatsAppor call +91 89468 83420Who this is for
- Taxpayers served ASMT-10, DRC-01A or DRC-01 for tax or ITC differences
- Businesses with GSTR-1 vs 3B or 2B vs 3B mismatch letters
- Registrations under suspension or show-cause for cancellation
- Anyone whose reply window is already running
What you get
- Notice decoded — section, period and exposure quantified first
- Reconciliation of GSTR-1, 3B, 2B and books behind every figure
- Reply drafted and filed — ASMT-11, DRC-06 or REG-18 as applicable
- DRC-03 workings where part-payment is the sensible course
- Representation support where a hearing is fixed
What we need from you
- Notice copy and GST portal access
- Sales and purchase registers for the periods covered
- GSTR-1, 3B and 2B data
- Any earlier replies or correspondence
A GST notice has a clock on it, a specific legal basis behind it, and a department that has already seen your data. The reply that works is the one that answers the exact discrepancy with reconciliations and law — filed inside the deadline, in the prescribed form, with every annexure it will be judged on.
When this service is typically required
- An ASMT-10 scrutiny notice lists discrepancies between returns and portal data — how ASMT-10 works
- DRC-01/01A intimations propose tax, interest or penalty
- ITC has been questioned for vendor non-filing or GSTR-2A/2B gaps
- Registration is threatened with suspension or cancellation (REG-17/SCN)
- Refund applications have drawn deficiency memos or rejections
- An audit under Section 65 or an inspection has produced observations
Indicative scope
- Notice decode: provision invoked, period covered, exact discrepancies, reply deadline
- Data assembly: returns, GSTR-2A/2B, e-way bill and books reconciliations for the noticed period
- Draft reply with legal grounds (sections, rules, circulars, applicable case law) and annexures
- Portal filing in the prescribed form and follow-through on further communications
- Where the matter escalates: adjudication replies and first-appeal support
Key points at a glance
| Item | Position |
|---|---|
| ASMT-10 reply | ASMT-11 within 30 days (or the period the notice states) |
| DRC-01A | Opportunity to pay/contest before the formal SCN — often the least costly exit |
| Personal hearing | A right worth exercising — attendance and submissions are part of scope |
| Missed deadlines | Convert explainable mismatches into best-judgment demands |
Deliverables
The filed reply with annexures, the reconciliation working papers behind every number in it, a position note recording the legal grounds argued, and a closure/next-steps memo after the officer's response.
Information and documents generally required
The notice and portal correspondence, returns and books for the noticed period, purchase/sales registers, vendor communications where ITC is questioned, and prior replies if any round has already happened.
Engagement process
Client responsibilities, assumptions and reliance
The client provides complete, truthful records for the period and timely instructions on the draft. Replies rely on the information provided; concealment discovered later changes both the position and the engagement.
Scope exclusions
Tribunal (GSTAT) and court proceedings, and periods or notices not listed in the engagement letter. Each subsequent round is scoped afresh — a reply engagement is not an open-ended retainer.
Frequently asked questions
The deadline is three days away. Can anything be done?
Usually yes — an adjournment request with reasons, or a holding reply preserving rights, buys the time a proper reconciliation needs. Send the notice immediately rather than on the last day.
Should we just pay and close it?
Sometimes — where the discrepancy is real and small, DRC-03 payment can be the economic answer. The decode step quantifies exposure with interest and penalty first, so paying versus contesting is a calculation, not a guess.
Will the reply definitely close the notice?
No one can assure a departmental outcome. A reconciled, law-backed, in-time reply gives the officer a documented basis to drop or narrow the demand — and preserves every ground if the matter travels up.
Can you handle only the drafting while our accountant files?
Yes — drafting-plus-review with filing done in-house is a common split; the engagement letter records who does what.
Do you appear before the officer?
Personal hearings and submissions before GST authorities are within scope where engaged. Representation before appellate forums is scoped separately.
What does a GST notice reply cost?
It depends on the notice type, the periods covered and the reconciliation volume behind it — a single-point ASMT-10 and a multi-year DRC-01 are very different projects. We read the notice first and quote a fixed fee in writing before any work begins. Fees are never linked to the outcome — chartered accountants are not permitted to charge success-based fees for this work. Tax, interest or penalty payable is always separate.
The applicable scope, documentation, professional responsibilities and timelines are agreed in an engagement letter before commencement.
ASMT-10 Scrutiny ReplyGST ComplianceRegistration RevocationRequest a Scope DiscussionThis page describes the service in general terms as on 6 August 2026 and is not professional advice or an assurance of any outcome. Registrations, filings, refunds and departmental outcomes depend on facts and the concerned authority. Figures and due dates change; verify current positions before acting.
Who this service is for
Which GST notice did you receive?
Windows as per CGST rules; your notice’s own date always governs. Deep dive: the ASMT-10 reply playbook.
Fees — what a notice reply actually costs
Is there a government fee to reply?
No — replying costs nothing on the portal. The real money is in the notice itself: tax, interest at 18%, and penalty that a weak or late reply converts from proposed to confirmed.
What shapes the professional fee?
The notice type and stakes (a REG-03 clarification and a Section 74 show cause are different worlds), the number of tax periods involved, and the state of your reconciliations — clean workings shrink both the risk and the fee.
How do we quote?
A fixed written quote per notice after reading it — drafting, portal filing and officer follow-up included; appeals, if ever needed, scoped separately. Send the notice for a quote.
| Compliance | Due | Note |
|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 / IFF | 11th of next month | Suppliers must file on time for your buyers’ credit |
| IMS actions (accept/reject/pending) | By the 13th | Decides what enters your GSTR-2B |
| GSTR-3B + tax payment | 20th of next month | ITC auto-locked to 2B from Jul 2026 period |
| GSTR-9 / 9C (FY 2025-26) | 31 December 2026 | 9C if turnover above Rs 5 crore |
| Amnesty / notices | Case-specific | Reply windows are short — usually 15-30 days |
Dates as generally applicable on 15 July 2026; extensions/notifications can change them — confirm current dates before relying.
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