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GST DRC-01 show cause notice: what to collect for the reply

A summary of a show cause notice demanding tax, interest and penalty for the period in the notice.

When to reply

Reply in Form DRC-06 by the date in the notice, or pay with DRC-03 if you agree.

If it's missed

The demand is confirmed by an order without your side.

What to collect from the client

  1. 1

    GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B for the period

    For the months in the notice.

  2. 2

    ITC reconciliation

    Purchase register vs GSTR-2B.

  3. 3

    Invoices and e-way bills for the disputed amounts

  4. 4

    Proof of tax paid (DRC-03)

    If anything was already paid.

General guidance, not legal advice. Every notice is different: go by the section, dates and instructions in the notice itself. Check that it also appears on the GST portal, under Services → User Services → View Notices and Orders.

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Track this notice to its reply-by date

Upload the notice and IntegralChase reads the section, PAN or GSTIN, year, DIN and reply-by date, reminds you 7, 3 and 1 day before, and sends the client this list in one click. First month free, no card.