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GST Notice Reply Format – Template Generator
Fill in a few details and get a structured, editable reply to common GST notices — ready to review with your CA and file.
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Recent change: GSTAT appeal deadline extended to 31 July 2026 (30 Jun 2026)
Explain discrepancies pointed out in ASMT-10, point by point.
Free: 3 templates · Basic: 5 · Professional & Business: all 10.
Draft reply
Review every draft with your CA before filing it on the GST portal. Attach supporting documents and keep the acknowledgement.
Reply clocks: DRC-01B/C 7 days · ASMT-11 30 days · REG-18 7 working daysVerify on gst.gov.in →Share on WhatsApp
For estimation only. This calculator applies the rules as we understand them on 29 Sept 2026. It is not legal or tax advice. Verify with the official notification or consult a Chartered Accountant / labour-law professional before filing or changing payroll.
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Check the clock first
Each notice has its own reply deadline, counted from the date on the notice, not the date you saw it on the portal. Missing it can mean an order passed on the officer's figures alone.
| Notice | Reply in | Reply form | What happens if you miss it |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRC-01B (GSTR-1 vs 3B) | 7 days | DRC-01B Part B | Next GSTR-1 stays blocked |
| DRC-01C (excess ITC) | 7 days | DRC-01C Part B | Next GSTR-1 stays blocked |
| REG-17 (cancellation) | 7 working days | REG-18 | Registration can be cancelled |
| GSTR-3A (non-filing) | 15 days | File the return | Best-judgement assessment in ASMT-13 |
| ASMT-10 (scrutiny) | 30 days, or as allowed | ASMT-11 | Audit or a show cause notice |
| DRC-01 (show cause) | 30 days, or as stated | DRC-06 | Demand confirmed with interest and penalty |
The notice types guide covers the others, including DRC-01A, REG-31, ADT-01 and ASMT-14.
What a good reply contains
- Reference. Notice number, date, tax period and the section it was issued under, exactly as printed.
- A point-by-point answer. Take each discrepancy in the order the notice lists it. For each one, give the figure, the reason and the document that proves it.
- Reconciliation. A short table that takes the officer's number to yours: the returns figure, each adjustment with its reason, and the corrected total.
- Payment, where you agree. If part of the demand is right, pay it through DRC-03 with interest and quote the ARN. Paying the agreed part early limits interest and, for a show cause notice, can reduce the penalty.
- A request for a personal hearing. Section 75(4) requires one before any adverse order when you ask for it. Ask in writing.
- Annexures, numbered and referred to in the text: ledgers, invoices, GSTR-2B extracts, bank statements.
Mistakes that get replies rejected
- Answering the notice in general terms instead of the specific amounts and invoices it names.
- Saying “timing difference” without showing which month the tax moved to and proving it was paid there.
- Attaching documents without explaining what each one shows.
- Filing the reply by email or post when the portal requires an online reply against the notice.
When you need more time
Ask for an adjournment before the deadline, giving a reason. Under Section 75(5) a hearing can be adjourned at most three times, so use them carefully. Reply to a notice on the portal under Services, User Services, View Notices and Orders, against the notice itself.
Every notice turns on its facts. Use the draft to get the structure and references right, then review it with your CA before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
Which templates are free?
Replies to ASMT-10, DRC-01B and DRC-01C. Basic adds REG-17 and GSTR-3A; Professional and Business unlock all templates.
Can I file the draft directly?
Review it with your CA first. Every notice turns on its facts; the template gives you the structure and the right legal references.