Answer

1. F

   Facts

   If the returns and payments were correct and only the books had a clerical error, explain it with a month-wise reconciliation of books, GSTR-3B and payments. Sec 160 also says proceedings are not invalid for mere mistakes, and real liability is what matters.

2. P

   Provisions and law

   • Rule 142(1A), CGST Rules 2017Before a show cause notice, the officer may communicate the tax, interest and penalty ascertained in Part A of DRC-01A; the person may pay or give submissions in Part B.
   • Sec 160, CGST Act 2017Proceedings are not invalid merely because of a mistake, defect or omission if they conform to the purpose of the Act.
3. A

   Analysis

   Show the entry in the books, the correct tax as per the invoice, and the return figure. Attach sample invoices and a corrected ledger. Ask the officer to drop the proposal since no tax was short paid. A clear explanation at this stage usually avoids a notice.

4. C

   Conclusion

   1. 1Identify the wrong entry and the period.
   2. 2Prepare corrected ledgers and sample invoices.
   3. 3Show month-wise that returns and payments were right.
   4. 4File Part B asking for the proposal to be dropped.

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