GST
Not replying to DRC-01A
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Facts
If there is no reply or payment, the officer usually issues a show cause notice under Sec 73, 74 or 74A. You lose the easy chance to settle without a formal case.
Provisions and law
- Rule 142(1A), CGST Rules 2017Before a show cause notice, the officer may communicate tax, interest and penalty ascertained in Part A of DRC-01A
- Sec 73, CGST Act 2017Show cause notice for tax not paid or short paid
Analysis
The notice will add interest and propose penalty. You can still reply to the notice and pay within the window after it, but more time and cost is involved. Replying to DRC-01A is almost always worth it.
Conclusion
- Reply or pay before the date.
- If you missed it, prepare for a notice.
- Reply to the notice in DRC-06 on time.
- Keep all papers together.
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