GST
Show cause notice after an ignored DRC-01A
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Facts
DRC-01A under Rule 142(1A) is an optional pre-notice intimation. Not replying does not bar you from defending the show cause notice in DRC-06. All your defences remain open.
Provisions and law
- Rule 142(1A), CGST Rules 2017Pre-notice intimation in DRC-01A, before a show cause notice
- Rule 142(4), CGST Rules 2017Reply to show cause notice in DRC-06
Analysis
Missing DRC-01A only means you lost a chance to settle before the notice. Respond fully to the SCN now. If you accept part, pay it with interest early to save penalty on that part.
Conclusion
- Read the SCN and compare it with the earlier DRC-01A
- Pay any accepted part with interest
- Reply to the rest in DRC-06
- Request a hearing
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Show cause notice under Sec 73, 74 or 74A and DRC-06 reply
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