GST Notices & Litigation Support

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What is GST Notice Handling?

The GST department issues various types of notices — ASMT-10 (discrepancy notice after return scrutiny), DRC-01 (show cause notice for demand), GSTR-3A (non-filing notice), REG-17 (cancellation notice), and others. Each notice has a specific response deadline — typically 15 to 30 days — and non-response or inadequate response results in ex-parte orders, confirmed demands, and recovery proceedings against your business.

GST litigation covers the entire legal and administrative journey — from responding to the initial notice, appearing before the Adjudicating Authority, filing an appeal before the GST Appellate Authority (First Appeal), and further appealing to the Appellate Tribunal (GST-AT) or High Court if necessary. Each stage has strict timelines and procedural requirements that require expert legal and tax knowledge.

VITTAX provides expert GST notice response and litigation support — our team reviews your notice, prepares a fact-based written response with supporting documents and legal citations, appears before GST officers on your behalf, and represents you at every level of the appellate hierarchy if needed.

⚠️ Non-response or inadequate response results in ex-parte orders, confirmed demands, and recovery proceedings against your business.

Types of Notices and Their Complications — We Handle All Notices

Type Purpose Action Required Time Limit If Ignored
GSTR-3A Return not filed File Pending return 15 days Best-Judgement assessment
ASMT-10 Return mismatch Explain / Pay differential 30 days Demand order issued
ASMT-14 Special audit Cooperate with audit As notified Penalty & Demand
REG-03 Registration clarification Submit explanation 7 days Application rejected
REG-17 Cancel GST Justify registration 7 days GST cancelled
REG-23 Revoke cancellation Apply for revocation 30 days Registration lost
CMP-05 Composition scheme violation Reply / exit scheme 15 days Scheme withdrawn
CMP-07 Wrong Composition tax Pay differential tax As specified Tax Demand
RFD-08 Refund issue Clarify refund claim 15 days Refund rejected
RFD-09 Refund rejection Respond with details 15 days Refund denied
DRC-01A Pre-SCN intimation for voluntary tax payment Pay tax As specified Demand order issued
DRC-01 Tax Demand Pay / file reply As specified Recovery starts
EWB-03 E-way bill mismatch Explain movement As specified Penalty / Seizure

Pricing

Notice Response

From ₹2,999 (based on complexity)

Single notice — written reply + filing

Ideal for: Businesses that received a single GST notice and need an expert response

  • Notice analysis and strategy
  • Written response drafting
  • Supporting document compilation
  • Filing on GST portal
  • Follow-up tracking
VITTAX Fee: From ₹2,999 (based on complexity)  |  Govt. Fees: Nil
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Full Litigation Support

From ₹9,999 (based on demand amount and complexity)

From notice through all appeals

Ideal for: Businesses facing confirmed demands, major ITC reversals, or registration cancellation

  • Notice response (all types)
  • Representation before GST officer
  • First appeal before Appellate Authority
  • High Court petition preparation (if required)
  • Demand stay application advisory
  • All correspondence and follow-up
VITTAX Fee: From ₹9,999 (based on demand amount and complexity)  |  Govt. Fees: Nil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many days do I have to respond to a GST notice?

Response timelines vary: ASMT-10 — typically 30 days. DRC-01 — 30 days from service. GSTR-3A — 15 days. REG-17 — 7 days. Missing the deadline results in ex-parte orders. VITTAX ensures timely response to every notice.

Can a GST demand be reduced or eliminated at the appeal stage?

Yes. A significant percentage of GST demands are reduced or eliminated at the First Appeal stage if the original notice was issued on incorrect legal grounds or insufficient evidence. VITTAX's litigation team has strong experience in winning relief at the appeal stage.

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Notice ResponseFrom ₹2,999
Full Litigation SupportFrom ₹9,999

At a Glance

Response TimeWithin 24 Hours
Notices HandledAll Types
Appeal LevelsAll Levels
Govt. FeesNil

⚡ Notice Deadlines

ASMT-1030 days
DRC-0130 days
GSTR-3A15 days
REG-177 days

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