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Reply to GST Show Cause Notice (SCN)

Use this format to reply to a GST Show Cause Notice proposing a tax demand.

Reply to Show Cause Notice

To,
[The Proper Officer]
[GST Ward / Circle]

Ref: Notice No. [SCN Reference Number] dated [Date]

Subject: Reply to Show Cause Notice issued under Section [73/74] of the CGST Act, 2017

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, [Name of Taxpayer], holding GSTIN [GSTIN], acknowledge receipt of the above Show Cause Notice proposing a demand of Rs. [Amount] towards [alleged short payment / wrong ITC / other] for the period [Tax Period].

At the outset, the allegations are respectfully denied. The tax for the said period has been correctly discharged and the input tax credit availed is supported by valid tax invoices and is fully reconciled with GSTR-2B, as demonstrated in the reconciliation statement enclosed herewith.

In view of the facts and the documentary evidence submitted, it is prayed that the proposed demand under Section [73/74] be dropped. Should a personal hearing be considered necessary, an opportunity of being heard may kindly be granted before any adverse order is passed.

Yours faithfully,

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[Name/Authorised Signatory]
[PAN/GSTIN]

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Taxpayer/GSTIN
  • Notice ref & date
  • Officer/Authority
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

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