GST DRC-01 Notice Reply & Appeal in Agra
Last updated: 14 Oct 2026
Quick Answer: Virtual Auditor provides GST DRC-01 notice reply & appeal for businesses in Agra, Uttar Pradesh — remotely, with meetings by video or at our Mumbai office, about 1,241 km away. GST registrations and notices for Agra fall under the Uttar Pradesh GST administration (state code 09). Starts from ₹15,000 professional fees (govt fees extra); Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days.
Compliance Information
ROC: ROC Kanpur. Pincode: 282001.
Indicative Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| GST Notice Reply | Starts from ₹15,000 + govt fees |
| Book a Consultation | 30 minutes, no obligation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Registrar of Companies handles filings for a company in Agra?
ROC Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur) has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Uttar Pradesh. Virtual Auditor files SPICe+, PAS-3, SH-7 and annual returns with that office on your behalf.
What is the GST state code for Uttar Pradesh?
The GST state code for Uttar Pradesh is 09; it forms the first two digits of every GSTIN registered in the state, and notices and appeals are handled by the Uttar Pradesh administration with writ remedies before the Allahabad High Court (Prayagraj; Lucknow Bench).
Do you have an office in Agra?
No. Agra is served remotely from our Mumbai office, about 1,241 km away: documents are exchanged online, filings are made on the MCA, GST and income-tax portals, and meetings are held by video or at that office by appointment.
I received a GST DRC-01 notice. What is being alleged, what dates matter, and what evidence should I prepare?
DRC-01 is the summary of a show cause notice that proposes a demand of tax, interest and penalty. Read the notice itself, not only the summary: it states the tax periods, the grounds (for example a mismatch between GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B, ineligible input tax credit or short payment) and the amounts. Dates that matter: the reply deadline stated in the notice; whether the notice was issued within the time limit under section 73 or 74 (for periods up to 2023-24) or section 74A (from 2024-25); and the date of any earlier DRC-01A intimation. Prepare a reconciliation of the department’s figures with your returns and books, invoices and payment proof for each disputed item, and earlier correspondence. File the reply in Form DRC-06 and ask for a personal hearing; tax you accept can be paid through DRC-03 before the order.
GST Notice Reply in Agra — DRC-01, DRC-01A, and Beyond
Agra anchors leather, footwear, and tourism services, with strong MSME activity in handicrafts.
Why CA V. Viswanathan and Virtual Auditor for Agra?
Virtual Auditor is led by CA V. Offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Mumbai serve clients across Uttar Pradesh and pan-India, with all engagements running on secure document-room workflows and weekly status updates.
Get Started — Free 30-Minute Consultation
To discuss your specific Agra requirement, call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in. We will provide a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-fee quote within 24 hours of the consultation. References from comparable engagements available on request, subject to client confidentiality.
GST DRC-01 Notice Reply in Agra
DRC-01 notices to Agra-based GSTINs (state-code 09) are the primary trigger for Section 73 (non-fraud) or Section 74 (fraud) demand proceedings. Appellate route: GSTAT state bench, with cross-cutting income-tax interactions escalating to ITAT Lucknow / Allahabad / Agra / Varanasi.
Agra is India's leather-footwear export capital — the city accounts for about 65% of national leather-footwear output and around 28% of leather-footwear exports, anchored by Sanjay Place and Hing-ki-Mandi clusters. The Agra-Lucknow Expressway and proximity to the Yamuna Expressway plug the city directly into NCR and Lucknow logistics. Agra also hosts a heritage tourism economy regulated by the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) — a Supreme Court-defined 10,400 sq km zone where industrial activity is restricted, a fact relevant for any new manufacturing setup.
The economic mix of Agra runs across carpets (Bhadohi-Mirzapur — 90% of Indian carpet exports), leather (Kanpur — among India's three leather hubs), agro-processing (sugar — UP is India's largest sugar producer) — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. Notable industrial enclaves include Moradabad EPIP, Noida SEZ. On the AD-Bank side, Noida-Greater Noida cluster runs sizeable AD-I activity (HDFC, ICICI, HSBC); Kanpur and Lucknow cover leather and sugar FEMA work; Moradabad brassware exports anchor at SBI.
Uttar Pradesh is India's largest sugar producer (about 45% of output), the largest carpet exporter, and is the only Hindi-belt state without Professions Tax; the UP Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy 2022 offers up to 100% SGST reimbursement.
Common DRC-01 Allegations in Agra
Recurring DRC-01 themes for Agra-based GSTINs in leather (Kanpur — among India's three leather hubs) and carpets (Bhadohi-Mirzapur — 90% of Indian carpet exports): ITC denial under Section 16(2)(c) / Rule 36(4) mismatch, classification disputes, RCM short-payment, e-way bill non-compliance, and SEZ/EOU zero-rated documentation gaps. Each carries a distinct evidentiary defence.
Agra: compliance facts for GST DRC-01 notice reply & appeal
Agra's economy is leather footwear (one of India's largest clusters), tourism around the Taj corridor, cold storage and agro-trade, and a growing base of small manufacturers in the Sikandra and Foundry Nagar industrial areas. Businesses here deal with the Kanpur RoC and the Agra bench of ITAT, with the Allahabad High Court for writs. For GST DRC-01 notice reply & appeal this means registrations, notices and first appeals are handled under Uttar Pradesh state code 09, with writ remedies before the Allahabad High Court (Prayagraj; Lucknow Bench).
Which authorities handle GST DRC-01 notice reply & appeal for a business in Agra?
| GST state code | 09 |
|---|---|
| High Court | Allahabad High Court (Prayagraj; Lucknow Bench) |
| Professional tax | Not levied in Uttar Pradesh |
| Shops and Establishments Act | Uttar Pradesh Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam, 1962 |
| Income-tax region (Pr. CCIT) | Pr. CCIT UP (East) Lucknow / UP (West) & Uttarakhand Kanpur |
| Nearest Virtual Auditor office | Mumbai office — Workafella, AK Estate, SV Road, off Veer Savarkar Flyover, Goregaon West, Mumbai 400062 (about 1,241 km by road from Agra) |
Agra companies file with ROC Uttar Pradesh (Kanpur); writ remedies lie before the Allahabad High Court (Prayagraj; Lucknow Bench); GSTINs in Uttar Pradesh begin with state code 09.
Statutory references for this service are on the national GST DRC-01 notice reply & appeal page: https://virtualauditor.in/gst-demand-order-reply
What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026
- GST demands for FY 2024-25 onward are raised under section 74A of the CGST Act, 2017 (notice within 42 months, order within 12 months); sections 73 and 74 apply to periods up to FY 2023-24.