GST Notice Reply in IIT Madras, Chennai
Last updated: 15 Oct 2026
Quick Answer: Virtual Auditor replies to GST show cause notices (DRC-01), pre-notice intimations (DRC-01A) and scrutiny notices for businesses in IIT Madras, Chennai, from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai, and files appeals against adverse orders. Replies are drafted from a reconciliation of your returns, books and supplier data.
IIT Madras: the local picture for GST Notice Reply
IIT Madras lies in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. Its business mix is typical of an area built around public institutions and campuses. Nearby areas we also serve include Taramani, Anna University, Raj Bhavan and Guindy. We serve clients in IIT Madras from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. Institutions here receive notices on whether services are exempt, which turns on the exact nature of each contract. GSTINs in Tamil Nadu begin with state code 33; state-tax administration is with the Commercial Taxes Department, Tamil Nadu, and the central-tax office is the one named on your registration certificate. Writ petitions from IIT Madras lie to the Madras High Court.
What is a DRC-01 notice?
DRC-01 is the summary of a show cause notice demanding GST, interest and penalty. The reply, hearing and evidence at this stage decide most of the outcome, so it should be prepared before the deadline, not at it.
Which section is your notice under?
For periods up to FY 2023-24, demands are raised under section 73 (no fraud) or section 74 (fraud, wilful misstatement or suppression) of the CGST Act, 2017. From FY 2024-25 both are replaced by section 74A: the notice must be issued within 42 months of the due date of the annual return and the order within 12 months of the notice, extendable by up to six months.
Under section 74A, a non-fraud demand attracts a penalty of 10% of tax or ₹10,000, whichever is higher, and no penalty if tax and interest are paid within 60 days of the notice.
How do we reply?
We reconcile GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B with your books and e-way bills, collect supplier evidence, and draft the reply in Form DRC-06 with legal grounds and documents. You are entitled to a personal hearing if you ask for one or if an adverse decision is contemplated (section 75(4)), and no more than three adjournments are allowed.
Full details of a DRC-01 notice, including the law, the process and our method: https://virtualauditor.in/gst-demand-order-reply
What you get from Virtual Auditor in IIT Madras
- Reconciliation of returns, books and 2B
- Reply in DRC-06 with documents
- Representation at the personal hearing
Documents to keep ready
- Purchase register and supplier invoices
- E-way bills and transport documents
- Earlier correspondence with the department
Indicative Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| GST notice reply | From ₹15,000 |
| Consultation | Complimentary 30 minutes |
*Prices are indicative and exclude government fees and taxes. Actual fees depend on scope and complexity; contact us for a fixed quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRC-01A compulsory before a notice?
No. The pre-notice intimation in DRC-01A is optional for the officer, but if you receive one, paying or replying at that stage can close the matter early.
What pre-deposit is needed for an appeal?
For the first appeal, the admitted tax plus 10% of the disputed tax; for the Appellate Tribunal, a further 10% of the tax remaining in dispute.
Which offices deal with a DRC-01 notice for a business in IIT Madras?
GSTINs in Tamil Nadu begin with state code 33; state-tax administration is with the Commercial Taxes Department, Tamil Nadu, and the central-tax office is the one named on your registration certificate.
Do you also handle a DRC-01 notice for businesses near IIT Madras?
Yes. We also work with businesses in Taramani, Anna University, Raj Bhavan, Guindy and Tiruvanmiyur and elsewhere in Chennai, on the same terms and online.
Do I need to visit your office from IIT Madras?
No. We serve IIT Madras from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. Documents are shared securely online, filings are signed with a digital signature, and meetings are by video or at our office by appointment. Call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in.