GST Notice Reply in Mumbai Central
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 Mumbai Central, from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West, and files appeals against adverse orders. Replies are drafted from a reconciliation of your returns, books and supplier data.
Mumbai Central: the local picture for GST Notice Reply
Mumbai Central is the Mumbai Central area around the railway terminus and Bellasis Road. Mumbai Central lies in Mumbai City district, Maharashtra. Its business mix is typical of a trading and wholesale area. Nearby areas we also serve include Tardeo, Byculla, Grant Road and Cumballa Hill. We serve clients in Mumbai Central from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. Traders here most often receive notices for credit claimed on invoices from suppliers who did not file returns, and for e-way bill lapses. GSTINs in Maharashtra begin with state code 27; state-tax administration is with the Maharashtra GST Department, and the central-tax office is the one named on your registration certificate. Writ petitions from Mumbai Central lie to the Bombay 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.
What if the order goes against you?
The first appeal lies to the Appellate Authority under section 107 within three months of the order, with a pre-deposit of the admitted tax and 10% of the disputed tax. A second appeal lies to the GST Appellate Tribunal under section 112 with a further pre-deposit of 10% of the tax still in dispute. Writ petitions lie to the High Court where a notice or order is without jurisdiction.
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 Mumbai Central
- Reconciliation of returns, books and 2B
- Reply in DRC-06 with documents
- Representation at the personal hearing
Documents to keep ready
- The notice (DRC-01 / DRC-01A / ASMT-10) and annexures
- GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 for the period
- Purchase register and supplier invoices
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 Mumbai Central?
GSTINs in Maharashtra begin with state code 27; state-tax administration is with the Maharashtra GST Department, and the central-tax office is the one named on your registration certificate.
Do you also handle a DRC-01 notice for businesses near Mumbai Central?
Yes. We also work with businesses in Tardeo, Byculla, Grant Road, Cumballa Hill and Agripada and elsewhere in Mumbai, on the same terms and online.
Do I need to visit your office from Mumbai Central?
No. We serve Mumbai Central from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. 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.