GST Notice Reply in SEEPZ, Mumbai
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 SEEPZ, Mumbai, 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.
SEEPZ: the local picture for GST Notice Reply
SEEPZ is the SEEPZ special economic zone in Andheri East. SEEPZ lies in Mumbai Suburban district, Maharashtra. Its business mix is typical of an industrial and manufacturing area. Nearby areas we also serve include Marol, Andheri East, Chakala and Andheri. We serve clients in SEEPZ from our Mumbai office at Workafella, Goregaon West. Manufacturers here commonly face notices on input credit mismatches with suppliers' returns, job-work records and classification of products. 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 SEEPZ 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 SEEPZ
- Notice analysis and exposure estimate
- Reconciliation of returns, books and 2B
- Reply in DRC-06 with documents
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
How much time do I get to reply to DRC-01?
The time stated in the notice, usually 30 days. Ask for a personal hearing in the reply; adjournments are limited to three.
Can I avoid penalty by paying?
For non-fraud cases under section 74A, paying the tax and interest within 60 days of the notice ends the proceedings without penalty.
Which offices deal with a DRC-01 notice for a business in SEEPZ?
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 SEEPZ?
Yes. We also work with businesses in Marol, Andheri East, Chakala, Andheri and Andheri West and elsewhere in Mumbai, on the same terms and online.
Do I need to visit your office from SEEPZ?
No. We serve SEEPZ 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.