GST Notice Reply in West Mambalam, Chennai

Quick answer: Virtual Auditor replies to GST show cause notices (DRC-01), pre-notice intimations (DRC-01A) and scrutiny notices for businesses in West Mambalam, 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.

West Mambalam: the local picture for GST Notice Reply

West Mambalam lies in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. Its business mix is typical of a residential neighbourhood with shops, clinics and home-based businesses. Nearby areas we also serve include T. Nagar, Kodambakkam, Ashok Nagar and Saidapet. We serve clients in West Mambalam from our head office at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. Small businesses and professionals here typically get notices on turnover mismatches between GST returns and income-tax data. 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 West Mambalam 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.

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 West Mambalam

• Reply in DRC-06 with documents
• Representation at the personal hearing
• Appeal under section 107 if needed

Documents to keep ready

• Purchase register and supplier invoices
• E-way bills and transport documents
• Earlier correspondence with the department

Indicative Fee Structure

*Prices are indicative and exclude government fees and taxes. Actual fees depend on scope and complexity; contact us for a fixed quote.

Engagement terms — reviewed 25 October 2026

• Fee: Reply to a notice (ASMT-10, DRC-01A, DRC-01) from ₹15,000 + 18% GST. Appeal under section 107 from ₹20,000 + 18% GST. The statutory pre-deposit, any tribunal fees and amounts paid under protest are the taxpayer's.
• Extra / not included: Personal hearing attendance is included for the reply or appeal; a further appeal or writ is a separate engagement. No outcome is guaranteed.
• Turnaround: Reply drafted within 7 working days from receipt of complete information and the advance payment and in any case before the date fixed in the notice.
• Who signs: Filings and replies are prepared and signed by V. Viswanathan FCA or another qualified Chartered Accountant of the practice, depending on the engagement.
• Entity: Engagement letter and invoice are issued by Virtual Auditor Private Limited.
• What to send first: Send the notice or order with its date of service, the tax period, GST login, and the returns and reconciliations for that period.
• Next step: Send your enquiry on WhatsApp to +91 99622 60333; we confirm the scope, fee and timeline in writing before work starts.