📘 Types of GST Notices: A Practical Guide for Businesses
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GST compliance isn’t just a legal requirement — it’s a smart business move. Whether you’re a startup, MSME, or a growing enterprise, receiving a GST notice can feel overwhelming. But with the right guidance and timely action, most notices are easy to resolve.
This guide simplifies the most common GST notices: why they’re issued, what they mean, how to respond, and what happens if you don’t.
🔍 Common GST Notices & What They Mean
Notice Type | Why It’s Issued | What You Should Do | Response Time | If Ignored |
GSTR-3A | Non-filing of returns | File pending returns with late fees & interest | 15 days | Penalties + best judgment assessment |
CMP-05 | Composition scheme eligibility questioned | Justify eligibility | 15 days | Removal from scheme + penalty |
REG-03 | Clarification for new/amended registration | Reply via REG-04 | 7 working days | Application may be rejected |
REG-17 | Show-cause notice for cancellation | Reply via REG-18 | 7 working days | Registration cancelled |
REG-23 | Revocation request questioned | Reply via REG-24 | 7 working days | Cancellation remains in force |
PCT-03 | Misconduct by GST practitioner | Submit reply | — | Practitioner license may be cancelled |
RFD-08 | Refund claim discrepancies | Reply via RFD-09 | 15 days | Refund rejected |
ASMT-02 / 06 | Clarification during assessment | Submit reply | 15 days | Order passed without your input |
ASMT-10 | Scrutiny for discrepancies | Reply via ASMT-11 | 30 days | Penalty or prosecution |
ASMT-14 | Best judgment assessment | Reply and appear | 15 days | Order passed based on department’s view |
ADT-01 | Audit initiation | Attend and submit documents | — | Penalties may apply |
RVN-01 | Revision of earlier order | Reply or appear | 7 working days | Decision taken ex parte |
Anti-Profiteering | Not passing GST benefits to customers | Cooperate and provide info | — | Heavy penalties |
DRC Series | Tax demand & recovery (DRC-01 to DRC-16) | Varies by form | Varies | Penalties, auctions, asset attachment |
⚠️ Why You Might Receive a GST Notice
Notices are typically triggered by:
👉 Good news: Most notices are manageable with timely responses and proper documentation.
🛡️ How RL FinTax Supports You
At RL FinTax, we don’t just manage GST — we make it stress-free. Our expert team handles every aspect of compliance and notice resolution so you can focus on growing your business.
Here’s how we help:
We’re here to keep your records clean, your filings accurate, and your business protected.
✅ Final Thoughts
GST notices are part of doing business — but they don’t have to be a crisis. With expert help and proactive management, they become routine and manageable.
RL FinTax is your partner in GST compliance. Let us help you stay compliant, confident, and focused on what matters most — growth.