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Reply to GST Show Cause Notice

Date: [Insert Date]
To,
The Adjudicating Authority
[Jurisdiction/Office Address]

Subject: Reply to Show Cause Notice No. [Insert SCN Number] dated [Insert Date] under the CGST/SGST Act.

Respected Sir/Madam,

We, [Your Business Name], bearing GSTIN [Your GST Number], engaged in the business of [Nature of Business], are in receipt of the above-referred Show Cause Notice issued under Section [Relevant Section] of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, [Year].

At the outset, we wish to respectfully submit the following detailed reply for your kind consideration:

1?? Preliminary Submissions

• The SCN appears to have been issued based on [Summarize basis: Audit, Investigation, Annual Return mismatch, etc.].

• We wish to state that the notice is [mention if: vague, time-barred, lacks proper grounds, etc.].

• Principles of natural justice require sufficient reasoning and opportunity to explain, which we humbly request.

2?? Factual Background

• Our business has always adhered to compliance under the GST regime.

• The discrepancy referred to in the SCN pertains to [mention nature: Input Tax Credit, Output Tax, mismatched returns, etc.].

• Attached herewith are relevant documents substantiating that [briefly state the justification: payments were made, tax was correctly calculated, clerical error was rectified, etc.].

(Attach Invoices, GSTR-3B/GSTR-1 returns, payment challans, reconciliation statements, contracts, etc.)

3?? Legal Submissions

• The allegations in the SCN are based on [mention specific assumption or error].

• As per Section [relevant section] of the CGST Act and judicial precedents [cite any relevant judgments], our position is legally sound.

• Any inadvertent discrepancies were neither willful nor with malafide intention and do not attract the proposed penalty.

4?? Prayer

In view of the above facts and submissions, we most humbly request your good office to kindly:

• Drop the proceedings initiated vide the said Show Cause Notice.

• Allow us the opportunity for a personal hearing to further clarify, if necessary.

• Pass an order considering the documentary evidence submitted herewith.

We place our full faith in the principles of justice and await your favorable consideration.

Thanking You,
Yours sincerely,
[Authorized Signatory Name]
[Designation]
[Company Name]
[GSTIN]
[Contact Details]

? Attachments:

1. Copy of SCN.

2. Tax payment proof.

3. GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B).

4. Reconciliation statements.

5. Other supporting documents.