Notisaar: frequently asked questions

GST & Income Tax Notice Reply

How much does it cost?

₹99 per notice reply. That covers the full draft (summary, reply, reconciliation table, annexure list, filing steps) and up to 3 revisions, for example after you add figures from your books. There is no subscription. The notice decoder and deadline calculator on this page are free.

Why not just ask ChatGPT?

You can, but you then have to know what to ask: the right form (ASMT-11, DRC-06, Part B), the section that applies to your period (73/74 vs 74A), what a reconciliation should look like and which points to request (personal hearing, DIN, limitation). Notisaar is set up for exactly these notices, answers every paragraph in order, refuses to invent figures or case law, and tells you when the case needs a CA.

Can I file the reply myself?

Yes. ASMT-11, DRC-06, DRC-01B/01C Part B, REG-18 and RFD-09 are filed by the taxpayer on the GST portal, and income tax notices are answered under Pending Actions > e-Proceedings on the e-Filing portal. The draft ends with the exact steps for your notice. We don't file anything for you.

What is the deadline to reply to a GST notice?

It depends on the notice: 7 days for DRC-01B and DRC-01C, 30 days for ASMT-10 (the officer can extend it), 7 working days for REG-17, 15 days for RFD-08, and the date written in the notice for DRC-01A and DRC-01 show cause notices. Use the free deadline calculator on this page and always go by the date on your notice.

My supplier filed GSTR-1 late, so 2B is lower than my 3B. What do I say?

Show invoice by invoice that the credits appear in a later month's GSTR-2B, that goods were received and paid for, and that no credit is claimed twice. Be honest that ITC was claimed before it appeared in 2B; officers sometimes ask for interest on that period. The draft builds this reconciliation for you.

When do I need a CA instead?

For a DRC-01 demand, any allegation of fraud, suppression or fake invoices, income tax scrutiny (143(2)) or reopening (148A/148), amounts above about ₹5 lakh, or if you have missed the deadline. The draft is still a useful starting point for your CA, but have them review it.

Does it work for income tax notices?

Yes: 143(1)(a) adjustments, 139(9) defective returns, 143(1) demands (rectification under Section 154 or appeal), 143(2)/142(1) queries, 148A show cause and 133(6) information requests. It follows the Income-tax Act 1961 for tax years before 1 April 2026, and the section numbers on your notice if it cites the new Income-tax Act 2025.

Will it make up judgments to sound strong?

No. It argues from the statute, your facts and your documents. It cites a circular or judgment only when it is certain it exists, and leaves [placeholders] for any figure you didn't give. Check every citation before you file.

Is my data safe?

Your text is used only to generate your draft. Never paste your portal password or OTP - they are never needed. You can remove the GSTIN or PAN and add it in the final copy yourself.

Types of GST notices: what each form means and how many days you have to reply

How many days do I have to reply to ASMT-10?

30 days from the date of the notice, or a longer period if the officer allows it. You reply in Form ASMT-11 on the portal.

What happens if I don't reply to DRC-01C?

Under Rule 59(6), you can't file your next GSTR-1 or IFF until you either explain the ITC difference in Part B of DRC-01C or reverse the excess ITC through DRC-03.