Day 0: Read the actual document
Download the notice from the GST portal. Note the section, the due date for reply, and whether it asks for documents, explanation, or payment. Screenshot the acknowledgement number. Forward the PDF to your CA the same day — WhatsApp is fine for triage: +91 96851 77940.
Do not guess the reply
Wrong explanations create a longer trail. Common Raipur-business triggers include turnover mismatches, ITC mismatches with GSTR-2B, e-way bill gaps, and delayed returns. Your CA should map the allegation to your books before anyone types a response.
Gather a clean pack
- Relevant month’s sales and purchase registers
- GSTR-1 / 3B acknowledgements
- GSTR-2B and ITC workings
- E-invoice / e-way samples if asked
- Bank proofs for disputed receipts or payments
Reply on time — even if you need an extension path
Missing the deadline is often worse than the original issue. If you need more time, ask your CA what the portal or procedure allows. Keep a copy of every submission.
After the notice
Fix the process that caused it: monthly reconciliation, invoice hygiene, or stock documentation. Prevention is cheaper than representation. See our GST consultant in Raipur page and the GST filing calendar.