Reply to MSME Samadhaan Delayed Payment Reference
To,
The Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC),
[Name of Council / Directorate of Industries, State]
Ref: Case / Reference No. [Samadhaan Case No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY] filed by [Supplier Name] under the MSMED Act, 2006
Subject: Reply of the Buyer to delayed payment reference filed by the supplier
Respected Sir/Madam,
We, [Buyer Company Name], GSTIN [GSTIN], are in receipt of the above notice regarding the reference filed by [Supplier Name] under Section 18 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, claiming delayed payment of Rs. [Amount] against invoice(s) [Invoice No(s). and date(s)].
We respectfully submit that the delay, if any, arose on account of [reason, e.g. quality dispute / pending reconciliation / delayed delivery]. As per the agreed terms and the position under Section 15 of the said Act, the amount actually due after adjustment stands at Rs. [Amount]. We have always intended to honour our legitimate obligations to the supplier.
We enclose herewith copies of the purchase order, invoices, delivery challans, correspondence and reconciliation statement in support of our position. We are willing to appear before the Council for conciliation and to settle the admitted dues amicably.
Yours faithfully,
[Name / Authorised Signatory]
[PAN / GSTIN]