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Reply to GST GSTR-3A Return Default Notice

Use this format to respond to a GSTR-3A notice issued for default in filing GST returns.

Reply to Notice in Form GSTR-3A

To,
[The Proper Officer]
[GST Ward / Circle]

Ref: Notice No. [Notice Reference Number] dated [Date]

Subject: Reply to notice in Form GSTR-3A for non-filing of return under Section 46 of the CGST Act, 2017

Respected Sir/Madam,

With reference to the above notice issued in Form GSTR-3A for non-furnishing of return for the tax period [Tax Period], I, [Name of Taxpayer], holding GSTIN [GSTIN], respectfully submit this reply.

The delay in filing the return occurred due to [reason, e.g., technical difficulty / cash-flow constraints / oversight]. I wish to confirm that the pending return in Form [GSTR-1/GSTR-3B] for the said period has now been filed vide ARN [ARN Number] dated [Date], along with applicable tax, interest and late fee under Sections 47 and 50 of the CGST Act, 2017.

The relevant filed return acknowledgement and challan are enclosed herewith. I request you to kindly take this compliance on record and treat the matter as closed. I assure timely filing of all returns going forward.

Yours faithfully,

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[Name/Authorised Signatory]
[PAN/GSTIN]

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  • Taxpayer/GSTIN
  • Notice ref & date
  • Officer/Authority
  • Date

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