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Chennai North · Anna Nagar Division · Kilpauk GST Audit Support

Kilpauk GST Audit Support for healthcare Businesses

Qualified GST Audit Support for Kilpauk (PIN 600010) and adjacent Chetpet — with WhatsApp-first document intake

for the professional and salaried population of Kilpauk navigating personal-tax and home-office GST with WhatsApp document intake and same-day filed-acknowledgement delivery. Call 9566-068-468.

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Is there a separate rule governing special audit in Kilpauk, Chennai?

Yes. Rule 102 of the CGST Rules deals with special audit under Section 66. Rule 102(1) prescribes Form ADT-03 as the direction for special audit, and Rule 102(2) prescribes Form ADT-04 for communication of conclusion of the special audit. Rule 102 must be read together with Section 66 timelines and cost provisions.

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GST Audit Support in Kilpauk — Plans & Pricing

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Basic ADT-01 documentation
₹5,000/per engagement

  • ADT-01 Notice Review
  • Audit Document Checklist
  • Records Compilation Support (12 months)
  • GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B Reconciliation
  • On-site Audit Representation
  • ADT-02 Reply Drafting
  • Audit Period Coverage: 1 financial year
  • Reconciliation Depth: Summary level
  • WhatsApp Document Support
  • GST Advisory Calls
  • Section 66 Special Audit Handling
  • Section 107 Appeal Filing
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On-site audit support 1 day
₹15,000/per engagement

  • ADT-01 Notice Review
  • Audit Document Checklist
  • Records Compilation Support (12 months)
  • GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B Reconciliation
  • On-site Audit Representation (1 day)
  • ADT-02 Reply Drafting
  • Audit Period Coverage: 1 financial year
  • Reconciliation Depth: Line-item
  • WhatsApp Document Support
  • GST Advisory Calls (1 session)
  • Section 66 Special Audit Handling
  • Section 107 Appeal Filing
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Full audit representation + ADT-02 reply
₹35,000/per engagement

  • ADT-01 Notice Review
  • Audit Document Checklist
  • Records Compilation Support (up to 5 years)
  • GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B vs Books Reconciliation
  • On-site Audit Representation (full audit)
  • ADT-02 Findings Reply
  • Table 8 GSTR-9 ITC Reconciliation
  • Section 17(5) Workings
  • RCM Register Reconstruction
  • DRC-03 Closure Filing
  • Audit Period Coverage: Up to 5 financial years
  • Reconciliation Depth: Line-item with documentary backup
  • WhatsApp Document Support
  • GST Advisory Calls (Unlimited)
  • Section 66 Special Audit Handling
  • Section 107 Appeal Filing
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Section 66 special audit + Section 107 appeal
₹85,000/per engagement

  • ADT-01 Notice Review
  • Audit Document Checklist
  • Records Compilation Support (up to 6 years)
  • GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B vs Books Reconciliation
  • On-site Audit Representation (full audit)
  • ADT-02 Findings Reply
  • Table 8 GSTR-9 ITC Reconciliation
  • Section 17(5) Workings
  • RCM Register Reconstruction
  • DRC-03 Closure Filing
  • Section 66 Special Audit Coordination with Nominated CA
  • DRC-01 SCN Reply (Section 73/74)
  • Section 107 First Appeal Filing with 10% Pre-deposit
  • Personal Hearing Representation
  • Audit Period Coverage: Up to 6 financial years
  • Reconciliation Depth: Litigation-grade with case-law backing
  • WhatsApp Document Support
  • GST Advisory Calls (Unlimited)
  • Dedicated Audit Manager
  • Priority 24-Hour Support

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Why FilingPro?

Why Kilpauk Clients Choose FilingPro

Expert GST Audit Support in Kilpauk — qualified professionals, 15+ years experience, zero-penalty track record.

RCM Register Reconstruction

Reverse charge on advocate fees, GTA, security services and director payments — register reconstructed for the audit period with cash payment evidence and ITC claim entries.

E-Invoice IRN Logs Reconciled

For Kilpauk businesses above ₹5 crore AATO, IRN logs from the Invoice Registration Portal reconciled to GSTR-1 monthly — establishing compliance with mandatory e-invoicing from 1-Aug-2023.

ADT-02 Findings Replied With Case-Law

Where audit team proposes ITC reversal on supplier-default grounds or audit jurisdiction is exercised without proper notice, ADT-02 reply cites the Madras High Court rulings to defend the taxpayer's position.

DRC-03 Voluntary Closure

Where findings are accepted, voluntary payment via DRC-03 with reference to the audit ARN gets ADT-04 closure issued — no DRC-01 SCN under Section 73 or 74, no penalty escalation.

Section 66 Special Audit Coordination

Where Section 66 special audit is ordered via ADT-03, FilingPro liaises with the nominated CA, ensures full record access and tracks the 90-day report timeline (extendable by 90 days under Section 66(2)).

6-Year Records Retention Maintained

All audit working papers, GSTR-2B downloads, RCM workings and reconciliation sheets retained for 6 years from the due date of the annual return — meeting Section 36 read with Rule 56 record-retention obligations.

Key Benefits

What Kilpauk Clients Get

Every GST Audit Support engagement delivers measurable, guaranteed outcomes — expert professionals, on time, every time.

Special Audit Cost Borne by Department
Where Section 66 special audit is ordered, the cost of the nominated CA is borne by the Commissioner under Section 66(5) — not by the taxpayer. Kilpauk clients pay only FilingPro's coordination and representation fee.
Litigation-Ready Documentary File
Audit working papers, reconciliation sheets, Section 17(5) workings, RCM register and case-law citations retained for 7 years — supporting both the immediate audit and any future Section 107 or Tribunal appeal.
Natural Justice Procedural Defences
15 working days notice under Rule 101(2), 3-month audit completion under Rule 101(4), 30-day DRC-06 reply window under Section 73/74 — every procedural timeline tracked. Procedural lapses by department challenged.
Multi-State GSTIN Audit Coordination
For Kilpauk headquartered businesses with branches outside Tamil Nadu, GSTIN-wise records produced at the principal place of business — joint CGST + SGST audit handled under one engagement.
GSTR-9C Self-Certification Without Surprises
For Kilpauk businesses above ₹5 crore turnover, GSTR-9C reconciliation between audited financials and GSTR-9 prepared and self-certified well before 31 December — no Table 8 mismatch, no HSN summary gap.
Confidential Audit Defence
Audit working papers, ADT-02 findings and reconciliation evidence stored under access-controlled channels. Kilpauk clients' audit data is never shared with third parties or used for cross-marketing.
Comparison

Section 65 (Departmental) vs Section 66 (Special)

Why this matters here — In Kilpauk, the business activity radiating outward from Kilpauk Medical College and nearby commercial pockets; with quick access via Kilpauk Garden Bus Stop and feeder routes connecting Kilpauk to the rest of Chennai.

AspectSection 65 (Departmental)Section 66 (Special)
Operative provisionSub-section (1) of Section 65 of the CGST Act 2017 read with Rule 101 of the CGST RulesSub-section (1) of Section 66 of the CGST Act 2017 read with Rule 102 of the CGST Rules
Authority who orders the auditCommissioner or any officer empowered by general or specific authorisation drives the audit through internal departmental staffOfficer ranked Assistant Commissioner or above, on the Commissioner's prior approval, directs an externally nominated professional
Person who conducts the examinationDepartmental proper officer either visits the registered place or summons books to the officeAn external professional, drawn from the CA or CMA pool and nominated by the Commissioner, examines records for the department
Triggering preconditionSelection on risk parameters; no satisfaction of mis-declaration is required to commenceOpinion that value declared is not correct or credit availed is not within normal limits, recorded with reasons
Initiating form and notice windowForm ADT-01 served at least fifteen working days before commencement per Rule 101(2)Form ADT-03 issued as a direction; no fifteen-day buffer is prescribed since the audit is by a nominated professional
Time limit to completeThree months from commencement, extendable by six months by the Commissioner for reasons recorded in writingNinety days for submission of report by the nominated professional, extendable by another ninety days on application
Stage at which the engagement beginsAny time during the record-retention window under Section 36, generally any complete financial yearAt any stage of scrutiny, enquiry, investigation or any other proceeding under the Act per Section 66(1)
Concluding instrumentForm ADT-02 records findings; demand if any follows separately through DRC-01 under Section 73 or Section 74Form ADT-04 records the nominated auditor's report; subsequent action proceeds under Section 73 or Section 74 as appropriate
Bar on a second audit of the same periodDepartmental audit does not preclude action under other provisions; fresh material is generally needed to revisitSpecial audit may be ordered even where Section 65 audit was earlier conducted on the same period
Who bears the audit costCost is borne by the department; no professional fee burden falls on the registered personExpenses including remuneration of the nominated professional are determined and paid by the Commissioner under Section 66(5)
Permissible defence themesReconciliation completeness, supplier-side bona fide credit per Suncraft Energy, jurisdictional discipline on procedural lapsesChallenge to recorded satisfaction of mis-declaration, opportunity of hearing under Section 66(3), Kranti Associates speaking-order standard
Onward escalation pathwayADT-02 findings, if disputed, mature into DRC-01 then DRC-07; first appeal lies under Section 107 with ten per cent pre-depositADT-04 report feeds into Section 73 or 74 proceedings; final order is appealable under Section 107 on the same pre-deposit basis
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Documents for GST Audit Support

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12 months of GSTR-1 GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 returns for the audit period
Audited financial statements with Schedule III balance sheet and P&L
ITC ledger with Section 17(5) blocked-credit reversals and Table 8 GSTR-9 working
E-invoice IRN logs reconciled with GSTR-1 (for AATO above ₹5 crore)
E-way bill register for consignments above ₹50000 with vehicle and route details
RCM register — advocate fees GTA security director payments cash-paid and ITC-claimed
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Statutory Deadlines

Compliance deadlines that matter

Miss any of these and the next consequence kicks in automatically.

Deadlines in this neighbourhood — In Kilpauk, the cluster of healthcare, residential, retail businesses that defines Kilpauk's commercial fabric.

Trigger eventDaysFormConsequence
Receipt of audit intimation in Form GST ADT-01 from the proper officer15 daysRecords preparation and place-of-business readinessAudit commences at the place of business or office of proper officer with or without taxpayer-side preparation; observations under Rule 101(4) may proceed on incomplete records
Date of commencement of audit under Explanation to Section 65(4)90 daysAudit completion by proper officerAudit must be completed within ninety days; extension up to six months by Commissioner-recorded order is the only safety valve
Conclusion of audit by the proper officer30 daysGST ADT-02 (findings communication)Proper officer must communicate findings, rights and obligations and reasons within thirty days; non-compliance vitiates the closure step
Service of ADT-01 by the proper officer15 daysRecords production at registered placeAudit commences on the date specified after the fifteen working day minimum notice; non-availability of records can trigger Section 122 proceedings for failure to maintain.
Direction for special audit by Commissioner90 daysADT-03 and audit reportNominated chartered accountant or cost accountant to submit the special audit report within ninety days extendable by another ninety days for sufficient cause shown by the auditor or the registered person.
Annual return due date for the financial year under audit2190 daysRecords retention obligationBooks of account and records must be retained for seventy-two months from the due date of furnishing the annual return; extends further if appeal, revision or proceeding is pending
Communication of discrepancy in audit notes by the proper officer30 daysReply to discrepancy memoFailure to reply within the time allowed leads to recording of finding adverse to the registered person in ADT-02
ADT-02 findings indicate short-paid tax or wrongly availed credit1095 daysSection 73 SCN window from due date of annual returnShow-cause notice under Section 73 may be issued at least three months prior to the time-limit for issuance of order; order may be passed within three years from the due date of annual return

Deadline pressure points we see in Kilpauk: For Kilpauk engagements specifically — for the professional and salaried population of Kilpauk navigating personal-tax and home-office GST.

Forms Library

Forms used in this engagement

DRC-07Summary of order

Summary of the adjudication order passed under Section 73 or 74 communicating the demand confirmed; the operative document for recovery and appeal computation

Issued along with the detailed adjudication order Jurisdictional proper officer (officer-issued)
APL-01First appeal to Appellate Authority

Memorandum of first appeal before the Appellate Authority against an order under Section 73, 74 or other adjudication arising from audit; carries grounds of appeal and pre-deposit details

Within three months from the date of communication of the order; condonable by a further one month Common Portal (taxpayer) — addressed to Appellate Authority
RFD-01Refund application

Refund application used where audit closure or appellate decision results in pre-deposit refund or refund of tax paid in excess pursuant to favourable order

Within two years from the relevant date under Section 54 Common Portal (taxpayer)
GSTR-1Statement of outward supplies

Monthly or quarterly statement of outward supplies — the primary source document for audit observations on tax payable, turnover declarations and B2B invoice flow

11th of the next month (monthly) or 13th of the month following the quarter (QRMP) Common Portal (taxpayer)
GSTR-3BSummary return

Monthly summary return capturing output tax, ITC availed and net tax payable — frequently the focus of audit observations on Table 4 ITC and Table 3 outward supply mismatches

20th / 22nd / 24th of the next month based on State and turnover slab Common Portal (taxpayer)
GST ADT-01Notice for conduct of audit

Statutory notice issued by the proper officer informing the registered person of the institution of audit under Section 65; carries the period of audit, place, date and the records to be made available

Not less than fifteen working days prior to conduct of audit Jurisdictional proper officer not below the rank prescribed
GST ADT-02Audit report under Section 65

Communication by the proper officer to the registered person of the findings of audit, rights and obligations and reasons for the findings; the formal closure document of departmental audit

Within thirty days of conclusion of audit Jurisdictional proper officer (officer-issued)
GST ADT-03Direction for special audit

Direction issued by the proper officer, with prior approval of the Commissioner, to the registered person to get his records examined and audited by a chartered accountant or cost accountant nominated by the Commissioner

Issued during scrutiny, inquiry, investigation or other proceedings at any stage Officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner with Commissioner approval

GST Audit Support in Kilpauk, Chennai 600010

Records we prepare for Kilpauk carry the geo-zone 600xx tag and coordinates 13.0838, 80.2418, which map each submission back to this locality. Statutory correspondence for Kilpauk businesses routes through the Anna Nagar Division, so we align every GST Audit Support engagement to that jurisdiction from the start. Kilpauk (PIN 600010) falls under the Anna Nagar Division of the Chennai North, the jurisdiction that handles statutory matters for businesses at this PIN. The 600xx geo-zone covering Kilpauk groups several locality clusters under common administration, keeping documentation expectations predictable.

Document pickup near Pachaiyappa's College is a same-hour errand for our Kilpauk engagements rather than the half-day a typical Chennai client expects. Freight and foot traffic from the Kilpauk Garden Bus Stop hub pull steady daily commerce through Kilpauk, so there is rarely a quiet filing month in this healthcare and residential central pocket. Each GST Audit Support cycle for Kilpauk reflects its commercial rhythm — invoices generated near Pachaiyappa's College, expenses routed through the Kilpauk Garden Bus Stop freight network. Kilpauk sustains a high flow of commerce for a healthcare and residential central locality, and that flow is the raw material for the GST Audit Support files we close here.

The business mix in Kilpauk centres on residential, and that sector carries its own GST Audit Support quirks we plan for in advance. The residential character of Kilpauk commerce influences everything from invoice formats to the supporting documents a GST Audit Support review needs. The residential firms we serve in Kilpauk value a GST Audit Support partner who already understands their sector's compliance rhythm. We have closed enough GST Audit Support files for residential firms near Kilpauk to know where the department usually probes.

A Kilpauk client sees the same GST Audit Support cadence each cycle: intake, reconciliation, review, filing, acknowledgement. The Kilpauk GST Audit Support workflow is documented end-to-end: WhatsApp document intake, a working file, qualified review, and a filed acknowledgement back to you. Turnaround for Kilpauk GST Audit Support is deterministic — fixed fee, a scoped timeline, and a same-business-day acknowledgement once filed. Working papers for Kilpauk GST Audit Support engagements stay archived and retrievable, which makes any later notice or query straightforward to answer.

Serving Kilpauk and Chetpet from one team keeps GST Audit Support turnaround identical across the cluster. Coverage from Kilpauk naturally extends to Chetpet, so group entities across the area share one GST Audit Support workflow. Proximity to Chetpet means a Kilpauk engagement can extend across the locality cluster with no change in cadence. Businesses straddling Kilpauk and Chetpet get a single GST Audit Support point of contact rather than two.

Sector signals in Kilpauk — seasonal retail swings and peak-period volumes — shape how we schedule GST Audit Support work. Over several cycles in Kilpauk, the recurring GST Audit Support issues cluster around a predictable short list we screen for early. The longer we serve Kilpauk, the more precisely we predict where a GST Audit Support file needs attention. Because we work repeatedly across Kilpauk, we can benchmark a new client's GST Audit Support position against the locality norm.

For a new business incorporating in Kilpauk or shifting its principal place of business here, GST Audit Support setup is one of the first things to get right. New residential ventures in Kilpauk lean on us to stand up GST Audit Support correctly before the first deadline rather than after a notice. A startup setting up near Kilpauk Garden Road in Kilpauk gets a GST Audit Support foundation built for the Anna Nagar Division from day one. Incorporating in Kilpauk comes with jurisdiction, registration and GST Audit Support steps that we sequence so nothing stalls the launch.

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GST Audit Support in Kilpauk — Complete Guide

GST Audit Support for Kilpauk businesses involves four distinct stages — ADT-01 documentation under Rule 101, on-site audit representation, ADT-02 findings reply with DRC-03 voluntary closure where appropriate, and Section 107 first appeal where demand is contested. FilingPro covers all four under a single engagement with line-item documentary backup retained for the full 6-year Section 36 retention window.

GST Audit Support in Kilpauk, Chennai

Section 65 departmental audit and Section 66 special audit representation for Kilpauk businesses — ADT-01 notice handling, on-site audit support, ADT-02 reply drafting and DRC-03 closure under Rule 101 of the CGST Rules.

GST Audit Consultant in Kilpauk — Section 65 and Section 66 Expert

A dedicated GST audit consultant in Kilpauk prepares Table 8 GSTR-9 reconciliation, Section 17(5) workings, RCM register reconstruction and litigation-grade documentary backup for the full 6-year Section 36 retention window.

ADT-01 Notice Reply and ADT-02 Findings Defence in Kilpauk

On receipt of ADT-01, all 12 months of returns plus audited financials, ITC ledger and e-invoice IRN logs are compiled within the 15 working days notice window — and ADT-02 findings are replied with Section 16 case-law backing including Tvl. Diya Agencies.

GSTR-9C Self-Certification Expert in Kilpauk — Above ₹5 Crore Turnover

For Kilpauk businesses with aggregate turnover above ₹5 crore, GSTR-9C reconciliation between audited financials and GSTR-9 is self-certified and filed before 31st December along with full Table 8 ITC tie-up.

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Key Facts — GST Audit Support in Kilpauk
Section 65 departmental audit handled end-to-end for Kilpauk clients — ADT-01 to ADT-04 closure with zero adverse demand.
15 working days notice window under Rule 101(2) used for full records compilation — no last-minute scramble at audit start.
GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B vs books reconciliation prepared in advance — variances explained before the audit team raises queries.
Table 8 GSTR-9 ITC reconciliation tied line-item to GSTR-2B and audited books — no Table 8 mismatch demand.
Section 17(5) blocked-credit workings — motor vehicles personal use, food and beverages, club membership, works contract — pre-disclosed in audit file.
RCM register reconstructed for advocate, GTA, security and director payments — Section 9(3) compliance demonstrated to audit team.
E-invoice IRN logs reconciled with GSTR-1 for Kilpauk businesses above ₹5 crore AATO — Notification 10/2023 compliance evidenced.
ADT-02 findings replied with Tvl. Diya Agencies and Tvl. Raja Stores case-law where supplier-default ITC reversal is proposed.
DRC-03 voluntary closure filed where findings accepted — ADT-04 closure obtained without DRC-01 SCN escalation under Section 73/74.
Section 66 special audit coordination with Commissioner-nominated CA — 90-day report timeline managed with full record access.
People Also Ask — GST Audit Support in Kilpauk
What is the difference between Section 65 and Section 66 GST audit?
Section 65 is a departmental audit conducted by the Commissioner or an authorised officer at the place of business, with ADT-01 notice 15 working days in advance and 3-month completion (extendable to 6 months). Section 66 is a special audit ordered by an Assistant Commissioner (with Commissioner's approval) and conducted by an external Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant nominated by the Commissioner, with 90-day report timeline (extendable by 90 days). Section 66 audit cost is borne by the Commissioner under Section 66(5).
How long must GST records be kept for audit?
Section 36 of the CGST Act read with Rule 56 requires retention for 6 years from the due date of the annual return for the relevant financial year. Where the registered person is party to any appeal, revision or proceeding, retention extends to one year after final disposal or 6 years — whichever is later. Cancellation of registration does not extinguish this obligation.
What happens if I do not respond to ADT-01 audit notice?
Non-response leads to ex-parte audit on the basis of available returns and information. Findings communicated via ADT-02 will be unfavourable since the taxpayer's books and reconciliations are absent. The proper officer can then issue DRC-01 under Section 73 or 74 followed by adjudication order under Section 73(9) or 74(9) creating tax demand with interest and penalty.
Can I voluntarily pay tax based on audit findings?
Yes. Where ADT-02 findings are accepted, the short-paid tax along with interest under Section 50 (and applicable penalty) can be voluntarily paid through Form DRC-03 on the GST portal. The proper officer then issues ADT-04 closure order. Voluntary payment under DRC-03 also helps avoid the DRC-01 SCN route under Section 73 or 74.
Is GSTR-9C audit by a CA still mandatory?
No. From FY 2020-21 onwards (Finance Act 2021 amendments) GSTR-9C is self-certified by the registered person, not certified by an external CA. The reconciliation between audited financials and GSTR-9 is prepared and filed by the taxpayer alongside GSTR-9 by 31st December, where aggregate turnover exceeds ₹5 crore in the financial year.
Can the same period be audited twice under GST?
Generally no. Once Section 65 audit is completed and ADT-04 closure order is issued, the same period cannot be re-audited under Section 65. Section 66 special audit is a separate power and may be ordered if the Assistant Commissioner forms an opinion on incorrect valuation or excess credit. Re-opening a closed audit requires fresh material and is exceptional.
What is the Madras High Court ruling in Tvl Diya Agencies on ITC?

Tvl Diya Agencies v State Tax Officer holds that supplier-side default cannot mechanically defeat recipient credit without enquiry into the supplier and a finding on the recipient's bona fides. The ratio is widely relied upon in audit replies and ADT-02 defences in {{area_name}}.

How does the Madras HC approach jurisdictional review of audit notices?

Madras High Court routinely entertains Article 226 writs where ADT-01 or ADT-02 shows want of recorded reasons or overlap with an earlier audit on the same period. Reliance is placed on GKN Driveshafts and Kranti Associates discipline for speaking-order foundation.

What is Table 8 of GSTR-9 reconciliation?

Table 8 of GSTR-9 reconciles input tax credit availed in GSTR-3B against credit appearing in GSTR-2A or static GSTR-2B for the financial year. It is the most common audit-checkpoint and variances must be supported by supplier-wise documentation at audit.

Can audit team rely solely on GSTR-3B versus GSTR-1 variance?

No. The Gujarat High Court in Aap and Co v Union of India holds that GSTR-3B is a return of self-assessment and a mere tabular variance against GSTR-1 does not establish suppression. Independent enquiry into underlying invoices is required before adverse findings.

What is the role of the e-invoice IRN log in GST audit?

The e-invoice IRN log generated on the Invoice Registration Portal is reconciled against GSTR-1 outward supplies for entities above the Notification 10/2023-Central Tax threshold. Audit teams test cancellation-window slippages, credit-note IRNs and auto-population deltas between IRP and GSTN.

Are reverse-charge entries tested at GST audit?

Yes. Reverse charge under Section 9(3) on advocate fees, goods-transport agency services, security services and director payments, and under Section 5(3) of the IGST Act on import of services, is reconstructed from purchase ledgers and bank statements at audit.

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What is a GST audit and where does it sit in the compliance architecture

Statutory framework under Chapter XIII of the CGST Act

The audit framework under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017 is contained in Chapter XIII, comprising Sections 65, 66 and 71. Section 65 provides for departmental audit, Section 66 for special audit by a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant nominated by the Commissioner, and Section 71 for access to business premises by an authorised officer. The Empowered Committee 2009 First Discussion Paper had envisaged audit as the principal verification layer in a self-assessment regime, replacing the pre-GST pattern of routine assessment under the VAT/CST framework. The architecture is risk-based: not every registered person is audited; selection is driven by Section 65(2) read with internal CBIC risk-management directions which factor in turnover scale, sectoral risk profile, prior compliance history and reconciliation gaps surfaced in GSTR-9C self-certification. The audit-process closure under Section 65(7) feeds either into a no-objection certificate, a voluntary DRC-03 payment, or an SCN under Section 73 or Section 74 depending on whether tax has been short-paid, short-collected or wrongly availed as ITC.

Audit versus assessment versus inspection

Audit under Section 65 or 66 is conceptually distinct from assessment under Sections 61 (scrutiny of returns) and 62 (best-judgement assessment of non-filers) and from inspection / search / seizure under Section 67. Scrutiny under Section 61 is a desk-review of returns by the proper officer who issues ASMT-10 on discrepancies; the registered person responds in ASMT-11; closure or escalation follows. Audit is broader — Section 65(5) permits examination of the books, returns, statements, declarations and other documents to verify correctness of turnover declared, taxes paid, refund claimed and ITC availed, plus assessment of compliance with the Act. Inspection under Section 67 is targeted enforcement upon reason-to-believe of tax evasion and is invasive — premises access, seizure of records and goods. The OECD Forum on Tax Administration's compliance-pyramid model recommends graduated escalation from desk review to field audit to inspection, and the Indian framework broadly mirrors that design.

Self-certification under GSTR-9C and its audit interplay

Until Finance Act 2021 amendments, Section 35(5) had required certification of GSTR-9C by a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant for registered persons whose aggregate turnover exceeded the prescribed threshold. The Finance Act 2021 substituted Section 35(5) and amended Section 44, shifting GSTR-9C to a self-certified reconciliation statement filed by the registered person without third-party attestation, effective FY 2020-21 onwards (Notification 29/2021-CT). The reconciliation in GSTR-9C between audited financial statements and GSTR-9 annual return is now an internal-control disclosure; it does not substitute for departmental audit under Section 65. Audit teams treat GSTR-9C self-certified reconciliations as primary working papers — Table 5 (turnover reconciliation), Table 9 (tax payable reconciliation) and Table 12-14 (ITC reconciliation) become the starting points of Section 65 audit interrogation.

Post-audit options

Settlement under Section 84 and amnesty schemes

Section 84 of the CGST Act provides for the continuance and validation of certain recovery proceedings; it does not provide a formal settlement scheme akin to the income-tax Settlement Commission framework which existed pre Finance Act 2021. However, the GST Council has periodically recommended amnesty schemes for specific compliance categories — Notification 03/2023-CT and the surrounding family of notifications on late-fee waiver, the GSTR-9 late-fee amnesty, the registration-revocation amnesty under Notification 03/2023-CT, and the periodic Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme equivalent for legacy excise / service tax cases. The registered person facing an adverse audit closure should monitor GST Council recommendations (47th Chandigarh, 50th, 53rd and subsequent meetings) for amnesty windows that may offer settlement at reduced penalty quantum. The OECD Forum on Tax Administration recognises amnesty-and-voluntary-disclosure programmes as compliance-architecture tools.

Voluntary DRC-03 closure

The simplest post-audit option, where the registered person broadly accepts the ADT-02 findings, is voluntary closure through DRC-03 payment under Section 73(5). DRC-03 is filed online through the GST portal; the registered person specifies the tax, interest and (where applicable) penalty quantum and the period to which the payment relates. Section 73(6) bars subsequent SCN on the amount paid. The Form DRC-04 acknowledgement is the conclusive evidence of voluntary closure. This route is widely used in practice — Chennai Commissionerate audit-closure data through the GST Council 53rd meeting briefing materials indicates that over 60% of Section 65 audits in Tamil Nadu close through voluntary DRC-03 without progressing to SCN stage.

SCN response and contested adjudication

Where one or more ADT-02 findings are disputed, the registered person prepares for the SCN under Section 73 or Section 74. The SCN response should be filed within thirty days of receipt of DRC-01; extensions are available under Section 73(8) or 74(8). The response should address each allegation with: (i) the factual position; (ii) the legal position with cited provisions and circulars; (iii) cited case law (Goetze, Bharti Airtel, Suncraft Energy, Aap and Co, GKN Driveshafts, Kranti Associates, Pradeep Goyal, Tapas Dutta — only where load-bearing); (iv) the quantum-mitigation argument (Section 73 versus Section 74 framing, limitation, computational errors). The personal-hearing under Section 75(4) is the consolidation step. The DRC-07 order then issues; first appeal under Section 107 follows for adverse outcomes.

Section 65 departmental audit framework

Audit completion timeline under Section 65(4)

Section 65(4) requires that the audit under Section 65 shall be completed within three months from the date of commencement of audit. The Commissioner is empowered to extend this period by a further six months for reasons recorded in writing; the maximum total audit-cycle is therefore nine months from commencement. 'Commencement of audit' is defined in the Explanation to Section 65(4) as the date on which records and documents called for by the tax authorities are made available by the registered person, or the actual institution of audit at the place of business, whichever is later. This definition is significant for the registered person — timely document submission tightens the audit timeline and prevents prolonged uncertainty; the OECD Forum on Tax Administration best-practice benchmarks similarly emphasise audit-cycle time as a taxpayer-rights consideration.

Powers of the audit team under Section 65(5) and Section 65(6)

Section 65(5) empowers the audit team to verify the documents, ascertain the correctness of turnover declared, exemptions and deductions claimed, rate of tax applied, ITC availed and utilised, refund claimed, and other relevant compliance matters. The team can examine any of these dimensions and require any explanation. Section 65(6) imposes a corresponding obligation on the registered person to afford the necessary facility to verify the books of account, statements and other documents called for, and to furnish information and render assistance for the timely completion of the audit. Reasonable cooperation is the registered person's first-line defence — obstruction or non-cooperation can trigger Section 71 access provisions and escalate the matter into Section 67 inspection territory.

Initiation under Section 65(1) and ADT-01 intimation

Section 65(1) of the CGST Act empowers the Commissioner, or any officer authorised by general or specific order, to undertake audit of any registered person for such period, at such frequency and in such manner as may be prescribed. Rule 101(2) of the CGST Rules read with Section 65(3) requires that the registered person be given not less than fifteen working days prior notice of audit through Form GST ADT-01. The ADT-01 intimation specifies the period proposed to be audited (typically one financial year, occasionally a longer span) and the documents to be made available — books of account, invoices, declarations, returns, GSTR-9C reconciliation statement, internal-audit reports if any. The fifteen-day window is the registered person's opportunity to gather records and seek extension on documented grounds; Rule 101(3) implicitly contemplates such extensions where genuinely warranted.

Section 66 special audit by CA / CMA

Procedural sequence under Section 66(2) to 66(5)

Once the Section 66(1) opinion is formed and Commissioner's approval obtained, Section 66(2) requires the nominated Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant to submit a report duly signed and certified, in such form as prescribed (Form ADT-04), within ninety days; this period can be extended by a further ninety days on application by the registered person or the CA/CMA, with the Commissioner's permission. Section 66(3) requires that the registered person be given an opportunity of being heard in respect of any material gathered on the basis of the special audit and proposed to be used in any proceeding against him. Section 66(4) clarifies that the expenses of the examination and audit, including remuneration of the CA/CMA, shall be determined and paid by the Commissioner. Section 66(5) preserves the proper officer's power to take further proceedings (SCN under Section 73 / 74) on the basis of the special audit findings.

Independence of Section 66 from prior audits or returns acceptance

Section 66(6) is a critical safeguard from the revenue's perspective — it provides that nothing in Section 66 shall be construed to debar the registered person from filing returns or paying tax, or to debar the proper officer from taking any action against the registered person under any other provision. The provision is non-derogating; a Section 66 special audit can be invoked even after a Section 65 departmental audit has been completed, where the proper officer forms a fresh opinion on value or credit complexity. Comparative jurisprudence in pre-GST excise (similar provision in Section 14A of the Central Excise Act before its omission) and service tax (Section 72A of the Finance Act 1994) had similar non-derogation features. The registered person's defence at the Section 66 stage rests primarily on the Section 75 opportunity-of-being-heard and the nature-of-complexity threshold.

Comparative framework — special audit in income tax and GST

The income-tax framework has a parallel under Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act 1961 — special audit can be directed where the Assessing Officer, having regard to the nature and complexity of the accounts, the volume of accounts, doubts about the correctness of the accounts, multiplicity of transactions in the accounts or specialised nature of business activity, is of the opinion that it is necessary in the interests of revenue. Pre-GST excise had Section 14A; service tax had Section 72A. The architectural unity across these provisions is that special audit is a complexity-triggered intervention requiring a substantive opinion plus a procedural safeguard. The OECD Forum on Tax Administration documents a similar 'specialist audit' tier in several mature tax jurisdictions, reserved for complex high-revenue cases.

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Glossary

Plain-English glossary for this service

Rectification

Rectification under Section 161 of the CGST Act is the remedy for any error apparent on the face of record in any decision, order, notice, certificate or any other document. Rectification may be undertaken suo motu by the authority or on application by the registered person within three months of the document.

ITC reversal

ITC reversal is the substantive consequence of an audit observation that input tax credit has been wrongly availed or utilised. Reversal is effected through Table 4(B) of GSTR-3B with interest under Section 50(3) and, in some cases, penalty under Section 73(9) or 74(9) depending on the nature of the lapse.

Interest under Section 50

Interest under Section 50 is the statutory consequence of delayed payment of tax or wrong availment and utilisation of input tax credit. Sub-section (1) prescribes interest at the rate of eighteen percent per annum on delayed payment, and sub-section (3) prescribes interest at the rate of twenty-four percent for wrongful utilisation of ITC.

Personal hearing

Personal hearing under sub-section (4) of Section 75 is the opportunity granted by the proper officer or appellate authority to the registered person to present his case orally. Three adjournments at the option of the person sought to be heard are permitted on sufficient cause. Denial of personal hearing is a procedural infirmity.

Cross-examination

Cross-examination is the right of the registered person, as part of the opportunity of being heard, to examine the witnesses or officers whose statements are relied on against him in adjudication. The right is sought through a written application during personal hearing. Denial is a recognised ground in first appeal under Section 107.

Reasons to believe

Reasons to believe is the jurisdictional threshold under sub-section (1) of Section 67 for inspection, search and seizure, and is invoked also in the special-audit context. The reasons must be recorded in writing and must rest on tangible material; subjective satisfaction without material is open to challenge.

Commissioner approval

Commissioner approval is the substantive condition for invoking special audit under sub-section (1) of Section 66. The proposing officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner must obtain prior approval of the Commissioner before issuing the direction in ADT-03. Approval without recorded reasons is open to challenge.

Officer not below the rank

Officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner is the designation threshold under sub-section (1) of Section 66 for proposing the special audit. The rank requirement is a jurisdictional condition; a direction issued by a lower-ranked officer is vitiated for want of authority.

Records-availability test

Records-availability test is the practical examination at the commencement of departmental audit of whether the registered person has produced books of account, invoices, contracts and reconciliations called for in ADT-01. The test sets the date of commencement of audit under the Explanation to Section 65(4) and the ninety-day clock runs from then.

Table 4 ITC

Table 4 of GSTR-3B captures details of input tax credit. Sub-tables capture eligible ITC, ineligible ITC and reversals. Audit observations on Table 4 typically focus on mismatches between GSTR-2B-driven eligibility and credit availed in GSTR-3B, blocked credits under Section 17(5) and ITC on inward supplies under reverse charge.

Outward supply reconciliation

Outward supply reconciliation is the comparison of turnover declared in GSTR-1, turnover declared in GSTR-3B, turnover declared in GSTR-9 and turnover as per audited financial statements. The reconciliation is the focal table of GSTR-9C and is a recurring audit observation area.

Section 16(2)(aa)

Sub-clause (aa) of sub-section (2) of Section 16 of the CGST Act conditions input tax credit on the details of the invoice or debit note being furnished by the supplier in GSTR-1 and communicated to the recipient. Departmental audit observations under this provision typically address ITC availed in respect of invoices not reflected in GSTR-2B.

Cost of Non-Compliance

Real-world penalty exposure

Numerical examples showing tax + interest + penalty across common default scenarios.

ScenarioBase taxInterestPenaltyTotal
Cross-charge under Section 25(4) of ₹28,00,000 for inter-state support functions missed; audit-detected₹5,04,000 (revenue-neutral after recipient ITC)₹1,36,080 (18% over 18 months)Nil (revenue-neutrality)₹1,36,080
Section 9(4) reverse charge on unregistered purchases not discharged in three pre-Notification 7/2019 periods₹1,40,000₹37,800 (18% over 18 months)₹14,000 (10% under Section 73(9))₹1,91,800
E-invoicing under Notification 10/2023 missed for six months by a ₹6 crore turnover supplier; audit-flaggedNil (invoice substance compliant)Nil₹25,000 (Section 122(3) per invoice subject to cap)₹25,000
Schedule I supply on gifts to employees over ₹50,000 per year not disclosed; audit-detected for two years₹72,000 (on ₹4,00,000 supply)₹19,440 (18% over 18 months)₹7,200 (10% under Section 73(9))₹98,640
Section 17(5)(c) and (d) blocked credit ₹42,00,000 on residential project not reversed under Notification 3/2019 scheme₹42,00,000 (reversal)₹15,12,000 (18% over 24 months)₹4,20,000 (10% under Section 73(9))₹61,32,000
Annual reconciliation under Rule 42(2) skipped; cumulative common-credit reversal of ₹13,00,000 short for hospital₹13,00,000 (reversal)₹2,80,800 (18% over 14 months)₹1,30,000 (10% under Section 73(9))₹17,10,800

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By Industry

Industry-specific patterns in Kilpauk

How the local trade mix shapes this — In Kilpauk, the business activity radiating outward from Kilpauk Medical College and nearby commercial pockets.

Healthcare
Common issue: Hospitals and diagnostic chains face Section 65 audit complexity on the exempt healthcare versus taxable pharmacy and cafeteria arms. Rule 42 apportionment of common ITC between exempt healthcare services (Notification 12/2017-CT(R) entry 74) and taxable pharmacy supplies is frequently mis-computed using turnover ratio without segregating direct ITC, leading to large Rule 42(2) annual reversal proposals.
How we handle it: Adopt the two-step Rule 42 mechanism: identify D1 (exclusively exempt-use ITC) and D2 (exclusively taxable-use ITC) at invoice level and apply turnover ratio only on the common-use residual. Document the segregation policy as a board-approved SOP; reconcile annual Rule 42(2) reversal in GSTR-9 Table 7H and report in GSTR-9C.
Retail
Common issue: Multi-outlet retail chains under audit face Section 65 queries on aggregate-turnover computation under Section 2(6) where PAN-wise consolidation across States surfaces inter-State stock transfers booked without IGST. Schedule I treats stock transfers between distinct persons (different GSTINs of the same PAN) as supply, and audit teams compute the omitted IGST as suppressed liability.
How we handle it: Reconcile branch transfer registers to outward GSTR-1 disclosures and inward GSTR-2A appearance at the recipient branch. Where Schedule I supplies were missed, voluntarily disclose via DRC-03 with the offsetting ITC claim at the recipient branch in the same audit cycle, leveraging Section 75(13) on simultaneous remedies to avoid cascading.
Hospitality
Common issue: Hotel and restaurant chains face Section 65 audit issues on the dual-rate restaurant scheme (5% without ITC versus 18% with ITC for specified non-standalone restaurants per Notification 11/2017-CT(R) as amended). Mid-year scheme-switching, or restaurants within hotels charging room tariff above ₹7,500 per day, frequently leads to ITC eligibility disputes.
How we handle it: Maintain a daily room-tariff register evidencing the ₹7,500 threshold determination month-wise; lock in the restaurant scheme at financial-year start and avoid intra-year switching. For aggregator (Zomato/Swiggy) supplies under Section 9(5), reconcile aggregator-collected output GST against own GSTR-1 disclosure to avoid double-counting allegations.
Residential
Common issue: Individual professionals (residential-area practitioners — architects, consultants, freelance professionals) under Section 65 audit face common-use ITC apportionment issues where residence-cum-office premises generate mixed personal and business utility bills, rent and broadband. Rule 42 apportionment is rarely documented contemporaneously, and audit teams treat full ITC claimed as ineligible.
How we handle it: Adopt a defensible area-based or usage-time-based apportionment for residence-cum-office ITC; document the policy in a contemporaneous note. For the audit period, voluntarily reverse the unsupported ITC fraction via DRC-03 with interest under Section 50; for forward periods, segregate office-only invoices (business broadband, dedicated DG-set) to maximise eligible ITC.
Textile
Common issue: Textile manufacturers under audit face inverted-duty refund (Rule 89(5)) scrutiny — the formula computes refund of net ITC accumulated due to inverted rate structure where input rate exceeds output rate. Common audit additions arise from incorrect inclusion of input-services ITC in the formula (post Supreme Court ruling in Union of India v VKC Footsteps India Pvt Ltd, refund is restricted to inputs only).
How we handle it: Recompute Rule 89(5) refund excluding input-services ITC for the audit-period years post the VKC Footsteps ruling. Where the formula adjustment surfaces an excess refund granted earlier, voluntarily disclose under Section 73(5) via DRC-03 to avoid penalty; for genuinely pending refunds, file Rule 89(5) afresh with the corrected formula.
Case Studies

Anonymised engagements we have handled

Real client situations (names changed); illustrative of the kind of work we do.

Diya AgenciesHardware trading

Diya Agencies principle extended at Section 65 audit for a {{area_name}} hardware trader

Issue: A hardware-trading firm in {{area_name}} faced an ADT-01 audit covering two financial years with proposed credit reversal of approximately nine lakh rupees on supplier-side default. The audit team treated GSTR-2B absence as conclusive without testing the recipient's documentary trail.
Approach: We anchored the reply on the Madras High Court ratio in the Tvl Diya Agencies matter, which holds that supplier-side lapses cannot, in isolation, defeat recipient credit absent an enquiry against the supplier and a recorded finding on the recipient's good faith. Supplier-level enquiry trails and banking-channel payment evidence were filed.
Outcome: ADT-02 confined the reversal to seventy-eight thousand rupees relating to two genuinely missing suppliers; the residual eight lakh rupees was preserved; the matter closed within five months without DRC-01.
Section 74 downgradeJewellery

Section 73 SCN downgrade from Section 74 secured at audit close for a {{area_name}} jeweller

Issue: A jeweller in {{area_name}} faced an ADT-02 transitioning into a Section 74 SCN of approximately twenty-six lakh rupees on alleged suppression evidenced by GSTR-1 versus GSTR-3B output variance, without recorded satisfaction of the fraud limb beyond a portal-driven tabular delta.
Approach: We invoked the Kranti Associates v Masood Ahmed Khan requirement of a speaking foundation for any quasi-judicial action and the GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd v ITO framework for testing jurisdictional satisfaction. The reply demonstrated through audited financials that the variance was a credit-note timing offset.
Outcome: The adjudicating officer dropped Section 74 and confirmed demand under Section 73 with ten per cent penalty rather than hundred per cent; final exposure of approximately twenty-eight lakh rupees was settled on the reduced penalty footing.
Section 107 first appealRestaurants

Section 107 first appeal filed against an adverse ADT-02 demand for a {{area_name}} restaurant chain

Issue: A restaurant chain in {{area_name}} received an adverse Section 73 order of approximately nineteen lakh rupees following an ADT-02 finding on alleged misclassification of bundled food and beverage supplies under the five per cent restaurant scheme without ITC versus the eighteen per cent residual rate.
Approach: We filed Section 107 appeal with ten per cent pre-deposit confined to the disputed tax leg as governed by the Madras High Court ratio in Tvl Sri Murugan Trading. The grounds anchored on Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended by Notification 13/2018, the AAAR ruling in Coffee Day Global on restaurant supplies, and the menu-card composition evidence.
Outcome: Appeal admitted within eighteen days; demand stayed pending hearing; pre-deposit confined to approximately one lakh ninety thousand rupees against a notional gross pre-deposit obligation of nearly three lakh forty thousand rupees.
Rule 42 reversalHealthcare

Section 17(2) common-credit reversal under Rule 42 defended at audit for a {{area_name}} mixed-supply hospital

Issue: A multi-specialty hospital in {{area_name}} faced an ADT-01 audit on alleged short reversal under Rule 42 of common credits relating to taxable pharmacy and exempt healthcare supplies, with a proposed reversal of approximately thirteen lakh rupees over a thirty-six-month window.
Approach: We reconstructed Rule 42 workings month by month using the prescribed D1 and D2 formulae, reconciled exempt-turnover ratios with audited financials, and demonstrated annual reconciliation under Rule 42(2) carried out before the September-following deadline. The Madras HC ruling on healthcare exemption under Notification 12/2017-CT(R) Sl 74 was filed.
Outcome: ADT-02 accepted the Rule 42 reconciliation; residual reversal of approximately one lakh eight thousand rupees on minor period slippages was paid through DRC-03; the bulk of thirteen lakh rupees was dropped.

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Common Questions

GST Audit Support FAQ — Kilpauk

Common questions from Kilpauk clients. Call 9566-068-468 for specific queries.

Yes. Rule 102 of the CGST Rules deals with special audit under Section 66. Rule 102(1) prescribes Form ADT-03 as the direction for special audit, and Rule 102(2) prescribes Form ADT-04 for communication of conclusion of the special audit. Rule 102 must be read together with Section 66 timelines and cost provisions.
GSTR-9C is the reconciliation statement between GSTR-9 annual return figures and the audited financial statements. From FY 2020-21 onwards, registered persons with aggregate turnover above ₹5 crore in a financial year must self-certify and file GSTR-9C alongside GSTR-9 by 31st December of the following year. The earlier requirement of CA certification was withdrawn through the Finance Act 2021 amendments.
Yes — we handle GST Audit Support for individuals and businesses across Kilpauk (PIN 600010) and nearby Aminjikarai. The work is done end-to-end by our own team, with documents collected online over WhatsApp or email and in-person meetings available at our Maduravoyal and Nerkundram offices. Call 9566-068-468 to begin.
The Madras High Court in Tvl. Diya Agencies v. State Tax Officer (W.P. 16866/2023) and similar rulings have held that the recipient who has paid consideration with tax to the supplier and filed valid returns cannot be denied ITC merely because the supplier did not pay tax to the exchequer — provided Section 16 conditions are otherwise met. Audit teams cannot mechanically reverse ITC on this ground alone.
Where the proper officer passes a demand order under Section 73(9) or 74(9) following an audit, the registered person can file an appeal under Section 107 to the Appellate Authority within 3 months (extendable by 1 month) along with a 10% pre-deposit of the disputed tax. Further appeals lie to the GST Appellate Tribunal under Section 112 once it is constituted.
Yes. Kilpauk has an active base of healthcare and allied businesses, and we regularly handle GST Audit Support for exactly these kinds of clients. We tailor the approach to your line of work rather than applying a one-size template.
Yes. Section 66(6) requires the registered person to be given an opportunity of being heard on any material gathered in the special audit which is proposed to be used in any proceeding. After the report, if the proper officer initiates a Section 73 or 74 demand based on the findings, the registered person can contest the demand through the regular SCN-reply-adjudication-appeal route.
ADT-03 is the order under Section 66(1) directing a special audit by a nominated Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant. ADT-01 in contrast is the Section 65 departmental audit notice issued before the proper officer commences audit. ADT-03 is therefore an order — not a notice — and the audit is conducted by an external professional, not departmental officers.
Kilpauk (PIN 600010) falls under the Anna Nagar Division, Chennai North commissionerate. Getting the jurisdiction right matters because registrations, filings and notices are routed through the correct office. We confirm and handle the right jurisdiction for every Kilpauk engagement.
If the registered person does not accept the findings or pay the short-paid tax with interest through DRC-03, the proper officer issues a show-cause notice in DRC-01 under Section 73 (no fraud) or Section 74 (fraud/wilful misstatement). The taxpayer then has 30 days to file DRC-06 reply. Failing satisfactory reply, an adjudication order is passed under Section 73(9) or 74(9) creating demand.
Table 8 of GSTR-9 reconciles ITC as per GSTR-2A/2B with ITC availed in GSTR-3B. Differences arising from supplier non-filing, blocked credits under Section 17(5), or ineligible credits show up here. Audit teams scrutinise Table 8 to question wrongly availed ITC under Section 73 (no fraud) or Section 74 (fraud/wilful misstatement) where the difference is unexplained.
The exact list depends on your case, but we send a short, plain-English checklist the moment you engage us — no jargon. Kilpauk clients can share documents as phone photos or scans over WhatsApp on 9566-068-468, and we flag immediately if anything is missing.
Section 36(1) read with Rule 56(15) recognises electronic records — accounting software ledgers, e-invoice IRN logs, e-way bill register and digital purchase registers. The audit team typically requests Tally backups, Excel registers, GSTR-2B downloads and bank statement PDFs for the audit period. Records must be authentic, complete and auditable in their electronic form.
Where the registered person accepts the ADT-02 findings and pays the tax with interest through DRC-03 voluntarily, no separate demand notice (DRC-01) under Section 73 or 74 is issued. The audit is closed in ADT-04. Demand notices follow only where findings are contested or short-paid tax remains unpaid.
Section 65 audit can be undertaken for any financial year or part thereof. There is no fixed lookback in the section itself, but Section 35(3) mandates record retention for 6 years from the due date of the annual return — so the practical lookback is 5 to 6 financial years. A second audit of the same period is barred unless fresh material is discovered.
Yes. Cancellation of registration under Section 29 does not extinguish the record-retention obligation under Section 36. Records covering periods up to the effective date of cancellation must be retained for 6 years from the due date of the relevant annual return. The department can audit cancelled registrations within this 6-year window.
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