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Chennai South · Tambaram Division · Perungalathur GST Audit Support

GST Audit Support for Perungalathur (PIN 600063)

GST Audit Support delivery for residential and retail firms across Perungalathur — with same-day acknowledgement delivery

GST Audit Support for Perungalathur firms under Chennai South (Tambaram Division) with on-time portal submission and full statutory reconciliation. Call 9566-068-468.

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What happens if findings in ADT-02 are ignored in Perungalathur, Chennai?

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.

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GST Audit Support in Perungalathur — 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 Perungalathur Clients Choose FilingPro

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

15+ Years Chennai Audit Experience

Our practice has handled departmental audits since the service tax and VAT era — deep institutional memory of jurisdictional CGST and SGST audit teams in Chennai, their typical findings and effective reply structures.

ADT-01 Notice Handled End-to-End

Every ADT-01 notice received by a Perungalathur client is acknowledged within 24 hours and full records compilation begins under Rule 101(2). No last-minute scramble at audit start.

On-Site Audit Representation

For audits conducted at the registered principal place of business, FilingPro consultants are present throughout — answering queries, producing records and protecting against adverse interpretations on the spot.

Table 8 GSTR-9 Reconciliation

Table 8 of GSTR-9 — the reconciliation between GSTR-2A/2B and ITC availed in GSTR-3B — prepared in advance with documentary backup. Variances explained before audit team raises queries.

Section 17(5) Workings Pre-Disclosed

Motor vehicles for personal use, food and beverages, club memberships, works contract for immovable property and goods/services for personal use — all Section 17(5) blocked credits flagged and reversed in returns proactively.

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.

Key Benefits

What Perungalathur Clients Get

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

Section 17(5) Reversals Pre-Booked
Blocked credits — motor vehicles for personal use, food and beverages, club memberships, works contract for immovable property — identified and reversed in monthly GSTR-3B itself. No audit reversal demand.
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. Perungalathur 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 Perungalathur 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 Perungalathur 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.
Comparison

Section 65 (Departmental) vs Section 66 (Special)

Why this matters here — Across Perungalathur, the business activity radiating outward from Perungalathur Railway Station and nearby commercial pockets. Practitioners note that with quick access via Perungalathur Railway Station and feeder routes connecting Perungalathur to the rest of Chennai.

AspectSection 65 (Departmental)Section 66 (Special)
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
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
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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 — Across Perungalathur, the cluster of residential, retail, light manufacturing businesses that defines Perungalathur'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
Issuance of ADT-02 with adverse findings30 daysInternal review and reply preparationWhere the registered person disputes findings, the matter typically proceeds to a Section 73 or Section 74 show-cause within a reasonable window; the practitioner should be ready to file the formal Section 73 or 74 reply on receipt of the show-cause.
GSTR-9C self-certification mismatch with audit observationsOn due dateReconciliation note for recordMismatch flagged as audit observation under Rule 101(4); may escalate to Section 73 SCN if not reconciled

Deadline pressure points we see in Perungalathur: Where Perungalathur differs: for the professional and salaried population of Perungalathur navigating personal-tax and home-office GST.

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Forms used in this engagement

DRC-01Show cause notice under Section 73 or 74

Formal SCN summary served along with the detailed notice; captures the tax, interest and penalty proposed, the financial period and the grounds

Issued at least three months before the time-limit for adjudication order under Section 73(10); six months under Section 74(10) Jurisdictional proper officer (officer-issued)
DRC-06Reply to show cause notice

Written reply by the registered person to a SCN issued in DRC-01; carries denial or admission, supporting documents and request for personal hearing

Within the time allowed in the SCN, generally thirty days Common Portal (taxpayer)
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 Audit Support in Perungalathur, Chennai 600063

For GST Audit Support at PIN 600063, understanding the Tambaram Division's documentation norms removes most of the friction from the process. Every Perungalathur engagement we open begins with the basics: PIN 600063, the Tambaram Division, and the coordinates 12.9061, 80.1147 that anchor the locality. Perungalathur (PIN 600063) falls under the Tambaram Division of the Chennai South, the jurisdiction that handles statutory matters for businesses at this PIN. Approvals, acknowledgements and queries for Perungalathur businesses tie back to the Tambaram Division, so our GST Audit Support cadence accounts for how that office works.

Working in Perungalathur brings a logistical edge: proximity to GST Road and the Perungalathur Railway Station corridor keeps physical document handling fast. Freight and foot traffic from the Perungalathur Railway Station hub pull steady daily commerce through Perungalathur, so there is rarely a quiet filing month in this residential mixed with neighbourhood commerce pocket. Commercial activity in Perungalathur runs medium, so GST Audit Support volumes scale through peak months and we staff the Perungalathur desk accordingly. The businesses clustered around GST Road in Perungalathur drive the bulk of the GST Audit Support workload we see each cycle.

We have closed enough GST Audit Support files for logistics firms near Perungalathur to know where the department usually probes. GST Audit Support for logistics businesses in Perungalathur hinges on getting the sector's recurring entries right the first time. The logistics character of Perungalathur commerce influences everything from invoice formats to the supporting documents a GST Audit Support review needs. The logistics firms we serve in Perungalathur value a GST Audit Support partner who already understands their sector's compliance rhythm.

A Perungalathur client sees the same GST Audit Support cadence each cycle: intake, reconciliation, review, filing, acknowledgement. Fixed-fee scoping means a Perungalathur business knows the GST Audit Support cost up front, with no surprise additions mid-engagement. Every GST Audit Support file we open for Perungalathur is reconciled, reviewed by a qualified practitioner, and archived for seven years. Working papers for Perungalathur GST Audit Support engagements stay archived and retrievable, which makes any later notice or query straightforward to answer.

We treat Perungalathur and Mudichur as one catchment for GST Audit Support, which keeps documentation and turnaround consistent. Serving Perungalathur and Mudichur from one team keeps GST Audit Support turnaround identical across the cluster. Coverage from Perungalathur naturally extends to Mudichur, so group entities across the area share one GST Audit Support workflow. GST Audit Support clients in Mudichur are handled by the same practitioners who run our Perungalathur desk.

Patterns we track for Perungalathur include residential documentation gaps, timing mismatches, and the questions the Tambaram Division tends to raise. The longer we serve Perungalathur, the more precisely we predict where a GST Audit Support file needs attention. Common patterns in the Tambaram Division give Perungalathur businesses an early-warning map we use to pre-empt GST Audit Support issues. Recurring gaps in Perungalathur residential records are the first thing our GST Audit Support review closes out.

Shifting principal place of business to Perungalathur means updating jurisdiction to the Chennai South, and we manage the paperwork end-to-end. A startup setting up near Perungalathur Railway Station in Perungalathur gets a GST Audit Support foundation built for the Tambaram Division from day one. Relocating a registered office into Perungalathur (PIN 600063) changes the assessing division, and we handle that GST Audit Support transition cleanly. First-time GST Audit Support for a Perungalathur business is where getting the basics right saves years of cleanup later.

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GST Audit Support in Perungalathur — Complete Guide

For Perungalathur businesses receiving an ADT-01 audit notice under Section 65 of the CGST Act, the 15 working days notice window prescribed by Rule 101(2) is used by FilingPro to compile all 12 months of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 returns, audited financials, ITC ledger with Section 17(5) workings and e-invoice IRN logs — so the audit team finds organised, reconciled records on day one.

GST Audit Support in Perungalathur, Chennai

Section 65 departmental audit and Section 66 special audit representation for Perungalathur 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 Perungalathur — Section 65 and Section 66 Expert

A dedicated GST audit consultant in Perungalathur 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 Perungalathur

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 Perungalathur — Above ₹5 Crore Turnover

For Perungalathur 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 Perungalathur
Section 65 departmental audit handled end-to-end for Perungalathur 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 Perungalathur 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 Perungalathur
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 Form ADT-03 in GST?

Form ADT-03 is the order issued under Section 66(1) directing a Commissioner-nominated Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant to conduct a special audit. It is an order, not a notice, and the nominated professional then conducts the audit on the department's behalf.

Within how many months must a Section 65 audit be completed?

Section 65(4) requires completion within three months from the date of commencement. The Commissioner may extend the period by a further six months for reasons recorded in writing, taking the outer limit to nine months in extended cases.

What is the time limit for a Section 66 special audit report?

Section 66(2) requires the nominated Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant to submit the audit report within ninety days. The period is extendable by another ninety days on application by the auditor or on the department's own motion for sufficient reasons.

Who bears the auditor's professional fee under Section 66?

Under Section 66(5) the Commissioner determines and discharges the remuneration of the nominated Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant. The registered person carries no fee burden for the special-audit professional, although internal representation costs remain to the taxpayer's account.

Has GSTR-9C self-certification continued to apply for the financial years since 2020-21?

Yes. Beginning the 2020-21 financial year, taxpayers crossing the five-crore aggregate-turnover mark in any year self-certify the reconciliation statement. Earlier external certification by a Chartered Accountant was dispensed with by the Finance Act 2021 amendments to Section 44.

What is the GSTR-9C turnover threshold from FY 2020-21?

The threshold is aggregate turnover above five crore rupees in the financial year, applied PAN-wise across all GSTINs. Persons below this threshold are not required to file GSTR-9C even where GSTR-9 filing is otherwise compulsory for them.

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Reading this guide locally — Across Perungalathur, on the Vandalur-Tambaram corridor that passes through Perungalathur.

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.

Representation rights under Section 75

Bound-by-appellate-decisions principle under Section 75(11)

Section 75(11) provides that an issue on which the appellate authority or Appellate Tribunal or High Court has given its decision which is prejudicial to the interest of revenue in some other proceedings, and an appeal to the appellate authority or Appellate Tribunal or High Court or Supreme Court against such decision is pending, the period of stay shall be excluded in computing the limitation period. The provision permits the revenue to preserve its position pending appeal; the corresponding taxpayer protection is the principle that the proper officer is bound by appellate decisions on the same issue unless distinguished. Where the registered person can cite a binding precedent on the same issue from the Madras High Court or AAR Tamil Nadu, the proper officer is obliged to apply it.

Opportunity of being heard under Section 75(4)

Section 75(4) of the CGST Act provides that an opportunity of being heard shall be granted where a request is received in writing from the person chargeable with tax or penalty, or where any adverse decision is contemplated against such person. The opportunity is a substantive procedural right derived from the principles of natural justice and the constitutional audi alteram partem principle. The GKN Driveshafts (India) v ITO Supreme Court principle on the pre-decisional opportunity is applied in the GST context with full force. The proper officer's failure to grant the opportunity, or grant in a perfunctory manner, vitiates the order and provides grounds for writ relief under Article 226 of the Constitution before the Madras High Court.

Multiple adjournments and Section 75(5)

Section 75(5) provides that the proper officer shall, if sufficient cause is shown by the person chargeable with tax, grant time to that person and adjourn the hearing for reasons to be recorded in writing; provided that no such adjournment shall be granted for more than three times to a person during the proceedings. The three-adjournment cap is a calibration between procedural fairness and proceeding-efficiency. In practice, registered persons facing complex audit findings should plan their adjournment requests strategically — use the first adjournment to gather documents, the second for representation-counsel engagement, and reserve the third for final consolidation. Beyond three adjournments, the proper officer is empowered to proceed ex-parte under Section 75(5) and pass the order on best-judgement basis.

Post-audit options

Writ remedy before the Madras High Court

Where the ADT-02 findings, the SCN under Section 73/74, or the DRC-07 adjudication order suffers from jurisdictional infirmity — absence of Commissioner approval for Section 66 special audit, breach of Section 65(4) audit-completion timeline, denial of Section 75(4) opportunity of hearing, absence of Section 75(6) reasoned order, absence of DIN under Pradeep Goyal, breach of natural justice under audi alteram partem — the registered person can file a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution before the Madras High Court. The Aap and Co v UoI (Gujarat HC) and Asahi India Glass v UoI (P&H HC) line of authority offers guidance on writ entertainability in tax matters. The writ remedy is extraordinary and reserved for jurisdictional questions, not for merit-based challenges which belong in the statutory appellate hierarchy.

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.

Section 65 departmental audit framework

Audit period and frequency under Section 65(2)

Section 65(2) provides that the audit shall be conducted at the place of business of the registered person or in the office of the proper officer. The period covered is generally one financial year; multi-year audits are permissible where risk parameters warrant. Rule 101(1) limits the audit to a financial year unless the Commissioner specifically directs otherwise. The frequency of audit selection is risk-driven — the CBIC's Audit Manual (2019, periodically updated) directs Commissionerates to combine GSTN risk-engine outputs with sectoral profiles and prior-audit findings. Persons whose aggregate turnover crosses prescribed risk thresholds, or who have triggered specific red flags (large refund claims, sharp ITC growth versus output growth, GSTR-2A versus GSTR-3B mismatches), are prioritised. The GST Council 47th Chandigarh meeting (June 2022) had recommended a more nuanced risk-based selection to reduce small-taxpayer compliance burden.

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.

What Perungalathur clients usually ask next: Where Perungalathur differs: for the professional and salaried population of Perungalathur navigating personal-tax and home-office GST.

Glossary

Plain-English glossary for this service

Block credit register

Block credit register is the internal ledger maintained by the registered person under good-practice (not statutorily prescribed) listing every input tax credit availed and separately the credits blocked under Section 17(5) categories such as motor vehicles, food and beverages, club memberships and personal consumption, with rationale.

RCM register

RCM register is the internal ledger that tracks every transaction on which tax is payable under reverse charge by the recipient under Section 9(3) or 9(4) read with Notification 13/2017-CT, capturing GTA freight, legal fees, director sitting fees, security services, sponsorship and unregistered supplier purchases above thresholds.

Audit observation cure

Audit observation cure is the corrective workflow undertaken by the practitioner between the draft observation by the audit officer and issuance of formal ADT-02, by which a substantive demand position is reduced or eliminated through written submission, additional records, judicial precedent application and where appropriate voluntary DRC-03 payment.

Audit closure meeting

Audit closure meeting is the final sitting between the registered person and the audit officer where the contents of the draft ADT-02 are walked through, accepted positions are confirmed for voluntary payment and contested positions are flagged for the formal reply track, ahead of the officer signing and issuing ADT-02.

Principal place mismatch

Principal place mismatch is the practical situation where the registered person's principal place of business as declared in REG-06 differs from the location at which books of account are actually maintained, often resolved at audit commencement by treating the books-location as an additional place of business under Section 65(4) proviso.

Records reconstruction

Records reconstruction is the practitioner-led rebuilding of statutory registers under Rule 56 where the original electronic or physical records have been lost or corrupted, typically sourced from e-invoice portal IRN logs, banked-receipt trails, supplier statements and e-way-bill registers, with the reconstruction methodology disclosed in writing.

Departmental audit

Departmental audit is the audit conducted by the tax authorities under Section 65 of the CGST Act. The Commissioner or any officer authorised by general or specific order undertakes the audit at the place of business of the registered person or at the office of the proper officer. The substantive provision is Section 65 and the procedure is set out in Rule 101.

Special audit

Special audit is the audit ordered under Section 66 of the CGST Act where the officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner, having regard to the nature and complexity of the case and the interest of revenue, is of the opinion that the value has not been correctly declared or the credit availed is not within the normal limits. The audit is conducted by a chartered accountant or cost accountant nominated by the Commissioner.

ADT-01

ADT-01 is the statutory notice issued by the proper officer under sub-section (3) of Section 65 read with sub-rule (2) of Rule 101 informing the registered person of the institution of departmental audit. The notice must be served not less than fifteen working days prior to the conduct of audit and carries the period under audit, the place, the date and the records to be made available.

ADT-02

ADT-02 is the audit report under Section 65 communicated by the proper officer to the registered person within thirty days of conclusion of audit. It captures the findings of audit, the rights and obligations of the registered person, and the reasons for such findings. ADT-02 is the formal closure document of the departmental audit track.

ADT-03

ADT-03 is the direction issued under sub-section (1) of Section 66 read with sub-rule (1) of Rule 102 by which the proper officer, with prior approval of the Commissioner, directs the registered person to get his records examined and audited by a chartered accountant or cost accountant nominated by the Commissioner.

ADT-04

ADT-04 is the communication by the proper officer to the registered person of the findings of the special audit conducted under Section 66. It carries the observations of the nominee chartered accountant or cost accountant and the officer's view, and is the formal closure document of the special-audit track.

Cost of Non-Compliance

Real-world penalty exposure

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

ScenarioBase taxInterestPenaltyTotal
Section 47 late fee on GSTR-9 delayed by 90 days for ₹12 crore turnover entity; audit-flaggedNilNil₹18,000 (₹200 per day capped at 0.04% of turnover per Notification 7/2023)₹18,000
Records under Section 36 not retained for six years; ADT-01 audit unable to access two financial years of source data₹4,80,000 (best-judgement reconstruction)₹1,29,600 (18% over 18 months)₹25,000 (Section 125 general penalty)₹6,34,600
GSTR-9C self-certification not filed for FY 2021-22 by registered person above ₹5 crore aggregate turnoverNil (reconciliation only)Nil₹50,000 (₹25,000 CGST + ₹25,000 SGST under Section 47(2) capped)₹50,000
RCM on advocate fees of ₹14,00,000 under Section 9(3) not discharged across three financial years; audit-detected₹2,52,000₹68,040 (18% over 18 months)₹25,200 (10% of tax under Section 73(9) post-ADT-02)₹3,45,240
Section 17(5) blocked credit on motor vehicles ₹6,00,000 availed for two years; identified at Section 65 audit₹1,08,000₹29,160 (18% over 18 months)₹10,800 (10% of tax under Section 73(9))₹1,47,960
Table 8 GSTR-9 mismatch ₹22,00,000 between GSTR-2A and ITC availed; audit-flagged supplier-default segment₹3,96,000₹1,06,920 (18% over 18 months)₹39,600 (10% under Section 73(9) post-Suncraft defence)₹5,42,520

How Perungalathur businesses typically avoid these: Where Perungalathur differs: the business activity radiating outward from Perungalathur Railway Station and nearby commercial pockets. We see for the professional and salaried population of Perungalathur navigating personal-tax and home-office GST.

By Industry

Industry-specific patterns in Perungalathur

How the local trade mix shapes this — Across Perungalathur, the business activity radiating outward from Perungalathur Railway Station and nearby commercial pockets.

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.
Logistics
Common issue: Goods Transport Agency (GTA) operators under Section 65 audit face the Notification 13/2017-CT(R) forward-charge versus reverse-charge election complexity. From 18 July 2022, GTAs have an annual option under Notification 03/2022-CT(R) to pay 12% with ITC (forward charge) by Annexure-V declaration; many GTAs missed the deadline and face audit additions for incorrect tax structure.
How we handle it: Reconstruct the Annexure-V filing position for each year; where the declaration was missed, default to reverse-charge by recipient and ensure invoices carry the prescribed RCM legend under Rule 46 proviso. Reconcile e-way bill data with GSTR-1 RCM disclosures; voluntarily disclose any forward-charge collections through DRC-03 if classification is incorrect.
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.
Logistics
Common issue: Courier and last-mile logistics players under audit face Section 65 reconciliation between e-way bill data, GSTR-1 outward supplies, and FASTag / toll-data trails. Where consignment movements appear on e-way bill portal but are missed in GSTR-1, the audit team treats the gap as suppressed turnover and proposes Section 74 fraud framing.
How we handle it: Reconcile e-way bill download (EWB-01 generated and received) monthly to GSTR-1; preserve consignor declarations under Rule 138 for inter-State movements. Where genuine gaps exist (e.g. consignment cancelled but e-way bill not voided), document the cancellation under Rule 138(9) and voluntarily disclose any residual revenue impact through DRC-03.
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.
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.
Notification 14/2022Logistics

Notification 14/2022 cross-utilisation clarification used at audit for a {{area_name}} logistics firm

Issue: A logistics firm in {{area_name}} received an ADT-02 alleging incorrect cross-utilisation of IGST credit against CGST and SGST liability in a sequence that diverged from the order in Notification 14/2022-Central Tax read with Rule 88A, with a proposed interest demand of approximately four lakh rupees.
Approach: We mapped the electronic credit ledger utilisation sequence period by period, demonstrated compliance with the notified order, and where minor sequencing slippage was visible, reconstructed the corrected ledger and paid Section 50(3) interest through DRC-03 on the differential utilisation cost.
Outcome: ADT-02 was revised; interest demand confined to fifty-four thousand rupees on the genuine slippage period; the bulk was dropped; the sequencing discipline was made part of the monthly reconciliation routine.
GTA forward-chargeGoods transport

GTA forward-charge election defended at audit for a {{area_name}} transporter

Issue: A goods-transport agency in {{area_name}} received an ADT-01 audit on a contention that its forward-charge election under Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) as amended by Notification 3/2022 was invalid for the relevant year, with a proposed demand of approximately fifteen lakh rupees on a deemed RCM-only basis.
Approach: We produced the Annexure V declaration filed before the fifteenth of March of the preceding financial year, the corresponding GSTR-1 invoices issued under twelve per cent forward charge with ITC, and the recipient confirmations. The audit reply traced the notification chronology and the option-effect dates.
Outcome: ADT-02 accepted the forward-charge election; the fifteen lakh rupee deemed-RCM demand was dropped; subsequent year Annexure V was filed within window to preserve the election.
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.

Why these Perungalathur engagements look the way they do: Where Perungalathur differs: the cluster of residential, retail, light manufacturing businesses that defines Perungalathur's commercial fabric. We see for the professional and salaried population of Perungalathur navigating personal-tax and home-office GST.

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“Received an ADT-01 audit notice for FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22. FilingPro compiled all 24 months of returns, reconciled GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B vs books and prepared Table 8 GSTR-9 working before the audit team arrived. ADT-02 had only minor findings — closed via DRC-03 with no demand notice.”
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“Our ITC of ₹38 lakh was being questioned because some suppliers had not filed GSTR-1. FilingPro defended the credit citing Tvl. Diya Agencies and demonstrated Section 16 compliance with payment evidence. Audit team accepted the position — full ITC retained.”
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“Section 66 special audit was ordered for our trading business. FilingPro coordinated with the Commissioner-nominated CA, gave full record access, prepared Section 17(5) workings and RCM register. Final report had no adverse findings on valuation or ITC.”
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Common Questions

GST Audit Support FAQ — Perungalathur

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

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.
Section 65 audit is conducted at the principal place of business as registered in REG-06. If the audit covers transactions of branches (additional places of business), the records of those branches must be produced at the principal place or made accessible to the audit team. Perungalathur businesses with branches outside Tamil Nadu must coordinate branch records to the audit venue.
Call or WhatsApp 9566-068-468 with a one-line description of your requirement. We confirm exactly which documents your Perungalathur case needs, share a fixed quote upfront, and start once you approve. The first discussion is free.
Form GST ADT-01 is the audit notice. Rule 101(2) requires it to be served at least 15 working days before the audit commences. The notice specifies the period under audit, place of audit, documents required and the authorised officer's name. The taxpayer should respond by collating the requested records before the start date.
Generally no. Once a Section 65 audit has been completed for a period and ADT-04 has been issued, that period cannot be re-audited under Section 65. Special audit under Section 66 is a distinct power and may be invoked separately if the Assistant Commissioner forms an opinion on incorrect valuation or excess credit. Re-opening a closed Section 65 audit requires fresh material and is exceptional.
Yes, we regularly take over part-completed GST Audit Support work. Share what has been done so far on WhatsApp 9566-068-468 and we will review it, point out anything that needs correcting, and continue from where you are.
Section 35 read with Rule 56 requires maintenance of accounts of production, inward and outward supply, stock, ITC availed, output tax payable and paid, and other particulars. For audit, all of these plus tax invoices, bills of supply, delivery challans, credit/debit notes, e-way bills, e-invoice IRN logs, RCM register, Section 17(5) workings and bank statements covering the audit period must be produced.
ADT-04 is the audit closure or conclusion order under Rule 101(5). It is issued where the taxpayer has accepted the ADT-02 findings and discharged the resulting tax with interest through DRC-03. ADT-04 records that the audit stands concluded and no further action will follow on the same period — except where fresh material later emerges.
Yes — we handle GST Audit Support for individuals and businesses across Perungalathur (PIN 600063) and nearby Mannivakkam. 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.
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.
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.
Turnaround depends on the service and how quickly you share documents. Once we have a complete set, GST Audit Support for Perungalathur clients moves without avoidable delay, and we keep you posted at each stage. We give a realistic timeline upfront rather than an optimistic one.
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.
Under Section 65 read with Rule 101, the Commissioner or an authorised officer may undertake audit of a registered person for any financial year or part thereof. ADT-01 notice is issued at least 15 working days before commencement. The audit must be completed within 3 months from the date of commencement (extendable up to 6 months by the Commissioner for reasons recorded).
Section 66 allows an Assistant Commissioner (not below this rank) with prior approval of the Commissioner to direct a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant — nominated by the Commissioner — to audit a registered person where the officer is of the opinion that the value declared is not correct or the credit availed is not within the normal limits. The order is issued in ADT-03 and the auditor's report is submitted within 90 days, extendable by another 90 days.
Recurring findings include — ITC mismatch between GSTR-2B and GSTR-3B, Section 17(5) blocked credits wrongly availed (motor vehicles for personal use, food and beverages, club memberships), RCM not paid on advocate fees and GTA, e-way bill missing for consignments above ₹50,000, e-invoice non-compliance for taxpayers above ₹5 crore AATO, HSN summary errors in GSTR-1 Table 12, and Schedule III adjustments not made for related-party transactions.
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