GST Summons Reply Draft Format

[ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD]

Date: ___ / ___ / ______

To,
The Senior Intelligence Officer / Proper Officer
Directorate General of GST Intelligence / GST Department
[Office Address]

Subject: Reply to GST Summons issued under Section 70 of the CGST Act, 2017

Reference: Summons No. __________ dated __________

GSTIN: ____________________
Legal Name of Taxpayer: ____________________
Trade Name: ____________________

Respected Sir/Madam,

With reference to the summons referred above issued under Section 70 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, we respectfully submit as under:

1. Acknowledgement of Summons

We acknowledge receipt of the summons dated __________ requiring appearance and/or submission of documents in connection with the inquiry being conducted by your office.

We assure our full cooperation in the matter.

2. Submission of Facts

1. The taxpayer is engaged in the business of ____________________.
2. The taxpayer is duly registered under GST bearing GSTIN ____________________.
3. In compliance with the summons, the following information/documents are being submitted:
4. The records submitted are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.

3. Clarification / Explanation

Without prejudice to our rights and contentions, we submit the following explanation:

4. Request for Additional Time (If Applicable)

Due to unavoidable circumstances and the voluminous nature of records required, we request your good office to kindly grant additional time up to ___ / ___ / ______ for submission of remaining documents/information.

5. Prayer

In view of the above submissions, we respectfully request your good office to kindly:

• Take the above reply and documents on record.
• Grant reasonable opportunity of being heard.
• Provide additional time, wherever requested.
• Pass appropriate orders in accordance with law.

We assure continued cooperation in the proceedings.

Thanking You,

Yours Faithfully,

For ____________________

Authorized Signatory
Name: ____________________
Designation: ____________________
Mobile: ____________________
Email: ____________________