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Scrutiny of GST Returns · ICAI Registered Firm

Scrutiny of GST Returns reply to ASMT-10 with reconciliation, reasoning and proof.

Specialist scrutiny support under Section 61 of the CGST Act — covering ASMT-10 notice analysis, ASMT-11 reply drafting, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 reconciliation, ITC verification, and full representation before the jurisdictional GST officer.

Scrutiny of GST returns under Section 61 of the CGST Act is the first level of departmental review where the proper officer examines GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-2A, GSTR-2B, and other returns to identify discrepancies in tax liability, input tax credit, turnover, exempt supplies, and refund claims. The proper officer issues notice in Form ASMT-10 seeking explanation for each discrepancy.

Our scrutiny of GST returns services cover ASMT-10 notice analysis, point-wise reply drafting in Form ASMT-11, GSTR-1 versus GSTR-3B reconciliation, GSTR-2A and GSTR-2B versus GSTR-3B reconciliation, GSTR-9 versus books reconciliation, ITC ledger verification, and explanation of common scrutiny parameters used by the GST department.

NDS Advisors provides end-to-end scrutiny defence — reconciliation working papers, ASMT-11 reply drafting with legal backing, personal hearing representation, ASMT-12 closure follow-up, and protection from escalation into Section 73 or 74 SCN proceedings — ensuring scrutiny is closed without unnecessary tax demand or penalty.

Our Scrutiny of Returns Services

01

ASMT-10 Notice Review

Detailed analysis of each discrepancy raised by the proper officer.

02

Reconciliation Working

GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2A, GSTR-2B, GSTR-9 reconciliation papers prepared.

03

ASMT-11 Reply Drafting

Point-wise reply with legal grounds, case laws, and supporting evidence.

04

ITC Discrepancy Reply

Defence of input tax credit claimed and matching with GSTR-2A/2B.

05

Turnover Mismatch Reply

Explanation of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, books, and ITR turnover differences.

06

E-way Bill Reconciliation

Reply on differences with e-way bill data and outward supplies.

07

Personal Hearing

Representation before the proper officer with documents and arguments.

08

ASMT-12 Closure

Follow-up till scrutiny is dropped via ASMT-12 acceptance order.

Our Approach

1

Notice Study

Each discrepancy in ASMT-10 mapped to specific returns and ledgers.

2

Reconciliation

Detailed reconciliation working papers prepared with supporting docs.

3

Reply Drafting

ASMT-11 reply with legal grounds, judicial precedents, and proof.

4

Representation

Personal appearance, document submission, and clarification.

5

Closure

ASMT-12 acceptance or controlled transition to next stage.

Why It Matters

Scrutiny closed at notice stage
No escalation to SCN proceedings
Strong reconciliation defence
Point-wise legal grounds
ITC fully protected
Personal hearing representation
Within statutory reply timeline
Audit-ready working papers

Frequently Asked Questions

Scrutiny is the process under Section 61 of the CGST Act where the proper officer examines GST returns to verify correctness and seeks explanation for any discrepancy.

Form ASMT-10 is the notice issued by the proper officer informing the taxpayer about discrepancies noticed in returns and seeking an explanation within 30 days.

The taxpayer must reply within 30 days of receipt of ASMT-10 notice through Form ASMT-11, with possible extension on a reasoned request.

If the reply is unsatisfactory, the officer may proceed with audit under Section 65, inspection under Section 67, or issue show cause notice under Section 73 or 74.

Section 61 empowers the proper officer to scrutinise the returns furnished by a registered person and inform discrepancies for explanation and corrective action.

Received an ASMT-10 Notice?

From ASMT-10 analysis and reconciliation working to ASMT-11 reply drafting and personal hearing — get specialist GST scrutiny defence that closes notices at the first stage itself.

Talk to a GST Scrutiny Specialist or call +91 9819 000 511