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How to Check GST Notice Online — View & Respond to Notices - 2026
NoticesBeginner⏱ 4 min read🗓 Updated April 2026
How to Check GST Notice Online — View & Respond to Notices - 2026
GST notices are issued by the tax department electronically on the GST portal. You do NOT receive physical notice by post — it is uploaded to your portal login. Many businesses miss notices because they do not check the portal regularly, leading to ex-parte orders and heavy penalties. Checking for notices weekly is a good compliance practice.
Step-by-Step Process
1
Login to GST Portal
Go to gst.gov.in and login with your GSTIN credentials (username and password, then OTP).
2
Navigate to Notices
Go to Services → User Services → View Notices and Orders. Alternatively, go to Services → Compliance → Notices and Orders. All notices issued to your GSTIN appear here with their type, date, due date, and status.
3
Filter by Notice Type or Date
You can filter by: Financial Year, Notice/Order type (ASMT-10, DRC-01, REG-03, etc.), and Status (Issued, Replied, Disposed). Filter by "Issued" status to see notices that have not been responded to yet.
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View and Download the Notice
Click the notice reference number to open it. Click "Download" to save the PDF. Read the notice carefully — it will state: the section under which it is issued, the discrepancy or query, the specific period it relates to, and the deadline for response.
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Respond Before the Deadline
Click "Reply" against the notice. For ASMT-10 (return scrutiny), you reply in Form ASMT-11. For DRC-01 (demand notice), reply in DRC-03 (voluntary payment) or provide a written reply. Attach supporting documents (invoices, bank statements, ledgers) as PDF. Submit using DSC or EVC.
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Track the Response
After submitting your reply, the status changes to "Replied". Track subsequent orders under the same notice thread — the officer may issue a final order (ASMT-12 for scrutiny, DRC-07 for demand) after reviewing your reply.
Pro Tips
Set a calendar reminder to check the portal every Monday — GST notices have strict response windows (typically 7–30 days) and missing them results in ex-parte orders.
Never ignore a notice. An unanswered DRC-01 becomes a final demand order (DRC-07) automatically after the response window.
For complex notices (tax demand above ₹1 lakh), consult a CA or GST practitioner before replying — an incorrect reply can be used against you in subsequent proceedings.
The GST portal now sends SMS and email alerts when a notice is issued, but these can go to spam. Verify the contact details in your registration are current.
You can authorise a CA or tax professional as your GST practitioner — they can then view and respond to notices on your behalf.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
⚠️ Failure to respond to a notice within the prescribed time results in: an ex-parte assessment order (officer decides based on available data, which is rarely in your favour), a tax demand with 18% interest, and additional penalty of up to 100% of the tax amount for fraud/suppression cases under Section 74.
Calculate your penalty or interest: Use our free
GST Penalty Calculator to find the exact late fee and interest if you've missed a filing deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technically no, but you can file a condonation of delay application requesting the officer to accept a late reply. This is at the officer's discretion. Filing immediately after the deadline with a valid reason (illness, unavailability of records) gives the best chance of acceptance.
ASMT-10 is a scrutiny notice — the officer has found a discrepancy in your returns and is asking for an explanation. It does not demand tax yet. DRC-01 is a show cause notice for tax demand — the officer proposes a specific tax amount and you must explain why it should not be levied.
All genuine GST notices are issued through the official portal (gst.gov.in) and have a system-generated DIN (Document Identification Number). Notices received by email or WhatsApp without a DIN are suspicious — verify on the portal before responding to them.
