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Statutory Notices & Scrutiny Hub

Handling Income Tax & GST Show Cause Notices, Scrutiny, Reassessment & Reply Protocols

In-depth statutory guidance on receiving, analyzing, and responding to direct and indirect tax notices, including Income Tax Sections 142(1), 143(2), 148 reassessment notices, and GST Form DRC-01 Show Cause Notices.

Governing Statutory Acts & Frameworks

Income-tax Act, 1961 (Sections 142(1), 143(2), 148, 148A, 156); CGST Act, 2017 (Sections 61, 73, 74, 129, 130).

Core Subtopics & Focus Areas

4 Taxonomy Branches
IT-SCRUTINY-NOTICES

Income Tax Scrutiny Notices

Complying with Section 142(1) inquiry questionnaires and Section 143(2) faceless scrutiny notices.

REASSESSMENT-148

Section 148 / 148A Reassessment

Evaluating Section 148A(b) show cause orders, 3-year vs 5-year limitations, and escaped income objections.

GST-DRC01-NOTICES

GST DRC-01 & SCN Defense

Responding to Form GST DRC-01 / DRC-01A under Section 73 (non-fraud) and Section 74 (fraud/suppression).

DEMAND-NOTICES

Demand Notices & Rectification

Responding to Section 156 Notice of Demand, handling outstanding demands, and Section 154 petitions.

Published Guides & Articles in this Pillar

2 articles
GST Show Cause Notice Form DRC-01 Reply Procedure
Notices
6 min read

GST Show Cause Notice (Form DRC-01): Legal Analysis, Statutory Reply Procedure & Defense Strategy

A definitive legal guide on receiving and responding to Show Cause Notices issued under Section 73 (non-fraud) and Section 74 (fraud/suppression) of the CGST Act, 2017, detailing pre-notice consultation in Form DRC-01A, 30-day reply deadlines, and drafting evidentiary responses.

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Income Tax Notices Guide
Income Tax
11 min read

Income Tax Notices in India: Understanding Sections 142(1), 143(2) & 148 (1961 Act vs 2025 Act)

A comprehensive legal guide on handling Income Tax notices under Sections 142(1), 143(2), and 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and their corresponding provisions under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

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