Urgent Requirement for a GST Expert (CA) to Reverse Incorrect Demand & Unfreeze Bank Account Project Description:
Budget: ₹600 – ₹1,500 INR
We are an Indian Private Limited company based in Uttar Pradesh facing a critical and time-sensitive GST issue. Our company's current account has been frozen due to a demand of approximately ₹52 Lakhs, which we have irrefutable evidence is erroneous.
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Chartered Accountant (CA) specializing in GST dispute resolution to take immediate control of this matter, liaise with the GST department, file the necessary legal documents, and get the bank lien removed as quickly as possible. Our current CA has been unresponsive, and we need an expert to resolve this urgently.
Detailed Background of the Case:
The Origin: The issue pertains to the Financial Year 2020-21. An ASMT-10 notice was issued in December 2021, pointing out a tax discrepancy of approximately ₹28 Lakhs (due to a mismatch between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B).
Payment Made: We have concrete proof that this discrepancy was rectified. We paid a total of ₹49 Lakhs via the GST portal on June 20, 2021, through three separate challans. This payment was made under "Any Other Payment (AOP)" and covered the discrepancy amount plus other dues. We have the challan history from the GST portal to prove this.
Procedural Failure: Despite this payment, it appears the notice was not properly closed. A final demand order (DRC-07) was subsequently issued for the same tax amount, plus significant interest and penalty, totaling ~₹52 Lakhs.
Current Situation: The GST department has now initiated recovery proceedings under Section 79 and has frozen our primary current account by placing a lien on it.
Secondary Issue: Due to recent disruptions, a few of our most recent GSTR-3B returns have not been filed. This also needs to be rectified immediately.
Scope of Work & Key Deliverables:
Immediate Case Review: Conduct a thorough review of all documents provided (ASMT-10, challan history, DRC-07, etc.) and provide an immediate strategic plan of action within 24 hours.
Liaison with GST Department: Prepare for and, if necessary, accompany us to a meeting with the Assistant Commissioner to present the evidence of prior payment and formally request a hold on further recovery actions.
File Appeal / Rectification: Draft and file the necessary legal documents, likely a Rectification Application or a formal Appeal (Form APL-01) against the DRC-07 order, with the payment challans as the primary evidence.
File Overdue Returns: Immediately file all pending GSTR-3B returns to bring our compliance up to date.
Unfreeze Bank Account: The primary objective is to follow up rigorously with the department to get the lien on our bank account lifted at the earliest possible moment.
Ongoing Advisory: Provide clear guidance to ensure such issues do not happen in the future.
Required Skills and Experience:
Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Proven, extensive experience in handling GST litigation, scrutiny, and departmental audits.
Deep understanding of GST appeal procedures, rectification applications, and recovery proceedings.
Must have successfully handled cases involving incorrect demands and getting bank accounts un-frozen.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach are non-negotiable.
Experience dealing with the Uttar Pradesh GST department is a significant plus.
What We Will Provide:
Full access to our GST portal.
All relevant documents, including ASMT-10, challan screenshots, bank statements, and the DRC-07 order.
A formal letter of authorization to represent our company.
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Chartered Accountant (CA) specializing in GST dispute resolution to take immediate control of this matter, liaise with the GST department, file the necessary legal documents, and get the bank lien removed as quickly as possible. Our current CA has been unresponsive, and we need an expert to resolve this urgently.
Detailed Background of the Case:
The Origin: The issue pertains to the Financial Year 2020-21. An ASMT-10 notice was issued in December 2021, pointing out a tax discrepancy of approximately ₹28 Lakhs (due to a mismatch between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B).
Payment Made: We have concrete proof that this discrepancy was rectified. We paid a total of ₹49 Lakhs via the GST portal on June 20, 2021, through three separate challans. This payment was made under "Any Other Payment (AOP)" and covered the discrepancy amount plus other dues. We have the challan history from the GST portal to prove this.
Procedural Failure: Despite this payment, it appears the notice was not properly closed. A final demand order (DRC-07) was subsequently issued for the same tax amount, plus significant interest and penalty, totaling ~₹52 Lakhs.
Current Situation: The GST department has now initiated recovery proceedings under Section 79 and has frozen our primary current account by placing a lien on it.
Secondary Issue: Due to recent disruptions, a few of our most recent GSTR-3B returns have not been filed. This also needs to be rectified immediately.
Scope of Work & Key Deliverables:
Immediate Case Review: Conduct a thorough review of all documents provided (ASMT-10, challan history, DRC-07, etc.) and provide an immediate strategic plan of action within 24 hours.
Liaison with GST Department: Prepare for and, if necessary, accompany us to a meeting with the Assistant Commissioner to present the evidence of prior payment and formally request a hold on further recovery actions.
File Appeal / Rectification: Draft and file the necessary legal documents, likely a Rectification Application or a formal Appeal (Form APL-01) against the DRC-07 order, with the payment challans as the primary evidence.
File Overdue Returns: Immediately file all pending GSTR-3B returns to bring our compliance up to date.
Unfreeze Bank Account: The primary objective is to follow up rigorously with the department to get the lien on our bank account lifted at the earliest possible moment.
Ongoing Advisory: Provide clear guidance to ensure such issues do not happen in the future.
Required Skills and Experience:
Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Proven, extensive experience in handling GST litigation, scrutiny, and departmental audits.
Deep understanding of GST appeal procedures, rectification applications, and recovery proceedings.
Must have successfully handled cases involving incorrect demands and getting bank accounts un-frozen.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach are non-negotiable.
Experience dealing with the Uttar Pradesh GST department is a significant plus.
What We Will Provide:
Full access to our GST portal.
All relevant documents, including ASMT-10, challan screenshots, bank statements, and the DRC-07 order.
A formal letter of authorization to represent our company.