Audit u/s.65 completed for 2017-2023 period. Scrutiny Notice received u/s.61

[Raam Srinivasan Swaminathan Kalpathi]

Our company was subjected to GST department audit for the years 2017-2020 and also from 2020-2023 tax years u/s.65.  Now department has again intimated discrepancy upon scrutiny of Returns u/s.61 for 2019-20 and 2021-22.  Request the distinguished experts their view and the way forward.  Profuse thanks

AI Summary

GST audit under Section 65 and Section 61 scrutiny notices: review timelines, reconcile returns, assemble records, seek expert help Company underwent GST audit under section 65 covering 2017-2023; tax authority has issued scrutiny notices under section 61 for return periods 2019-20 and 2021-22 alleging discrepancies. Recommended steps: promptly review notices and statutory timelines; reconcile filed returns with books, invoices and GSTR filings; assemble supporting documents and compute potential tax, interest and penalty exposure; file timely factual response or clarification, seek rectification if errors are evident, and request personal hearing if available; obtain professional assistance from a GST practitioner or tax counsel; preserve appeal remedies and consider stay or provisional relief if a demand is raised.