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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has issued a DRC-01 for unpaid interest for FY 17-18 and now another DRC-01 for FY 18-19. This raises the question of whether the notice for FY 18-19 should be issued as a DRC-01 (Demand Notice) or a DRC-02 (Statement in lieu of DRC-01). Generally, DRC-01 is for new demands, while DRC-02 is for subsequent adjustments to an existing demand. It's recommended to consult a tax professional to determine the correct form based on the specifics of the notices.

Sabita Sahoo

Sabita Sahoo (Querist)

05 June 2020 Dept.has issued DRC01 for non payment of interest for FY 17-18.Now dept.has issued interest notice for 2018-19 also in form DRC01.Should the interest notice be issued for 18-19 in DRC02(statement in lieu of DRC01) or in DRC01?

Sabita Sahoo

Sabita Sahoo (Querist)

06 June 2020 please clarify the issue

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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09 July 2024 In the context of GST compliance, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and the issuance of DRC-01 and DRC-02 forms, here’s how they generally apply:

1. **DRC-01 (Demand Notice):**
- DRC-01 is issued for demanding payment of outstanding tax, interest, penalty, or any other dues. It is typically used for the initial demand notice.
- If the interest notice for FY 2018-19 is related to a new demand or additional interest that was not covered in the previous notice for FY 17-18, it should ideally be issued under DRC-01.

2. **DRC-02 (Statement in lieu of DRC-01):**
- DRC-02 is used for subsequent communications related to the same demand or adjustments to the original demand.
- If the interest for FY 18-19 is part of the same overall demand or is an adjustment to the previous demand, it may be issued under DRC-02.

**Decision Criteria:**
- **New Demand:** If the interest notice for FY 18-19 represents a new demand or has significant changes that were not addressed in the previous communication (DRC-01 for FY 17-18), it should be issued under DRC-01.

- **Adjustment or Follow-up:** If the interest notice for FY 18-19 is related to the same demand and involves adjustments, follow-ups, or updates to the original demand, it may be issued under DRC-02.

**Consultation and Action:**
- It’s advisable to consult with a tax professional or a GST consultant who can review the specific details of both notices (DRC-01 for FY 17-18 and the new interest notice for FY 18-19) to determine the appropriate course of action.
- Ensure that responses to these notices are timely and accurate to avoid any penalties or further complications.

By understanding the purpose and usage of DRC-01 and DRC-02 forms, you can better navigate the compliance requirements set forth by the GST department regarding interest demands and other dues.

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