Bank account freeze by gst department. issue DRC -22

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mohammad tarique sohail

accountant

199 Points Posted on 05 August 2022

hello,
I have got a notice Gstr DRC 22 for property attachment. on 3 Aug 2022 they have attached my bank account. while I have filed gst return upto may 2022. only june 2022 is pending on which gst amount Rs. 6 lacs to pay. I have a fund issue I told to officer that give me 10 days . but they attached. as on 3 aug 2022 Bank balance was 397000/-. still 203000 short. officer said that first deposit tax amount Rs. 6 lacs into ur account. only debit is freezed. then give me statements and letter to de freeze. then I will issue de freeze bank account order.
how to reply or write a letter . is any format for de freeze bank account. pls share

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CA Rashmi Gandhi

Chartered Accountant

86505 Points Posted on 05 August 2022

There is no specific format, however if you want specified format message me in inbox

Tax Garden

Tax Consultant

701 Points Posted on 14 May 2026

A DRC-13 notice under the GST Act means the department has asked your bank to hold your funds to recover GST dues, from you or a related party. You have 7 days to respond by filing Form DRC-22A through the GST portal with grounds for why the attachment should be lifted. If the officer agrees, a DRC-23 order releases the freeze within 24-48 hours. The Bombay High Court recently quashed a similar order where a son's account was frozen for his father's dues due to a shared trade name, courts do intervene when attachments are arbitrary. If you receive this notice, consult a CA immediately as the 7-day window is strict.