Clarification -GST registration

To address the GST clarification notice regarding the NOC certificate, you should reply to the notice explaining your current situation. Mention that you already have a ₹1,000 value of stamp on the rent agreement and a ₹100 value of stamp on the NOC. Clarify that you're unsure if an additional ₹1,000 value of stamp is required for the consent/NOC certificate in Bihar, as the existing stamps seem sufficient.¹ In your reply, request clarification on the specific requirements for the NOC certificate in Bihar, citing any relevant sections of the GST Act or Bihar state regulations. This will help you understand the exact requirements and proceed accordingly. Additionally, consider attaching supporting documents, such as the existing rent agreement and NOC with stamps, to substantiate your claim. *Key Points to Include in Your Reply:* - Mention the existing stamps on the rent agreement and NOC - Request clarification on the specific requirements for the NOC certificate in Bihar - Cite relevant sections of the GST Act or Bihar state regulations - Attach supporting documents, such as the existing rent agreement and NOC with stamps By responding in this manner, you'll be able to seek clarification on the requirements and demonstrate your compliance with the existing regulations.

Officer insisting on a Rs 1,000 stamp paper for the NOC:

• GST law doesn't require the consent letter or NOC to be on stamp paper. A signed consent letter from the owner with ownership proof is sufficient (Rule 8 and the REG-01 instructions). Reply citing that, and upload the consent on plain paper with the owner's ID and property document.

• Some States' officers ask for notarised documents; if quicker, comply, but it isn't a legal requirement.

The ₹1,000 stamp duty requirement cited in the notice appears to relate to the consent/NOC document, not the rent agreement. A ₹1,000-stamped rent agreement may therefore not cure a ₹100-stamped NOC if the GST officer is specifically asking for the NOC to be executed on ₹1,000 stamp paper. The exact basis depends on the notice wording and the applicable Bihar stamp-duty rules.

If the NOC was issued on ₹100 stamp paper, consider submitting a fresh NOC on ₹1,000 stamp paper, signed by the owner, along with the rent agreement and proof of the owner’s authority/ownership. In your reply, briefly explain that the earlier submission included both documents, acknowledge the NOC stamp-value issue, and attach the corrected NOC. If you dispute the stated requirement, ask the officer to specify the applicable provision rather than asserting that the rent agreement’s stamp value is sufficient.

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