Misuse of gst number by adutior

Hi Hemanth,

This is a serious issue involving possible misuse of your GST number by your auditor, and you need to act quickly. Here are the steps you should take:

1. Immediately report to GST authorities:

• File a complaint with your local GST officer or the Commissioner of GST explaining the situation.

• Submit a written representation explaining that you have not conducted transactions post-March 2021 and that the GST returns filed beyond your knowledge were done without your authorization.

• Request a forensic audit or investigation into the misuse of your GST credentials.

2. Change GST credentials:

• Since your auditor changed the user ID and password, you need to regain control:

  • Use the "Forgot Username/Password" option on the GST portal to try to reset credentials linked to your registered email/phone.

  • If that doesn’t work, visit the GST office in person with proper authorization and ID proof to regain control.

3. File a police complaint:

• Since this involves potential fraud and misuse of your GST registration, file a First Information Report (FIR)with the local police against the auditor.

• This will help initiate criminal proceedings if necessary.

4. Consult a legal expert or tax professional:

• Engage a lawyer or a reputable CA who can help you draft complaints, represent you before authorities, and protect your interests.

• They can also help you prepare evidence to prove your innocence and non-involvement in the unauthorized transactions.

5. Rectify pending dues if legitimate:

• If any of the amounts (like the pending Rs. 57,000 GST) are genuinely payable by you, arrange for payment to avoid further penalties.

• However, for the suspicious Rs. 12.68 lakhs, you must clarify your position with authorities and not pay without resolution.

6. Future precautions:

• Never share your GST login credentials with third parties.

• Always keep control over your digital credentials and use authorized professionals with written agreements.

• Regularly monitor your GST portal and return filings.

Summary:

• Report misuse to GST authorities and police.

• Regain GST portal access ASAP.

• Consult legal and tax professionals for support.