Tax Professionals Raise Alarm Over Misuse of GST Section 74(A) Notices

Last updated: 19 June 2025


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Tax experts and industry leaders have expressed significant concerns regarding the inappropriate use of Section 74(A) of the GST law for issuing scrutiny notices. This provision, intended for fraud cases, is reportedly being applied to minor discrepancies, leading to unfair penalties and exclusion from amnesty schemes. The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) highlighted that most current notices are issued under this section even without fraudulent intent, placing an undue burden on compliant businesses. CGST officials have acknowledged these concerns, promising to enhance taxpayer support and streamline processes, particularly for MSMEs, and confirmed that feedback will be reviewed for potential corrective measures.

Prominent tax experts and industry leaders voiced serious concerns over the growing misuse of Section 74(A) of the GST law for issuing scrutiny notices, during a GST conclave jointly organized by theCGST Ahmedabad Zone and the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Monday. The provision
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Tax professionals are concerned about the misuse of Section 74(A) of the GST law for issuing scrutiny notices, which is intended for cases of fraud or wilful misstatement but is reportedly being used for minor discrepancies.

The misuse of Section 74(A) can lead to harsh penalties and the exclusion of taxpayers from amnesty schemes that would otherwise be available for genuine errors under Section 73.

GCCI stated that the majority of GST scrutiny notices are currently issued under Section 74(A), even without fraudulent intent, creating an unfair burden on compliant taxpayers.

CGST officials have reassured participants about efforts to facilitate compliance, increase manpower for GST registration processing, and streamline taxpayer support, with a focus on ease of doing business for MSMEs.

Stakeholder feedback from the conclave will be evaluated, and corrective measures may be introduced to prevent the misuse of legal provisions and improve procedural efficiency.




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