Letter Format For Reply To Show Cause Notice May 2026

Yours sincerely,

[Name of Authority – e.g., Assistant Commissioner of GST] [Office Address]

Yours faithfully,

This reply is submitted in response to the Show Cause Notice referenced above. We state that the allegations are based on incomplete information and we offer the following clarifications.

Dear Sir,

I acknowledge receipt of your Show Cause Notice dated [Date] alleging [brief mention – e.g., “unauthorized leave on March 10, 2025”]. I submit this reply with due respect and request a fair consideration of the facts.

[Briefly restate the issue – e.g., “The SCN alleges a short payment of tax of ₹50,000 for the period April 2025.”] letter format for reply to show cause notice

I deny any willful misconduct. The events described arose from circumstances beyond my control, as detailed below.