We provide expert end-to-end support for handling departmental GST audits, anti-evasion queries, and intelligence-based investigations. Our services begin from the moment a notice is received helping clients understand its scope, gather documentation, and prepare responses that are legally sound and factually accurate.

We assist clients in audit preparation, including reconciliation of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9 returns, matching ITC with GSTR-2A/2B, and reviewing internal documentation for red flags. Our team also helps clients conduct a pre-audit health check to identify potential exposure areas and fix them proactively.

During the audit or investigation process, our experts handle query replies, departmental communications, and personal representation before authorities. We ensure all interactions with the GST department are managed smoothly, with a focus on minimizing disruptions to business operations.

In case of anti-evasion proceedings, we help businesses deal with summons, seizures, and demand notices, ensuring due process is followed and rights are protected. Our professionals are well-versed in handling sensitive audits, especially those triggered by data analytics, intelligence inputs, or sectoral risk profiling.

Clients receive strategic audit defense, expert documentation, and support from professionals who have in-depth knowledge of GST law and departmental procedure. Our goal is to resolve audits favorably and avoid unnecessary litigation.

• Immediate analysis of the notice scope, potential risk, and response strategy.
• Thorough reconciliation across GSTR-1, 3B, 9, and 2A/2B to spot discrepancies.
• Examining sales registers, purchase registers, e-way bills, and ITC records.
• Professional drafting of explanations, clarifications, and annexures.
• Accompanying the client during audits or representing them independently.
• Support in case of departmental visits, summons, or record scrutiny.

• Defense for show cause notices (SCN) including legal arguments and case law.

• Helping clients correct any issues and appeal unjust demands.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all auditing. At Pawan Lohia & Associates, every Risk-Based Internal Audit begins with an in-depth understanding of your business model, industry dynamics, and regulatory exposure. Our team collaborates closely with your internal stakeholders to prioritize risk areas, define scope, and execute detailed audits with a strategic lens.