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Subject: Response to GST Clarification Notice GSTIN-XXX-2026/Q3

To, The Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, [Office Address]

Subject: Response to clarification notice dated [Date] regarding Input Tax Credit of ₹14,21,400/- claimed in Q3 FY24-25 (October–December 2024) on supplies from M/s. [Vendor], GSTIN [XXX].

Dear Sir/Madam,

With reference to your notice dated [Date], we submit our response below for your kind consideration:

1. Background. We claimed ITC of ₹14,21,400/- on three invoices from M/s. [Vendor] dated 14-Nov-2024, 28-Nov-2024 and 22-Dec-2024 — all uploaded by the vendor in their GSTR-1 and reflected in our GSTR-2B for the respective month.

2. On the GSTIN status question. We respectfully submit that at the time of all three transactions, the vendor's GSTIN was active. The GSTIN was suspended on 5-Jan-2025 — after the close of the relevant quarter. Screenshots of the GST portal showing the vendor's active status on each invoice date are enclosed as Annexure-A.

3. Supporting documents enclosed:

• Annexure-A: GST portal screenshots showing vendor's active status on each invoice date
• Annexure-B: Copies of all three vendor invoices with GSTIN and signatures
• Annexure-C: Bank statement extracts showing payments to the vendor on or before due dates
• Annexure-D: Our GSTR-2B for October, November, December 2024 showing the ITC auto-populated

4. Request. In light of the above, we respectfully request that this notice be closed and the ITC of ₹14,21,400/- be allowed as already claimed.

For any further clarification, our authorised representative Mr. [Name] (+91-XXXXX XXXXX, email@) is available at your convenience.

Thanking you, For [Company Pvt. Ltd.]

[Authorised Signatory] Date: [DD-MMM-2026] Place: [City]