GSTR-3A Notices Sent in Error to Composition Dealers: GSTN Issues Clarification

The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has stated that the system glitch triggers GSTR-3A notices to composition taxpayers but no action is needed for compliant or cancelled registrants.

As per the provisions of Section 39(2) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, read with Rule 68 of the CGST Rules, 2017, notices in Form GSTR-3A are required to be issued in cases of non-filing of Form GSTR-4. 

However, it has come to notice that, due to a system-related glitch, such notices have been inadvertently issued in certain cases where they were not applicable — including instances involving taxpayers whose registrations had been cancelled prior to the Financial Year 2024–25.

The issue is currently under active examination, and the technical team is implementing appropriate corrective measures to ensure that such instances do not recur. In the meantime, taxpayers who have either duly filed the relevant return or whose registrations were cancelled prior to the Financial Year 2024–25 are advised to ignore these notices, as no further action is required on their part in such cases.

“ For any other issues or concerns, taxpayers are advised to raise a grievance through the Self-Service Portal available on the GST Portal, along with all relevant details, to facilitate prompt and effective resolution,” the GSTN said.