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DRC-01B and DRC-01C: GST Liability and ITC Mismatch Intimations — 7-day Reply

These system intimations flag that tax paid in GSTR-3B is less than liability in GSTR-1 (DRC-01B), or that ITC claimed exceeds GSTR-2B (DRC-01C). Explain or pay within 7 days — else filing GSTR-1 gets blocked.

Updated Nov 2026 Old & new sections
DRC-01BGSTR-1 liability > GSTR-3B tax paid
DRC-01CITC in 3B > ITC in 2B beyond tolerance
Time7 days
If ignoredNext GSTR-1 filing blocked
DRC-01B and DRC-01C: GST Liability and ITC Mismatch Intimations — 7-day Reply
How to read section numbers: s.80C→s.123 means Section 80C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is now Section 123 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (in force from 1 April 2026). Returns for FY 2025-26 still use the old numbers; Tax Year 2026-27 onwards uses the new ones. Section Finder

Step by step

  1. 1

    Open the intimation

    GST portal → Services → User Services → View Notices and Orders (also emailed).

  2. 2

    Reconcile

    Compare GSTR-1 with 3B (01B) or 2B with 3B (01C) for the period.

  3. 3

    Respond in Part B

    Pay the difference via DRC-03 and cite it, or explain (e.g., invoice reported in a later period).

  4. 4

    Unblock filing

    Once the response is accepted, GSTR-1 can be filed.

Common mistakes

  • Ignoring the 7 days
  • Explaining without a reconciliation

Frequently asked questions

Not yet. It is an intimation; an unexplained difference can turn into a show-cause notice later.

Last reviewed on 11 November 2026 by Vinay Jaglan, VJ & Associates. Law and portal screens change — verify before acting, or ask the office.

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