DRC-16 Notice - What it Means

What does DRC-16 mean?

The department has attached your property (could be bank account, immovable property, or goods) to protect their interest during pendency of assessment or recovery proceedings. This is provisional - valid for 1 year.

What happens if you ignore it

How to respond

The official response form is: Apply for lifting attachment to Commissioner.

• Read the notice carefully and confirm the GSTIN, financial year, and amount match your records.
• Check the underlying mismatch or filing in the GST portal before drafting your reply.
• If the demand is correct, pay via DRC-03 and file the response acknowledging it.
• If the demand is wrong, file the response with supporting documents and reasoning.
• If you are unsure, get a CA to review the notice before the deadline.

Quickest way to handle this

Forward your notice photo to Fylo on WhatsApp. You'll get a personalised explanation referencing the specific amounts, dates, and GSTIN on your notice, plus a draft reply you can copy-paste or hand to your CA - in your preferred Indian language. Free.