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Late arrival on 10th March 2025 by 30 minutes. Reply: I deny any lateness. My biometric entry shows 9:00 AM, but the system malfunctioned. I have attached a signed statement from my team lead confirming my presence at 9:00 AM (Annexure B).

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Late arrival on 3rd March 2025 by 45 minutes. Reply: I admit the delay. On that day, I had a medical emergency with my dependent child and rushed them to the clinic. Attached is the doctor’s prescription and time-stamped payment receipt (Annexure A).

This reply is submitted in response to the Show Cause Notice proposing a penalty of ₹50,000 for late filing of GSTR-3B for the tax period February 2025. reply to show cause notice sample

Late arrival on 17th March 2025 by 60 minutes. Reply: I admit the delay due to a major train disruption on the suburban line. Attached is the official railway disruption notice and news report (Annexure C).

Explanation for delayed filing of GSTR-3B for February 2025 Late arrival on 10th March 2025 by 30 minutes

I acknowledge receipt of the above-referenced Show Cause Notice alleging repeated late attendance on 3rd, 10th, and 17th March 2025. I submit the following response in my defense: