GST Case / Notice Status: How to Check on the GST Portal (2026)
A step-by-step guide to checking GST notices, demand orders and appeal status on the GST portal, with a plain-English glossary of the forms and stages you will see.
How-To Guide · GST Litigation
A GST notice has a deadline, and the status of your case is not always easy to find. Notices, demand orders and appeals sit in different parts of the GST portal, and a missed reply can turn into a demand order. To check GST notice, demand (DRC) or appeal status, log in to gst.gov.in and open the notices, case details and appeal sections of your dashboard. If a matter reaches a High Court or the GST Appellate Tribunal, Claw tracks it outside the portal. This guide shows each step and explains the stages.
- Where to check: log in at gst.gov.in and open View Additional Notices/Orders and View Notices and Orders.
- Forms to know: DRC-01 is the show cause notice, DRC-07 is the order creating a demand.
- Appeals: first appeal in APL-01 on the portal, Tribunal appeal in APL-05 on the GSTAT portal.
- Beyond the portal: Claw tracks GST litigation that reaches the High Courts and the Tribunal.
01Why GST status is easy to miss
GST status is easy to miss because the portal does not push every notice to your phone or inbox in a way you will notice. A notice can be uploaded to the portal and sit there while your reply time runs out.
Notices live in several places
A show cause notice, a demand order and an appeal are different case types. Each one can appear under a different section of the portal. Many taxpayers check only the main dashboard and miss the rest.
Deadlines run from the date of the notice
Reply dates and appeal limits are counted from set dates, not from the day you first look. So a late check can cost you the right to reply or appeal.
Many people check only the portal
The portal shows your own cases well. It does not show what happens after the matter goes to a High Court, or what a wider set of courts and tribunals are doing. That gap matters once a dispute moves up.
A GST notice is only useful if you see it in time. Checking the right section of the portal, on a regular day, is the simplest protection.
02How the GST dispute ladder works
A GST dispute moves up a fixed ladder, and knowing your rung tells you what to check next.
- Show cause notice (SCN): the department says you owe tax, interest or penalty, and asks you to explain. You get a chance to reply.
- Adjudication order: the officer decides after your reply. If the demand stands, a demand order follows.
- First appeal: you appeal to the first appellate authority against the order.
- GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT): the next appeal goes to the Tribunal, which has been set up to hear these appeals.
- High Court: a further challenge, or a writ in some cases, goes to the High Court.
Each rung has its own forms, its own time limit and its own place to check status. Time limits depend on the section and on when the order was communicated, so always confirm them against the Act and rules, or with your adviser.
03Steps to check GST notice and case status on the portal
You can check GST notices and case status by logging in to the portal with your GSTIN. The steps below follow the official portal guide.
- Open the portal. Go to gst.gov.in and click Login.
- Log in. Enter your username and password, and complete the OTP step if asked.
- Go to your dashboard. Open Services, then User Services.
- Open the notices section. Choose View Additional Notices/Orders to see notices and orders issued by the tax officer. Choose View Notices and Orders to see the main list.
- Open the case. Click the View link next to a notice or order to reach the case details screen. Note the reference number, the date and the reply due date.
- Download the document. Save the notice or order as a PDF and keep it with your case file.
- Check the stage. The case details screen shows the form issued and the status, for example whether a reply is pending or an order has been passed.
- Use your reference number. For an appeal or application, use the ARN (application reference number) to track status under the application tracking option.
Check on a fixed day
Pick one day each week to log in and look at both notice sections. Notices uploaded to the portal are not always matched by an email or SMS you will notice.
04Common DRC forms and what they mean
DRC forms are the demand and recovery forms under GST, and each one tells you where the case stands.
| Form | What it is | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| DRC-01 | Notice of tax demand with show cause | The department proposes a demand. You should reply by the due date. |
| DRC-01A | Intimation of tax ascertained as payable | A pre-notice step where you can pay or explain before a formal notice. |
| DRC-06 | Reply to a show cause notice | This is your reply, filed on the portal. |
| DRC-07 | Summary of the order creating a demand | The officer has passed an order and a demand now exists. |
| DRC-03 | Voluntary payment intimation | You use it to tell the department you have paid a due amount. |
Other forms, such as the recovery and rectification forms, can also appear in your notice list. When you see a form you do not know, open it and read the heading first.
05Checking appeal and GSTAT status
Appeal status is checked in two places: the GST portal for the first appeal, and the GSTAT e-filing system for the Tribunal.
First appeal on the portal
A first appeal is filed in Form APL-01 against the order. After filing, you track it with the ARN. The portal shows the appeal in your applications and case lists, and lets you view the documents you uploaded.
Appeal to the GST Appellate Tribunal
The GST Appellate Tribunal was commissioned in September 2025. Appeals to it are filed in Form GST APL-05, and the Tribunal has its own e-filing portal at efiling.gstat.gov.in. The Tribunal has a Principal Bench in New Delhi and State Benches, and benches have been brought into service in phases through 2026.
For the status of a Tribunal appeal, use the details of the bench where it is listed and the Tribunal portal, not the main GST portal.
06When the portal is not enough
The GST portal is enough when your matter is still with the tax officer or the first appellate authority. It is not enough once the dispute moves to a court.
- High Court writs and appeals: these are listed and decided on court systems, not on the GST portal.
- Tribunal listings: hearing dates and orders are published by the Tribunal benches.
- Many matters at once: a company with notices across several GSTINs and states has to log in to each one separately.
For tracking that runs across notices, courts and tribunals, see our guide to GST litigation and notice tracking. If you want court records inside your own systems, read about court record check APIs in India.
07Where Claw fits
Claw is an all-in-one legaltech platform for Indian advocates, law firms, and corporate legal teams, combining AI-based case search, an AI legal assistant (Legal GPT), case management, and compliance automation across all Indian courts and tribunals.
Claw does not replace the GST portal. Notices, DRC forms and first appeals are filed and shown there, and you should keep checking it. Claw helps with what comes after: it tracks GST litigation that reaches the High Courts and the GST Appellate Tribunal, across 9,102 courts and forums, and sends hearing and order updates by WhatsApp and email. Claw search results come back in under 5 seconds. Claw has a free plan for individual advocates, and paid plans for teams and enterprises.
08Sources and further reading
- GST portal: gst.gov.in
- GST portal user manuals: tutorial.gst.gov.in
- GSTAT e-filing: efiling.gstat.gov.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
Last verified: October 2026. Portal menus, forms and Tribunal arrangements change, so confirm on the official sites. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice.
09Frequently asked questions
How do I check GST notice status online?
Log in at gst.gov.in with your GSTIN and open Services, then User Services. Choose View Additional Notices/Orders or View Notices and Orders. Click View next to a notice to see its case details, status and reply due date.
How do I check GST appeal status?
Use the ARN (application reference number) you got when you filed the appeal. On the GST portal, track it under your applications. For an appeal before the GST Appellate Tribunal, use the Tribunal e-filing portal and the bench details.
What is a DRC form in GST?
DRC forms are the demand and recovery forms under GST. DRC-01 is a show cause notice with a demand, DRC-06 is your reply, and DRC-07 is the summary of the order that creates a demand.
How do I check GST demand status?
Open the notices and orders section after login and look for DRC-07, which records the demand order. The case details screen shows the amount and stage. Payments you make are tracked through the portal ledgers.
Is the GST Appellate Tribunal working now?
Yes, it was commissioned in September 2025, and benches have been starting in phases through 2026. Appeals are filed in Form GST APL-05 on its own e-filing portal. Check the official site for the latest bench list.
Can Claw track my GST case?
Claw tracks GST litigation that reaches the High Courts and the GST Appellate Tribunal, with hearing and order alerts. It does not replace the GST portal, where notices, DRC forms and first appeals are filed and shown.