diff --git a/india_compliance/gst_india/report/gst_balance/gst_balance.py b/india_compliance/gst_india/report/gst_balance/gst_balance.py
index 82e94f87f..c7f2f2b0f 100644
--- a/india_compliance/gst_india/report/gst_balance/gst_balance.py
+++ b/india_compliance/gst_india/report/gst_balance/gst_balance.py
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ def execute(filters=None):
 
 @frappe.whitelist()
 def get_pending_voucher_types(company=None):
-    frappe.has_permission("GST Settings", "write", throw=True)
+    frappe.has_permission("GST Settings", "read", throw=True)
 
     company_accounts = ""
     if company: