Can the provisions of Sections 73 or 74 be made applicable for not maintaining books of account

Yes, where the registered person fails to account for the goods and/or services in accordance with Section 35(1), the proper officer shall determine the amount of tax payable on the goods and/or services that are not accounted for, as if such goods and/or services had been supplied by such person, and the provisions of Sections 73 or 74, as the case may be, shall apply, mutatis mutandis, for determination of such tax.
Note:
 Under section 17(5)(h), input tax credit shall not be available in respect of goods lost, stolen, destroyed, written off or disposed of by way of gift or free samples and
 Section 73 & 74 are the demand-related provisions under the Act.

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATIONS 06-09-2017 ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS: FAQ NO. 13)