Advisory for applicants where GST Registration application marked for Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication

As per the recent amendment in Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, applicants who had opted for authentication of Aadhaar number and identified on the common portal, based on data analysis and risk parameters, shall be placed for biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and taking photograph(s) of the applicant.

The proviso to revised Rule 8(4A) provides legal backing to both biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and risk-based physical verification of new GST registration.

Pilot for implementation of the above change is ready and the functionality is ready for roll out by GSTN portal.

This functionality is being launched in Pondicherry from 30th August, 2023 in the pilot phase.

Steps are as follow:

• Submit application in Form GST REG-01

• Applicant will receive message to visit GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) or a link on declared Mobile and Email ID (AT TRN STAGE)

• Applicants who get the link on Mobile & Email ID for Aadhaar Authentication can proceed for completing their application

• Applicants who get a message for visiting GSK will be required to visit the designated GSK and get biometric authentication for all required persons

• Application Reference Number (ARN) will be generated only after the completion of Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication process

• The days of operation of GSK would be as advised by the administration in your state

These amendments aim to enhance the efficiency and security of the GST registration process.

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