GSTN Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and GST Registration Verification in Maharashtra and Lakshadweep:

GSTN Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and GST Registration Verification in Maharashtra and Lakshadweep The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification for GST registration for the applicants of Maharashtra and Lakshadweep. The advisory read as follows: This is to inform taxpayers about recent developments concerning the application process for GST registration. It is advised to keep the following key points in mind during the registration process. 1. Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017 has been amended to provide that an applicant can be identified on the common portal, based on data analysis and risk parameters for Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication and taking a photograph of the applicant along with the verification of the original copy of the documents uploaded with the application. 2. The above-said functionality has been developed by GSTN. It has been rolled out in Maharashtra and Lakshadweep on 8th February, 2025 3. The said functionality also provides for the document verification and appointment booking process. After the submission of the application in Form GST REG-01, the applicant will receive either of the following links in the e-mail, (a) A Link for OTP-based Aadhaar Authentication OR (b) A link to book an appointment with a message to visit a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK), along with the GSK's location and jurisdiction, for biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification. 4. If the applicant receives the link for OTP-based Aadhaar Authentication as mentioned in point 3(a), she/he can proceed with the application as per the existing process. 5. However, if the applicant receives the link as mentioned in point 3(b), she/he will be required to book the appointment to visit the designated GSK, using the link provided in the e-mail. 6. The feature of booking an appointment to visit a designated GSK is now available for the applicants of Maharashtra and Lakshadweep. 7. After booking the appointment, the applicant will receive appointment confirmation via e-mail (the appointment confirmation e-mail), and she or he will be able to visit the designated GSK on the date and time indicated. 8. At the time of the visit of GSK, the applicant is required to carry the following details/documents (a) a copy (hard/soft) of the appointment confirmation e-mail (b) the details of jurisdiction as mentioned in the intimation e-mail (c) Aadhaar Card and PAN Card (Original Copies) (d) the original documents that were uploaded with the application, as communicated by the intimation e-mail. 9. The GSK will perform biometric authentication and document verification for all relevant individuals in accordance with GST application Form REG-01. 10. The applicant must schedule a biometric verification appointment within the maximum time frame specified in the intimation e-mail. In such circumstances, ARNs would be generated after the biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification processes are finished. 11. The operation days and hours of GSKs will be as per the guidelines provided by the administration in your state/UT.