GSTN issued Advisory on Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication for Verification of GST Registration in MP

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and Document Verification for GST Registration for the Applicants of Madhya Pradesh.

This is to inform taxpayers on the latest changes to the GST registration application procedure. It is advised to keep the following key points in mind during the registration process.

1. With the amendment of Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017, it is now possible to identify an applicant on the common portal by using data analysis and risk parameters for biometric-based Aadhaar authentication, as well as by taking a picture of the applicant and verifying the original copies of the documents that were uploaded with the application.

2. The above-said functionality has been developed by GSTN. It has been rolled out in Madhya Pradesh on 27th November 2024.

3. The aforementioned functionality also facilitate the process of booking appointments and document verification. 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 for booking an appointment with a message to visit a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) along with the details of the GSK and jurisdiction, for Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication and document verification (the intimation e-mail)

4. The applicant may continue with the application in accordance with the current procedure if they are provided with the link for OTP-based Aadhaar Authentication, as stated in point 3(a).

5. The applicant must use the link in the email to schedule an appointment to see the chosen GSK, however, if they receive the link as stated in paragraph 3(b).

6. The feature of booking an appointment to visit a designated GSK is now available for the applicants of Madhya Pradesh.

7. The applicant will be able to visit the assigned GSK at the time of their choice after scheduling an appointment and receiving confirmation of the appointment via email.

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 biometric authentication and document verification will be done at the GSK, for all the required individuals as per the GST application Form REG-01.

10. The applicant is required to choose an appointment for the biometric verification during the maximum permissible period for the application as indicated in the intimation e-mail. In such cases, ARNs will be generated once the Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication process and document verification are completed.

11. The GSKs’ operating hours and days will follow the regulations set down by your state’s administration.