GSTN Advisory on Delays in GST Registration: Rules 8 and 9 of the CGST Rules Ensures Processing within 30 Days After Aadhaar Verification.

The GSTN issued Advisory No. 625 dated February 28, 2024 regarding the Instances of Delay in registration reported by some Taxpayers despite successful Aadhar Authentication in accordance with Rules 8 and 9 of the CGST Rules, 2017.

In accordance with Rule 9 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017, pertaining to the verification and approval of registration applications, the following is informed:

Where a person has undergone Aadhaar authentication as per sub-rule (4A) of rule 8 but has been identified in terms of Rule 9(aa) by the common portal for detailed verification based on risk profile, your application for registration would be processed within thirty days of application submission.

Necessary changes would also be made to reflect the same in the online tracking module vis-à-vis processing of registration application.

The Advisory can be accessed at: https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/625