𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵.

• Amendment to Rule 8 of CGST Rules, 2017: Applicants may be identified for Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication and document verification based on risk parameters.
• Implementation: The functionality, developed by GSTN, was rolled out in Uttar Pradesh on 15th March 2025.
• Authentication Process:
  • Applicants receive an e-mail link for either:
    (a) OTP-based Aadhaar Authentication (continue with the existing process) or
    (b) Appointment booking for biometric verification at a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK).
  • Appointment booking for biometric verification in Uttar Pradesh starts from 18th March 2025.
• Documents Required for GSK Visit:
  • Appointment confirmation e-mail (hard/soft copy).
  • Jurisdiction details from the intimation e-mail.
  • Original Aadhaar & PAN Card and uploaded documents.
• Verification & ARN Generation:
  • Biometric authentication and document verification are conducted at the GSK.
  • ARN is generated only after successful verification.

Notification Reference: GSTN
16/03/2025