Authentication of Aadhaar for GST Registration

New notification under section 25(6C) of the CGST Act, 2017.

Requires authorized signatories, managing partners of firms, and Hindu undivided family (HUF) heads to authenticate possession of Aadhaar for GST registration.

Aadhaar authentication mandatory from April 1, 2020.

Aimed at streamlining GST registration process and enhancing transparency.

Those without Aadhaar will be provided alternative identification means.

Issued by Pramod Kumar, Director, Government of India.

Seeks to ensure compliance with Aadhaar-linked authentication for GST registration.