GST: CBIC set to roll out Aadhaar authentication for high-risk applicants

New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will roll out a biometric-based Aadhaar authentication system for the high risk applicants for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration based on data analytics and risk parameters.

In an internal communication sent to the zonal offices, CBIC said that the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is ready with the system and the facility would be initially launched in Puducherry on August 30.

Subsequently, it will be implemented in other states and Union territories in a phased manner.


The GSTN had earlier already issued an advisory for the process.

The applicants marked for the biometric based authentication will have to visit the GST Suvidha Kendra, with proper documents. The marked applicants will be informed on their registered contact number.