CBIC Notifies Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication Through GST Seva Kendras Approved For Andhra Pradesh

Mariya Paliwala

20 Nov 2023 6:45 AM GMT

  • CBIC Notifies Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication Through GST Seva Kendras Approved For Andhra Pradesh

    The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the biometric-based Aadhaar authentication through Goods and Services Tax (GST) Seva Kendras has been approved for Andhra Pradesh.At the 50th GST Council Meeting, which took place in New Delhi on July 11, 2023, it was suggested that a risk-based biometric Aadhar authentication pilot program be carried out in Gujarat...

    The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the biometric-based Aadhaar authentication through Goods and Services Tax (GST) Seva Kendras has been approved for Andhra Pradesh.

    At the 50th GST Council Meeting, which took place in New Delhi on July 11, 2023, it was suggested that a risk-based biometric Aadhar authentication pilot program be carried out in Gujarat and Puducherry. After the system's readiness is evaluated in the states of Gujarat and Puducherry, the state of Andhra Pradesh has also stated its intention to participate in this trial.

    The State of Andhra Pradesh will be subject to the provisions of sub-rule (4A) of Rule 8 of the CGST Rules concerning the authentication of Aadhaar Numbers. The notification in question has been amended to include the additional states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Puducherry.

    Notification No. 54/2023- Central Tax

    Date: 17/11/2023

    Click Here To Read Notification


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