The Delhi High Court has mandated that GST registration across India must include biometric Aadhaar authentication to combat fraudulent registrations, which have led to significant tax evasion.
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Key takeaway
Delhi High Court mandates biometric Aadhaar authentication for all GST registrations nationwide.
- Step 1 · The triggerDelhi High Court mandates nationwide biometric Aadhaar authentication for GST registration, raising the compliance burden for new registrants.
- Step 2 · Knock-onFraudulent GST registrations become harder, reducing fake input tax credit claims and improving net GST collections.
- Step 3 · Reaches youLegitimate SMEs and compliance intermediaries face higher onboarding friction and possible delays, impacting ease of doing business and formalisation pace.
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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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