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Circular No. 249\/06\/2025-GST<\/a>, Dated 09-06-2025<\/em><\/p>\n

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)<\/strong> has issued a clarificatory circular<\/strong> addressing the applicability of the Document Identification Number (DIN)<\/strong> in the context of communications issued via the GST common portal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. DIN Not Mandatory for Portal-Issued Communications<\/h2>\n

CBIC has clarified that quoting a DIN<\/strong> is not required<\/strong> for any communication generated through the GST portal<\/strong>, such as notices, orders, or other correspondences. This is because:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Such documents already carry a system-generated Reference Number (RFN)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • The RFN ensures traceability<\/strong>, authenticity<\/strong>, and verifiability<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Adding a DIN would result in unnecessary duplication<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Role of RFN in Ensuring Validity<\/h2>\n

    The Reference Number (RFN)<\/strong> serves as a unique identifier and is automatically embedded in all communications issued through the GST portal. This system-generated RFN:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Acts as a legitimate marker of origin<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Can be verified using the utility<\/strong> provided on the GST portal<\/li>\n
    • Is considered sufficient for compliance and record-keeping<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Directions to Taxpayers and Officers<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • All portal-issued communications with a valid RFN shall be treated as valid<\/strong>, even in the absence of a DIN<\/li>\n
      • Taxpayers and departmental officers<\/strong> are advised to use the RFN-based verification utility<\/strong> on the GST portal to confirm the authenticity of such documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Implication of the Circular<\/h2>\n

        This move streamlines administrative processes and eliminates confusion regarding dual numbering. It reinforces the legal validity of GST portal communications<\/strong> without requiring manual intervention for DIN generation, thereby enhancing efficiency and transparency<\/strong> in tax administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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