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 NEW DELHI: New Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations may not be instant for those who do not possess an Aadhaar identity number. An empowered panel is considering linking GST registration to biometric details with a live photograph of applicants in an attempt to check GST fraud, two officials said. The law committee of the GST Council has suggested that new or fresh GST applicants follow an Aadhaar-like process under which new registrations can be done online with a live photo, use of biometrics and verification of documents, officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, requesting anonymity. “Such facilities [registration with biometric details] can be provided at banks, post offices, and GST Seva Kendras (GSKs) just like Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) or Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs). The GSKs can work on the pattern of Passport Seva Kendras to provide new registration facilities with required checks on fake registration,” one of the officials said. This process is under ...

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