The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently made it public through social media about the implementation of a new GST registration rule. This rule necessitates biometric authentication through Aadhaar and in-person verification for certain taxpayers identified based on data analytics and risk parameters. The objective behind this change is to enhance security and prevent fraud. Applicability of the Rule: Uniform Application Across States and UTs The rule is applicable uniformly throughout the nation including all the states and union territories. According to CBIC’s post on social media…