New Feature Active on GST Portal to track the status

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In accordance with Rule 9 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017, significant updates have been made regarding the verification and approval of registration applications under the GST framework. These updates aim to streamline the process and ensure more robust verification based on risk profiles.

Aadhaar Authentication and Risk Profiling:

Under sub-rule (4A) of Rule 8, applicants undergo Aadhaar authentication as a part of their GST registration process.
If an applicant is identified for detailed verification based on their risk profile as per Rule 9(aa), their registration application will undergo a more thorough examination.

Processing Timeline:

For applicants flagged for detailed verification, the processing of the registration application will be completed within thirty days from the date of submission.

Online Tracking Module Updates:

Changes have been made to the online tracking module on the GST Portal to reflect the updated processing status of registration applications.
The ‘Track Application Status’ tab now indicates whether a new registration application has been marked for physical verification.

New Feature on GST Portal

This new feature, announced in the GSTN’s Advisory dated February 28, 2024, is now fully operational.
Applicants can track the physical verification status directly through the GST Portal, providing greater transparency and ease of access to registration status updates.

What is Track Application Status and How to use it:

Pre-Login

You can track the status of any application related to registration (like new registration, core amendment of registration, cancellation of registration etc.), using ARN at pre-login stage, once the application is submitted on the Portal.

To view status of your registration application without logging to the GST Portal, perform following steps:

1. Access the https://www.gst.gov.in/ URL. The GST Home page is displayed. Click the Services > Track Application Status option.

2. Track Application Status page is displayed. Select the Registration option from the Module drop-down list.

3.1 In case of ARN: On submission of the registration application on the GST Portal, you will be given an Application Reference Number (ARN). You can track status of your application by tracking this ARN.

3.2 In case of SRN/FRN: On submission of the registration application on the MCA Portal, you will be given a Service Request Number (SRN) or on the submission of registration application on the IFSCA Portal, you will be given a Financial Reference Number (FRN), whichever is applicable. You can track status of your application by tracking this SRN/FRN.

3.1 In case of ARN

3.1.1 In the ARN field, enter the ARN received on your e-mail address, when you submitted the registration application. Click the SEARCH button.

3.1.2. Detailed status of the New Registration Application ARN is displayed.

Note:

You can click the CLOSE button to go back to Track Application Status page.
Different stages are colored according to the current status of the application status. For Example: If current status is at Stage 4 then till stage 4, it will be in green color and further stages will be greyed out.

Note: In case, the application for registration is withdrawn by the taxpayer, Detailed Status will have only 2 stages. The reference image is shown as below.

Note: The cancellation application can be accepted or rejected by the tax officer. The reference image is shown below.

Note: In case of approved registration, taxpayer can obtain their first-time login credentials by following below mentioned steps:

1. Access the https://www.gst.gov.in/ URL. The GST Home page is displayed. Click the Services > Registration > Track Application Status option.

2. Track Application Status page is displayed. In the ARN field, enter the ARN received when you submitted the registration application. Enter Captcha and click the SEARCH button.

3. Detailed status of the New Registration Application ARN is displayed. Click on the click here hyperlink to receive your login credentials over the email and SMS again.

3.2 In case of SRN/FRN

3.2.1 On submission of the registration application on the MCA Portal, you will be given a Service Request Number (SRN) or on the submission of the registration application on the IFSCA Portal, you will be given a Financial Reference Number (FRN). You can track the status of your application by tracking this SRN / FRN. In the SRN/FRN field, enter the SRN or FRN received on your e-mail address when you submitted the registration application on MCA Portal or IFSCA Portal. Click the SEARCH button.

3.2.2. Detailed status of the New Registration Application SRN/FRN is displayed.

Note:

You can click the CLOSE button to go back to Track Application Status page.
Different stages are colored according to the current status of the application status. For Example: If current status is at Stage 3 then till stage 3, it will be in green color and further stages will be greyed out.
COI refers to Certificate of Incorporation and MCA refers to Ministry of Corporate Affairs

3.2.3. You can click the ARN hyperlink to view the detailed status of the New Registration Application ARN.

Note: To view FAQs related to Applying for GST Registration on MCA Portal through SPICe-AGILE Application Form click-> https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/userguide/registration/index.htm#t=faq_spice_form.htm

Note: Listed below are the different status types for Registration Application:

Pending for Processing – When new registration application is filed successfully and is pending with Tax Officer for Processing
Site Verification Assigned – When application for registration is marked for Site visit and verification to the Site Verification Officer
Site Verification Completed – When Site verification report is submitted by Site Verification Officer to the tax officer
Pending for Clarification – When Notice for seeking clarification is issued by Tax Officer to the applicant
Clarification filed – Pending for order – When clarification is filed successfully by the applicant to the tax officer and its pending order by the officer
Clarification not filed – Pending for order – When clarification is not filed by the applicant within —-days and its pending order by the officer
Approved – Application is Approved – When Registration ID and password is emailed to applicant once new registration application is accepted by Tax Officer
Rejected – When new registration application is Rejected by Tax Officer
Withdrawn – When the application is withdrawn by the applicant or taxpayer