# The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, Rule 17: Assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities

- Act: The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017)
- In force from: 2017-06-22
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/cgst-rules-2017/rule/17/

## Text

(1) Every person required to be granted a Unique Identity Number in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (9) of section 25 may submit an application electronically in FORM GST REG-13 , duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in the manner specified in rule 8 at the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner. 1 [(1A) The Unique Identity Number granted under sub-rule (1) to a person under clause (a) of sub-section (9) of section 25 shall be applicable to the territory of India.] (2) The proper officer may, upon submission of an application in FORM GST REG-13 or after filling up the said form 2 [or after receiving a recommendation from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India], assign a Unique Identity Number to the said person and issue a certificate in FORM GST REG-06 within a period of three working days from the date of the submission of the application . Amendment notes 1. Inserted vide Notification No.75/2017 - CT., dated 29.12.2017. 2. Inserted (w.e.f. 22.06.2017) vide Notification No. 22/2017 - CT., dated 17.08.2017.

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