Rule17
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities

In force From 22 Jun 2017 Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 As on 09 Oct 2026

Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 Ministry Finance Enacted 19 Jun 2017 In force 22 Jun 2017 Cited by 5 provisions

Rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities. 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 The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

(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.

Rule 17, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

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Questions about Rule 17

What does Rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities". 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

How do I find court cases under Rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules?

In judgments and charge sheets this rule is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: CGST Rules 2017 17, rule 17 CGST Rules 2017, rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on rule 25 (Physical verification of business premises in certain cases), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 5 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 17 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 17, came into force on 22 Jun 2017, having been enacted on 19 Jun 2017. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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