Delhi HC pushes nationwide biometric Aadhaar checks for new GST registrations

The Delhi High Court has asked GST authorities to introduce biometric Aadhaar authentication nationwide for new registrations, amid rising fake GST IDs and tax evasion. Retailers, marketplaces and new sellers could face more rigorous onboarding, with implementation subject to operational feedback.

— Source publishedThu, 10 Sept, 2026, 16:22 IST·First seen Thu, 10 Sept, 2026, 16:31 IST·Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

GST Department · Delhi High Court directed GST authorities nationwide to require biometric Aadhaar authentication for new GST registrations, responding to

Key facts

  • 2,800 fraudulent GST registrations in 2023-24
  • ₹15,085 crore tax evasion detected in 2023-24
  • 1,654 fraudulent GST registrations in 2024-25
  • ₹13,109 crore tax evasion detected in 2024-25
  • 20-30 second applicant verification video
  • 5 seconds per document display

Why this matters

In diligence and partnership decisions, place greater weight on target and seller-base GST compliance quality, verification capabilities, and exposure to fraudulent registrations.

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