Rejection of New GST Registration application by competent officer.

This discussion addresses a common issue where new GST registration applications are rejected by the competent officer, often due to address discrepancies between the Aadhaar and the uploaded proof. While the residential address doesn't necessarily need to match the principal place of work, officers may reject applications without issuing a show-cause notice. The consensus is that reapplying with corrected documentation, potentially using a temporary reference number to rectify defects, is the most efficient solution rather than pursuing a lengthy appeal process.