Karnataka GST Dept implements Document Reference Number for Search and Inspection Communication



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The Karnataka GST Department has implemented a new system requiring a Document Reference Number (RFN) for all physical communications related to searches and inspections. This initiative, in line with Supreme Court directives and government aims for transparency, allows taxpayers to verify the authenticity of documents like notices and orders via the GST portal. Tax officers must generate and superscribe the RFN on all offline correspondence.

The Karnataka GST Department, Commissioner of Commercial Taxes issuedCircular No. GST-02/2023-24 dated May 23, 2023regarding the Generation and quoting of Document Reference Number (RFN) on communication/document pertaining to search and inspection in reference to the Directions of the Honble Supreme Court in the case ofPradeep Goyal Vs Union of India [W.P. (Civil) 320 of 2022], dated July 18, 2022. The GST portal (System) generates various documents, such as notices/ orders, etc which are co
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The Karnataka GST Department has introduced a system where tax officers must generate and quote a Document Reference Number (RFN) on all physically generated communications concerning searches and inspections.

The RFN system has been implemented to enhance transparency and accountability in tax administration, following directions from the Supreme Court of India and utilising information technology.

Taxpayers can verify the authenticity of physically generated documents by checking the RFN on the GST common portal, both before and after logging in, under the 'User Services > Verify RFN' option.

All offline communications, such as notices, adjournments, orders, and reminders, issued by tax officers must have an RFN superscribed on them.

The RFN is electronically generated by the State Tax Officer through the GST Back Office portal.




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