The Government of Assam, through the Office of the Principal Commissioner of State Tax, has issued Circular No.1/2024, modifying the process of GST registration concerning rent deeds. This circular aims to streamline the registration process and provide clarity on the submission of notarized documents.
Detailed Analysis
1. Modified Guidelines: Circular No.1/2024 modifies Circular No.1/2023, specifying that applications for GST registration will be considered valid if accompanied by a notarized rent agreement, leased deed, or No Objection Certificate (NOC), along with an Affidavit affirming the authenticity of the principal place of business. This allows applicants to submit notarized documents in lieu of registered rent deeds.
2. Approval Process: If an applicant submits notarized documents instead of registered ones, prior approval from the concerned Zonal Joint Commissioner of State Tax is required on a case-by-case basis. This approval is to be obtained through official mail (webmail) and should be granted within one day. The responsibility for maintaining records of such cases lies with the Office of the Zonal Deputy Commissioner of State Tax.
3. Ensuring Genuineness: The requirement of a notarized affidavit sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate adds a layer of authenticity to the submitted documents, thereby ensuring the genuineness of the principal place of business. This step aims to prevent fraudulent practices and enhance the credibility of GST registrations.
4. Efficiency and Transparency: By allowing notarized documents and streamlining the approval process, the circular promotes efficiency and transparency in the GST registration process. It reduces the bureaucratic burden on applicants while maintaining the integrity of the registration system.
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GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX, ASSAM
KAR BHAWAN DISPUR, GUWAHATI-781006
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(Circular No.1/2024 )
Dated, Dispur, the 30th March, 2024
Sub: Registration under GST Act — registered rent deed.
No. CTS-81/(Pt)/2007/86 : Circular No.1/2023 dtd. 07.07.2023 is modified to the extent that the application for grant of registration under GST is to be considered, if the applicant submits a notarized rent agreement/leased deed/NOC along with an Affidavit certifying the genuineness of the principal place of business sworn before a First Class Judicial Magistrate in lieu of rent agreement/leased deed duly registered with the Sub-Register. However, if the applicant submits such notarized rent agreement/leased deed/NOC along with an Affidavit in lieu of rent agreement/leased deed duly registered with the Sub-Register, prior approval is to be obtained from the concerned Zonal Joint Commissioner of State Tax on case to case basis. The approval is to be obtained through official mail (webmail) and it should be dispose of by the Zonal Joint Commissioner of State Tax within a period of one day. Further, records of such cases are to be properly maintained at the Office of the Zonal Deputy Commissioner of State Tax.
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( Pallav Gopal Jha, IAS.,)
Principal Commissioner of State Tax, Assam,
Dispur, Guwahati
Memo No. CTS-81/(Pt)/2007/86-A
Dated Dispur the 30th March, 2024
Copy to :
1) The Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Finance (Taxation) Department, Block-F (Ground Floor), Dispur, Guwahati-781006 for favour of kind information.
2) The Special Commissioner of State Tax, Assam/ Additional Commissioner of State Tax, Assam (All) for information.
3) The Joint Commissioner of State Tax (All) for information and necessary action. A daily report of disposal of cases is to be invariably mailed to GST Cell.
4) The Deputy Commissioner of State Tax (All) / Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (All) / Superintendent of State Tax (All) for information and necessary action.
5) The Information Technology Officer, Office of the Principal Commissioner of State Tax, Assam for uploading it on the website of the Commissionerate for information of all concerned.
Principal Commissioner of State Tax, Assam,
Dispur, Guwahati
