GST registration may be linked to biometrics

New Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations may not be instant for those who do not possess an Aadhaar identity number. An empowered panel is considering linking GST registration to biometric details with a live photograph of applicants in an attempt to check GST fraud, two officials said. The law committee of the GST Council has suggested that new or fresh GST applicants follow an Aadhaar-like…