Circular No 249/06/2025- DIN is not required for GST Portal Communications
Circular No. 249/06/2025 states that DIN is not required for GST portal communication having a reference number. Circular No.122/41/2019-GST and Circular No 128/47/2019-GST mandated quoting of the Document Identification Number (DIN) on communications issued by CBIC to ensure accountability and transparency. This includes all types of communications, like letters, emails, notices, etc,even extending to emails.
GST Common Portal Communications already has a reference number.
Any document, like notices, orders, etc., generated through the GST Portal always contains a reference number. The reference number is a unique, system-generated number and can be verified online via this link: Link for the verification of Reference Number
Information available through RFN Verification:
When verified, it shows details like
- Date of RFN generation
- Date of Document Issue
- Type of Communication
- Module
- Office Name
Legal Validity of Portal Communications
As per section 169(1)(d) of the CGST Act, any official communication made available on the common portal is considered validly served.
Instruction No. 04/2023-GST further emphasised uploading SCNs (DRC-01) and orders (DRC-07) on the common portal.
Conclusion:
DIN is not required on documents generated and served through the GST portal that already bear a verifiable RFN.
This avoids duplications, as both DIN and RFN are unique, verifiable numbers. Hence, RFN alone is sufficient for communication via the GST portal.
The earlier circulars Nos. 122/41/2019 and 128/47/2019 have been modified to this extent. In short, DIN is not mandatory where RFN is already present and verifiable through the GST portal. This clarification ensures no need to quote DIN for GST portal-generated documents since RFN already ensures traceability and authenticity.
