🧾 No DIN Required for GST Notices on Portal If RFN is Mentioned – What It Means for You

Dated: 09 June 2025

If you’re a taxpayer or business owner receiving notices from the GST department, there’s an important update that makes things easier to understand and trust.

✅ What is DIN in GST?

DIN stands for Document Identification Number. Earlier, every GST notice or communication sent by the GST officer had to include a DIN to prove that it was authentic and not fake.

🔔 What’s the New Update?

As of June 9, 2025, the GST department (CBIC) has said:

💡 “If a notice or message is sent through the official GST portal, and it already contains a Reference Number (RFN), then it does not need a DIN.”

🧍Why This Matters to You (Layman’s View):

• 🧾 Earlier: You had to check if the GST notice had a DIN, or else it might be fake or invalid.

• 📩 Now: If you get a GST notice directly through the GST website, and it has an RFN number, you can trust it—even without DIN.

• ✅ It’s still valid and official.

🔍 What is RFN?

RFN means Reference Number. It’s a unique number used to identify your notice on the GST portal.

🛡️ Think of it like a receipt number or tracking ID.

🚨 Do You Need to Do Anything?

No. You don’t have to do anything new.
Just remember:

• If you receive a notice on the GST portal, and it has an RFN, you don’t need to worry about DIN.

• Make sure the notice is from the official GST portal and not from email or WhatsApp.

📘 Example:

Suppose you receive a GST notice like this:

🔹 Reference Number: ZA070625124599M

Even if there’s no DIN, it’s still a valid notice because it came from the GST portal and has an RFN.

🧠 Simple Tip:

👉 Always check your GST notices on the official portal.
👉 Don’t panic if there’s no DIN – if it has an RFN and came through the portal, it’s valid.

🏁 Final Word

This change helps reduce confusion and delay. Just focus on notices on the official GST portal, and check for Reference Number (RFN).

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