CBIC has released Circular No. 249/06/2025-GST, removing the mandatory use of DIN for communications issued via the GST portal. However, DIN remains compulsory for eOffice-based documents, as clarified in Circulars No. 23/2025 - Customs and 252/09/2025 - GST. This blog explains the changes and what taxpayers need to know.

The CBIC has issued new rules for GST arrests, aimed for safeguarding honest taxpayers from arbitrary proceedings. These regulations categorize violations, require prior authorization, and emphasize respect for individual rights in order to promote openness, accountability, and a balance between enforcement and justice.