Section 17: Assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities

Q: What does Section 17 of The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017 (TCAPR) deal with?

Section 17 TCAPR pertains to "Assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities". It is part of the The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 17 of The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017 (TCAPR) governs assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 17 TCAPR still in force?

Yes, Section 17 of the The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 17 TCAPR?

धारा 17 TCAPR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 17 of the The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017. Section 17 of The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017 (TCAPR) governs assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 17 TCAPR?

Dhara 17 TCAPR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 17 of the The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 17 of The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017 (TCAPR) governs assignment of Unique Identity Number to certain special entities. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 17 of The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 17, The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017 (TCAPR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The CGST (Anti-Profiteering) Rules, 2017, § 17 (India).

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Every person required to be granted a Unique Identity Number in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (9) of section 25 may submit an application electronically in FORM GST REG-13, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in the manner specified in rule 8 at the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.

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[ The Unique Identity Number granted under sub-rule (1) to a person under clause (a) of sub-section (9) of section 25 shall be applicable to the territory of India.] [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 1602(E), dated 29.12.2017 (w.e.f. 19.6.2017).]

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The proper officer may, upon submission of an application in FORM GST REG-13 or after filling up the said form, [or after receiving a recommendation from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India] [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 1023(E), dated 17.8.2017 (w.e.f. 22.6.2017).] assign a Unique Identity Number to the said person and issue a certificate in FORM GST REG-06 within a period of three working days from the date of the submission of the application.