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

Q: What does Section 17 of The CGST (Refund) Rules, 2017 (TCRR) deal with?

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

Q: Is Section 17 TCRR still in force?

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

Q: What is धारा 17 TCRR?

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

Q: What is Dhara 17 TCRR?

Dhara 17 TCRR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 17 of the The CGST (Refund) Rules, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 17 of The CGST (Refund) Rules, 2017 (TCRR) 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 (Refund) Rules, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 17, The CGST (Refund) Rules, 2017 (TCRR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The CGST (Refund) 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).]

(2)

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.