GST registration to be automatically suspended if bank details not furnished in 30 days under Rule 10A

The article explains that under the revised CGST Rules, 2017 (specifically Rule 10A), a newly registered GST-taxpayer must furnish their bank account details on the common GST portal within 30 days of registration (or before filing outward supplies in GSTR-1 / using invoice furnishing facility, whichever is earlier). Failure to provide such details will now lead to automatic suspension of the GST registration. The change is aimed at curbing fraudulent registrations and preventing misuse of the GSTIN — for instance, entities that previously secured registration but then avoided compliance to illegally transfer Input Tax Credit. The article outlines how the new requirement ensures greater transparency and traceability in the GST ecosystem. It also emphasizes the risk to businesses — suspension would halt generation of invoices, e-way bills, claiming of input tax credits, and could disrupt day-to-day operations — unless bank details are timely updated. The rule is particularly relevant for new registrants and small businesses, and underscores the need for strict compliance to avoid administrative hassles or inadvertent disruption.