“Upload Site with Sign Board and Adjacent Shop”: GST Applicant Condemns Dept’s Photo Demand for Business Proof

A GST applicant has condemned the department's demand for business proof, specifically a photo of the "upload site with a signboard and adjacent shop." This highlights a point of contention regarding the nature and extent of physical verification required for GST registration or compliance. The applicant argues that such a specific photo demand is arbitrary or excessive for proving a legitimate business, especially for online or home-based operations. This situation underscores the need for clear, reasonable, and uniformly applied compliance requirements by tax authorities, balancing the need for verification with practical business realities.