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Document Identification Number (“DIN”) to be quoted on all communications from CBIC
In this article, we will discuss in detail about Document Identification Number (DIN) in FAQs form: • 1. What is Document Identification Number (DIN)? • Document Identification Number or DIN is a unique number to be generated for all the communications sent by offices of CBIC to taxpayers or other concerned person.
2. What is the requirement to implement Document Identification Number? • DIN is getting implemented to keep government’s objective of transparency and accountability. • Through DIN, system will create a digital directory for maintaining proper audit trails of all communications. • Considerably, it will provide recipient of communication a digital facility to determine genuineness of communication
Is there any exceptional situation provided wherein communication can be issued without generating DIN? • Yes, even though DIN is a mandatory requirement, circular provides for 2 exigent circumstances wherein document can be issued without mentioning DIN: • Situation 1:When concern officer is facing technical glitch in generation of electronic DIN • Situation 2: when communication regarding investigation/enquiry, verification etc is required to be issued at short notice or on urgent basis and the concerned officer is outside the office in discharge of his official duties. • However, such exception can be exercised after recording the reasons for the same in writing in the concerned file.