Simplification of DIN rules

1. Application for DIN will be made on eForm ; No physical submission of
documents shall be accepted and for this purpose  Scanned documentsalong with verification by the applicant will be attached with the eForm.
Only online fee payment will be allowed i.e. No challan payment
2. The application can also be submitted online  by the applicant
himself  using his DSC.
3. DIN   1   eForm   can   be  digitally signed by the professional who shall
also confirm that he has verified  the particulars of the Applicant
given in the application

4. Where the DIN 1 is verified by the professional, the DIN will be approved
by the system immediately online.
5. In other cases the DIN cell will examine the application and same shall be
disposed of within one or two days.
6. Companies (Directors Identification Number) Rules, 2006 are being
amended on the above lines.
7. Penal action against the applicant and professional certifying  the DIN
application in case of false information / certification as per provisions of
section 628 of the Act will be taken in addition to action for professional
misconduct and revocation of DIN, allotted on false information
8. The above procedures is expected to enable allotment of DIN on the
same day.
9. The above procedures applies to filing of DIN 4 intimating changes in
particulars of Directors.

A notification to notify the aforesaid procedure is being issued.  After issue of
necessary notification, the applicant/professionals/DIN Cell are advised to
follow the notified procedures for allotment of DIN