TaxTMI 
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Hello,
I want to know how long is the MVAT CST Certificate / Number valid.
VALIDITY OF MVAT CST
14 Sep 2015 
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Registration validity for MVAT/CST hinges on business continuance; Commissioner may cancel registrations after inquiry and hearing.
MVAT and CST registration generally remain valid while the business exists, though some states may prescribe fixed validity. Registration may be cancelled where the business is discontinued, transferred, or turnover falls below the threshold; dealers must apply as prescribed and the Commissioner may cancel after inquiry, including with retrospective effect, and the cancelled certificate must be returned. The Commissioner may also cancel where the dealer failed to apply after discontinuance or where a voluntarily registered person did not commence business within six months, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard. (AI Summary)
MVAT and CST registration generally remain valid while the business exists, though some states may prescribe fixed validity. Registration may be cancelled where the business is discontinued, transferred, or turnover falls below the threshold; dealers must apply as prescribed and the Commissioner may cancel after inquiry, including with retrospective effect, and the cancelled certificate must be returned. The Commissioner may also cancel where the dealer failed to apply after discontinuance or where a voluntarily registered person did not commence business within six months, after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard. (AI Summary)