GST Council to Discuss Removal of Arrest Powers on October 7
· Business · Indian Express, India Today
The GST Council will discuss removal of arrest provisions under the GST regime at its meeting on October 7, 2026. The move aims to address concerns of overreach by tax authorities and boost investor sentiment. For intentional frauds, prosecution will proceed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita instead of GST arrest powers. Officials said consultations have been ongoing for eight-nine months with business feedback taken into account. Legislative changes will follow after the Council's final decision.
Why it matters
Traders and businesses will face reduced risk of arrest for GST-related offences, easing compliance burdens. Authorities will still pursue intentional frauds through criminal law, maintaining deterrence against tax evasion.
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