GST Law Committee Proposes Higher Prosecution Threshold, Shorter Jail Terms

GST Law Committee proposes higher prosecution threshold, shorter jail terms

GST Council weighs higher prosecution thresholds, reduced sentences, and arrest-power debate in GST law reforms.

No More Arrests Under GST? Centre, States Weigh Decriminalisation Ahead of Council Meet

The GST Council's 57th meeting on October 7 will take up a proposal to remove arrest powers under the indirect tax regime, The Indian Express reported. Genuine fraud cases would still be prosecuted under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. No More Arrests Under GST? Centre, States Weigh Decriminalisation Ahead of Council Meet.

Arrest powers under GST regime likely to be removed in bid to address concerns on overreach by tax authorities

GST Council to discuss issue on October 7, Govt may bring amendment in Winter Session

GST Arrest Powers May Be Removed: What the Proposed Reform Means for Businesses and Taxpayers

Indian government may remove arrest powers under the GST regime. Here is what the proposed reform could mean for businesses and taxpayers.