GST Council meeting to consider decriminalising tax laws, easing arrest provisions

GST Council meeting to consider decriminalising tax laws, easing arrest provisions

GST Council meeting is expected to discuss proposals to decriminalise certain GST offences, including removing the power of tax officials to arrest taxpayers during investigations. The Law Committee has also recommended raising the prosecution threshold from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore and reducing jail terms for less serious offences. 25 days ago