BusinessGST Council Removes Arrest Power, Raises Prosecution Threshold, Cuts Penalties
The 57th GST Council meeting on October 8, 2026, in New Delhi announced major reforms including removing the power of arrest under GST, raising the prosecution threshold from Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore, and lowering the general penalty from Rs 25,000 to Rs 10,000. These changes aim to simplify enforcement, with penalties now subject to judicial discretion and focused on recovery, interest, and proportionate fines for late or incorrect filings.
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