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Part of situation: India GST Council reforms and upcoming meeting agendas (12 clusters)

GST Council approves major reforms including removal of arrest powers

GST Council tax reform Input Tax Credit Nirmala Sitharaman tax compliance

The 57th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has introduced significant administrative and procedural reforms aimed at easing compliance and fostering a trust-based tax environment. A major highlight of the meeting is the decision to remove the power of arrest for GST officials, shifting the enforcement focus from deterrence to detection through technology.

Key fiscal changes include raising the criminal prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore and reducing the general penalty from ₹25,000 to ₹10,000. The Council also proposed a ₹10,000 threshold for issuing certain tax notices. To improve liquidity, the Council recommended expanding refund eligibility for input services under the inverted duty structure, effective November 1, 2026, and moving toward automated refund processing.

Additional reforms focus on simplifying registration for small businesses and e-commerce sellers, automating registration amendments, and streamlining the e-way bill process to prevent unnecessary interceptions of goods in transit. While no changes were made to existing GST tax rates, the Council decided that rate-related matters will be addressed in a dedicated annual meeting. These reforms are scheduled to be implemented starting April 1, 2027.

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Bharat Mandapam · GST Council · India · Ministry of Finance · NASSCOM · Narendra Modi · New Delhi · Nirmala Sitharaman

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GST Council के बड़े फैसले, गिरफ्तारी की शक्ति हटेगी, अभियोजन की सीमा ₹5 करोड़ होगी, पेनल्टी भी घटेगी [hindi.webdunia.com]
MDR, रिफंड, गिरफ्तारी, जुर्माना. . . GST काउंसिल की बैठक में कई बड़े फैसले [www.aajtak.in]
जीएसटी परिषद की बैठक शुरू - [navabharat.com]
57th GST Council addresses concerns across registration, returns, refunds, input tax credit - tennews. in: National News Portal [tennews.in]
57th GST Council addresses concerns across registration, returns, refunds, input tax credit [bhaskarlive.in]
GST Council’s New Reforms Could Boost India’s Auto Manufacturing and Exports – Here’s How [www.autopunditz.com]
From Arrest to Auto-Refund: Key GST Changes Proposed in 57th GST Council Meeting [taxguru.in]
57th GST Council Meeting – Major Recommendations and Key [thetaxtalk.com]
States welcome GST reforms [nagalandpost.com]
GST Council Proposes ITC Relief Under Section 17(5) [www.taxscan.in]
GST Council Recommends Changes to E-Way Bill Rules to Ensure Smoother Movement of Goods [www.caclubindia.com]
Odisha Seeks MSME-Friendly GST Reforms, Faster Refunds at 57th GST Council Meeting - Business News Week [businessnewsweek.in]
57th GST Council Meeting Brings Sweeping Compliance and ITC Reforms: Dhruva Advisors | Biz RapidX [bizrapidx.com]
'Faster decisions, lower compliance': PM Modi welcomes new GST reforms - BusinessToday [www.businesstoday.in]
GST Council scraps tax officials' arrest power, raises prosecution threshold to Rs 5 cr [thefederal.com]
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs 57th GST Council Meeting In New Delhi [www.therightnews.in]
Editorial: Softening the GST grip [www.dtnext.in]
FM meets Singapore Prez & PM, discusses boosting bilateral co-op [www.millenniumpost.in]
Sitharaman meets Singapore President, PM; discuss strengthening ties [newsable.asianetnews.com]
NSO releases draft guidelines for compiling GSDP via expenditure method [www.socialnews.xyz]
FM Sitharaman begins three-day visit to Singapore [theindianawaaz.com]
GST 2. 0 to Boost Jewellers’ Trust, Cash Flow: GJC [theblunttimes.in]
Major GST Relief: Easy Registration and Quick Refunds for Small Traders and Exporters [kalingatv.com]
GST Council removes arrest powers, raises prosecution bar [navhindtimes.in]
New GST reforms: What changes for common people and businesses | Explainer [english.mathrubhumi.com]
Major Tax Reform: GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers of Tax Officers & Raises Prosecution Ceiling to Rs 5 Crore [pragativadi.com]
GST council scraps arrest power of tax officials, approves faster refunds: FM [www.nationalheraldindia.com]
GST Council Unveils Major Compliance Reforms, Eases Registration, Refunds and ITC Rules [yespunjab.com]
GST Council Reforms: Arrest Powers Scrapped, Delivery Services Tax Cut to 5 Percent, Faster Refunds [www.newsx.com]
57th GST Council Meeting Focuses on Faster Refunds and Easier Compliance [businessnewsthisweek.com]
57वीं जीएसटी परिषद की बैठक आज, कारोबार आसान बनाने वाले बड़े सुधारों पर हो सकती है चर्चा [www.punjabkesari.com]
57वीं जीएसटी परिषद की बैठक आज, कारोबार आसान बनाने वाले बड़े सुधारों पर हो सकती है चर्चा | 57th GST Council meeting to be held in Delhi today [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
GST registration for small e-commerce sellers simplified, monthly limit set at Rs 2. 5 lakh [www.newindianexpress.com]
GST Average Rate Falls To 10. 84% After September Rate Rationalisation [www.news18.com]