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GST arrest powers may be removed? Council to discuss decriminalisation on Wednesday; law change likely in Winter Session

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  • The GST Council will discuss removing arrest powers on Wednesday; a law change is likely in the Winter Session
  • Changes to GST enforcement could affect compliance costs for Indian businesses across sectors

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Decriminalising GST: Law panel proposes end to arrest powers, higher evasion thresholds

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