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GST 2.0 and further reforms: The path to stronger state finances runs through a wider tax base

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Proposed GST enforcement reforms

Proposals for the GST Council to consider include removing officials’ direct arrest powers, requiring court-ordered arrests and setting a ₹5 crore prosecution threshold. The Council is expected to discuss enforcement changes on October 7, with legislation possibly following in the Winter Session.

Monday, 5 October

  1. GST Council meet: Decriminalisation, export relief for GCCs top on the agenda
  2. GST enforcement may shift from 'arrest' to 'detect, recover and prosecute serious frauds'
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    GST 2.0 and further reforms: The path to stronger state finances runs through a wider tax base
  4. GST 2.0 may replace arrests with fines for tax defaulters
  5. 2 sources
    GST 2.0 aims to speed refunds, widen ITC and end arrests

Sunday, 4 October

  1. GST shake-up: Council weighs ending officials' arrest powers, start Rs 5 crore prosecution threshold
  2. 3 sources
    GST arrest powers may be removed? Council to discuss decriminalisation on Wednesday; law change likely in Winter Session

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