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GST enforcement may shift from 'arrest' to 'detect, recover and prosecute serious frauds'
The GST Council is likely to consider major enforcement reforms on October 7 that could remove GST officers’ power to directly arrest alleged tax evaders and require greater judicial oversight. The proposed changes would shift routine disputes towards recovery, interest and penalties, while reserving criminal prosecution for serious, deliberate fraud.
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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
- GST enforcement may shift from 'arrest' to 'detect, recover and prosecute serious frauds'