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

Timeline
Sunday, 4 October
- GST shake-up: Council weighs ending officials' arrest powers, start Rs 5 crore prosecution threshold
The GST Council is weighing a ₹5 crore prosecution threshold
- GST arrest powers may be removed? Council to discuss decriminalisation on Wednesday; law change likely in Winter Session
The GST Council will discuss removing arrest powers on Wednesday; a law change is likely in the Winter Session

