GST Council scraps tax officers' arrest powers; prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 cr ...Middle East

The GST Council made a landmark decision by abolishing the arrest powers of tax officers. They've raised the prosecution threshold from Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore, easing the pressure on small sellers using e-commerce platforms. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that notices under Rs 10,000 will no longer be issued, aimed at promoting better GST compliance and alleviating burdens on small businesses.

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