GST Council scraps tax officers' arrest powers, eases refund rules

The GST Council has proposed changes to make business operations and tax compliance easier. The reforms will simplify registration, refunds, and input tax credit procedures and lower compliance costs. The council will also speed up refund processing, aiming to settle claims within three days, and will remove officers’ authority to arrest under the GST framework.

The GST Council has proposed major procedural changes to enhance business operations and tax compliance. These reforms aim to streamline registration, refunds, and input tax credit processes while lowering compliance costs. Additionally, the council will remove officers' powers for arrests under the GST framework. Processing of refunds will be expedited, with a goal to resolve claims within three days.

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