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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:51:57 UTC.

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