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GST Reforms: Arrest powers scrapped, refunds automated; businesses set to see faster relief

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What happened

The GST Council approved a series of changes aimed at easing compliance, including removing the power of tax officials to make arrests and raising the prosecution threshold fivefold to Rs 5 crore.

Key facts

  • The GST Council approved a series of changes aimed at easing compliance, including removing the power of tax officials to make arrests and raising the prosecution threshold fivefold to Rs 5 crore.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:38:11 UTC.

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  3. U.K. police release 7th man arrested over RAF Fairford incident on bail

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