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

· 8 October 2026 · 2 min read
GST Council scraps tax officers' arrest powers, eases refund rules

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused economy development: “GST Council scraps tax officers' arrest powers, eases refund rules.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[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 und

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