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GST Council meeting moved to October 8 in New Delhi

2026-10-06 · 2 sources · Economic Times CFO

In short

The 57th GST Council meeting was moved to October 8, from October 7. It will start at 11 am in the Summit Room at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, and the change was said to be because of unavoidable circumstances.

The meeting may discuss GST registration, returns, and refunds. What the council will decide is not stated in the available reporting.

What the reporting says

The 57th GST Council meeting was rescheduled to October 8 at 11 am at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, according to publisher summaries citing an office memorandum. The date was moved from October 7 because of “unavoidable circumstances,” but no further reason was given. The meeting is expected to discuss GST registration, returns, and refund changes, though final decisions are not stated in the available reporting.

Why it matters

The 57th GST Council meeting was rescheduled to October 8 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with the change attributed to unavoidable circumstances in an office memorandum. Publisher summaries say the agenda may include GST registration, returns and refund mechanisms. The immediate impact is a delayed policy discussion for taxpayers, businesses and tax administrators, but no decision has been reported yet.

Touches: Taxation, Government

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