GST Council scraps arrest powers, eases small seller compliance
In short
The GST Council removed tax officers’ arrest power in some cases and lifted the prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore. It also made compliance easier for small e-commerce sellers and sped up refund acknowledgements.
This matters for online sellers and other GST payers because paperwork may get simpler and some enforcement pressure may ease. The reporting does not say exactly which cases are affected or when the changes start.
What the reporting says
The GST Council removed tax officers’ power to arrest in certain cases and raised the prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore. It also simplified compliance for small e-commerce sellers and shortened refund-application acknowledgement timelines. The reporting does not give the full list of rule changes or the exact timing, but the immediate effect is looser compliance for some firms.
Why it matters
The GST Council has scrapped arrest powers for tax officers in certain cases, raised the prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore, and eased compliance for small e-commerce sellers while shortening refund-acknowledgement timelines. This matters to online sellers and GST-registered businesses because it could reduce compliance burden and enforcement risk. The reporting does not specify the full operational details or effective date.