GST Council scraps arrest powers of GST officers, ups prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore
India’s GST Council has removed the authority for GST officers to arrest taxpayers and raised the prosecution threshold for tax evasion to ₹5 crore. The 57th meeting also announced a Committee of Officers to review input‑tax‑credit claims, aiming to safeguard legitimate buyers who possess valid invoices, have received goods, and have paid suppliers in full. The changes seek to streamline enforcement while protecting genuine transactions.