Goods & Service Tax (GST) 10 October 2026
57th GST Council Holds Steady Rates, Skips Arrest Powers
The 57th GST Council confirmed that tax rates will stay unchanged and it will not acquire new arrest powers, focusing instead on a compliance reset. Exceptions remain for transactions lacking e‑way bills or required documents, and the council proposed extending e‑invoicing to additional categories of taxpayers.
The 57th GST Council announced two key decisions:
- No change to GST rates and no new arrest powers for tax officials.
- A compliance reset focusing on tightening e‑way bill and documentation rules.
Key points:
- Transactions without a generated e‑way bill or missing required documents remain exempt from penalties.
- The council proposes extending e‑invoicing to more categories of taxpayers to streamline reporting.
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