Goods & Service Tax (GST) 4 October 2026
GST Updates: Collection Dip, Demand Drop, Arrest Power Review
Recent GST developments include opposition leader EPS condemning Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for a sharp drop in GST collections, while tax authorities withdrew a ₹4.26 crore demand against Aether Industries for FY21‑22. The GST Council is set to discuss removing arrest powers for tax officials, aiming to ease investor concerns. Meanwhile, Assam's finance department is using data analytics to spot fraudulent ITC claims, Canada will issue its next quarterly GST payment on Oct 5, and discussions continue over multistate registrations and potential tax hikes in Western Australia.
- Tamil Nadu GST collection dip: EPS criticizes CM Vijay for a noticeable decline in GST receipts. Read more
- Aether Industries demand dropped: Authorities dismissed a ₹4.26 cr GST demand for FY21‑22, deeming the Input Tax Credit valid. Read more
- Arrest powers under review: The GST Council meeting on Oct 7 may remove arrest powers from tax officials to boost investor confidence. Read more
- Assam fraud detection: State finance uses data analytics to uncover fake ITC networks and GST fraud. Read more
- Canada GST payment: The next quarterly GST payment is scheduled for Oct 5, 2026, via direct deposit. Read more
- Multistate registration insight: Businesses can hold multiple GST registrations under certain conditions. Read more
- Western Australia concerns: Residents fear higher state taxes and cuts to health services linked to GST share adjustments. Read more
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