GST Council meeting today: Cutting across divide, 5 big states oppose end of taxmen’s arrest powers
Five major Indian states—Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh—opposed the proposal to remove taxmen's arrest powers during the GST Council meeting. They warned that eliminating these powers could lead to a 'toothless' regime, advocating for a provision for 'civil arrest' in serious GST violations. The Council's decision will impact tax enforcement strategies.