In October 2026, what monetary threshold did the GST Council recommend for prosecution under the CGST Act in place of the ₹1 crore threshold?
Question and options
In October 2026, what monetary threshold did the GST Council recommend for prosecution under the CGST Act in place of the ₹1 crore threshold?
- ₹5 crore
- ₹2 crore
- ₹3 crore
- ₹10 crore
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - ₹5 crore
The GST Council made the recommendation at its meeting on 8 October 2026. It proposed raising the prosecution threshold fivefold, from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore, alongside removing officers' powers of arrest.
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