Arrest powers under GST regime likely to be removed in bid to address concerns on overreach by tax authorities

GST Council to discuss issue on October 7, Govt may bring amendment in Winter SessionMore than nine years after its rollout in July 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is set to see a major overhaul — removal of arrest powers.In a bid to boost investor sentiment and allay concerns about overreach by tax authorities, the upcoming GST Council meeting, on October 7, will take up the proposal to decriminalise offences under the indirect tax regime, two persons aware of the development told The Indian Express.