CBIC Asks GST Officers to Stop Arrests, Curb Roadside Inspections

CBIC asks GST officers to stop arrests, curb roadside inspections

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued new guidelines for GST enforcement officers. These guidelines include stopping arrests and minimizing roadside inspections based on specific intelligence. Furthermore, show-cause notices will not be issued for amounts less than ₹10,000. The board aims to simplify compliance and reduce litigation for businesses. These changes are part of the enforcement reform agenda following the 57th GS…

CBIC mandates immediate scrapping of GST arrests ahead of legal amendments

The missive to all Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) field formations comes months before the proposed legislative amendments were to take effect from April 1, 2027

CBIC Issues Interim Measures on GST Arrest Reforms

CBIC directs GST officers to stop arrests, restrict vehicle inspections and avoid issuing show cause notices below Rs. 10,000 pending amendments to GST laws.