GST Council to Raise GST Prosecution Threshold to ₹5 crore and Safeguard Buyers

What Happened The GST Council is set to discuss raising the GST criminal prosecution limit from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore and introducing measures to protect genuine buyers from supplier defaults. ## Why It Matters Raising the limit means fewer small‑scale businesses will face criminal action, easing compliance pressure and focusing enforcement on larger evaders. Protecting buyers reduces the risk of innocent parties suffering losses due to a supplier’s tax issues, supporting confidence in the GST regime. ## What Happens Next The council will vote on these proposals in its upcoming meeting; if approved, the changes will be announced officially and incorporated into GST enforcement guidelines. Stakeholders should watch for the council’s final decision and any implementation timelines.