Centre Opposes GST Cut on Air Purifiers in Delhi HC
The Central government has opposed a plea to reduce GST on air purifiers, arguing it's a 'calculated' move. The Delhi High Court will hear the matter next in February 2026.
The Central government has opposed a plea to reduce GST on air purifiers, arguing it's a 'calculated' move. The Delhi High Court will hear the matter next in February 2026.
The Centre has deferred lowering GST on air purifiers, citing a detailed statutory process. The Delhi High Court, however, questioned the high cost and highlighted nationwide public health implications of air pollution.
The Centre told Delhi High Court it cannot order a GST reduction on air purifiers, warning judicial intervention would breach the Constitution's basic structure. The next hearing is on January 9.
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Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently reconsider 18% tax on air purifiers, calling them a necessity in the city's severe pollution emergency. Read the full story.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently consider lowering GST on air purifiers from 18% to 5%, highlighting severe health risks from breathing polluted air 21,000 times a day.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently meet and consider reducing GST rates on air purifiers as city battles hazardous air pollution levels. Read the latest developments.
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