Legal Battle Over 18% GST on Air Purifiers in Delhi HC
Delhi High Court deliberates if air purifiers are luxury goods or medical necessity. Experts debate GST, Right to Life, and regulatory hurdles. Will toxic air force a tax rethink?
Delhi High Court deliberates if air purifiers are luxury goods or medical necessity. Experts debate GST, Right to Life, and regulatory hurdles. Will toxic air force a tax rethink?
The Centre assured Delhi HC it will process a parliamentary panel's recommendation to slash GST on air purifiers, but argued judicial intervention in tax matters is unconstitutional. The next hearing is on March 19.
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The Centre opposes a PIL to classify air purifiers as medical devices for a lower 5% GST, arguing it will increase compliance and restrict supply. The Delhi High Court urges rate reconsideration amid pollution.
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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.
Delhi High Court grants Centre 10 days to respond to a petition seeking reduced GST on air purifiers, crucial for combating the capital's severe pollution. Next hearing on January 9.
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.
The Centre tells Delhi High Court that reducing GST on air purifiers could open a 'Pandora's box' of demands. What does this mean for consumers and manufacturers? Read the full analysis.
Delhi's air quality improved to an AQI of 221 on Thursday but remained 'poor'. Key areas like Anand Vihar recorded 292. The High Court slammed the 18% GST on air purifiers. Read the full report.
Delhi High Court criticizes Centre for 18% GST on air purifiers during severe pollution, calls it a 'health emergency'. Court directs GST Council to meet urgently. Read more.