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Prime Minister welcomes GST Council’s recommendations for simpler, trust based tax administration

Updated on Friday, October 09, 2026 06:57 AM IST

The Prime Minister,  Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council, describing the recommendations as a significant step towards making the Goods and Services Tax regime simpler, more efficient and citizen-friendly. Shri Modi highlighted the Council’s recommendations relating to the removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simplification of procedures, noting that these measures would have a positive impact on taxpayers and businesses.

Shri Modi posted on X:

I welcome the new round of GST reforms approved by the GST Council.  

The Council’s recommendations on removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simpler procedures will have a very positive impact. 

The focus is clear:

Faster decisions. 

Lower compliance costs. 

Automated refunds. 

Trust-based administration.

These are in line with our constant efforts to make GST more efficient, transparent and citizen-friendly.

 

 

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