CBIC tells GST officers to stop arrests ahead of law changes

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has directed its field formations to immediately stop arrests under GST. Officers must also apply new e-way bill inspection rules and use a ₹10,000 minimum threshold for issuing show-cause notices. The move comes ahead of CGST Act amendments due to take effect on April 1, 2027, following the GST Council's 57th meeting.