Delhi HC's GST Push on Air Purifiers Sparks Debate
Delhi High Court urges GST Council to consider lower tax on air purifiers, raising questions about judicial overreach. Experts debate separation of powers amid pollution crisis.
Delhi High Court urges GST Council to consider lower tax on air purifiers, raising questions about judicial overreach. Experts debate separation of powers amid pollution crisis.
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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.
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 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.
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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