CBIC Holds Stakeholder Outreach Programme in Nagpur on Recent GST Policy Reforms

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) organized a stakeholder outreach programme in Nagpur on October 16, 2026, to discuss GST procedural reforms and measures recommended at the 57th meeting of the GST Council. Senior officials, including the CBIC Chairman and Member (GST), interacted with taxpayers and industry representatives to gather feedback and address compliance concerns. Key reforms highlighted include the proposed withdrawal of arrest provisions, higher prosecution thresholds, automated refunds, reduced human intervention, stricter vehicle inspection authorization rules, and upcoming frameworks for centralized administration and faceless assessment.