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

October 9, 2026

Prime Minister’s Office

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 08 OCT 2026 9:50PM by PIB Delhi

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.

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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2026