Delhi HC Urges GST Cut on Air Purifiers Amid Pollution Crisis

The Delhi High Court has directed the GST Council to urgently consider lowering or abolishing GST on air purifiers, currently taxed at 18%. This comes amid severe air pollution in the capital, with the court stressing public health.

• Delhi High Court directs GST Council to consider tax reduction.
• Court cites Delhi's 'emergency' air pollution situation.
• Air purifiers currently taxed at 18% GST.
• Petitioner seeks reclassification as medical devices for 5% GST.
• Court emphasized urgency for Council to meet 'at the earliest'.
• Next hearing scheduled for December 26 for Council's update.

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