Centre Opposes GST Cut on Air Purifiers, Cites 'Pandora's Box'

The Centre has opposed a PIL in the Delhi High Court seeking to reduce GST on air purifiers, warning it could open a 'Pandora's Box' of similar requests. The court has given the government 10 days to respond.

• Centre opposes PIL in Delhi High Court to slash GST on air purifiers.
• PIL seeks reducing GST from 18% to 5%, classifying air purifiers as medical devices.
• Government argues court intervention could 'open Pandora's Box' of similar demands.
• Centre states GST rates are decided by the GST Council through a formal process.
• Delhi High Court grants Centre 10 days to file a detailed response.
• Next hearing scheduled for January 9, amid Delhi's severe air pollution.

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