Delhi HC Urges GST Cut on Air Purifiers Amid Pollution Emergency

The Delhi High Court has strongly urged the government to slash the 18% GST on air purifiers, deeming them essential amid the city's severe air pollution. The court directed the GST Council to convene an urgent meeting to consider reducing the tax to 5%.

• Delhi HC criticizes government over failure to provide clean air.
• Court asks GST Council to urgently consider lowering 18% tax on air purifiers.
• Petition seeks reclassification of air purifiers as medical devices for 5% GST.
• Court highlighted citizens breathe 21,000 times daily, emphasizing pollution harm.
• Parliamentary committee already recommended lowering or abolishing GST.

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