Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday urged the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to convene at the earliest to deliberate on whether air purifiers should be classified as medical equipment. India News | Delhi High Court Pushes for Urgent GST Council Review on Air Purifier Tax Cut.

Delhi High Court urges GST Council to urgently consider reducing taxes on air purifiers amid worsening air quality crisis.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by advocate Kapil Madan, seeking recognition of air purifiers as medical devices and a corresponding reduction in GST. Senior Advocate Arvind Nayar appeared on behalf of the petitioner. India News | Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure over Lack of Action on Air Pollution, Questions 18% GST on Air Purifiers.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Kapil Madan, the petitioner in a PIL related to air pollution, told the Delhi High Court that the plea seeks a reduction in GST on air purifiers from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. India News | Delhi HC to Hear Plea Seeking Lower GST on Air Purifiers on Dec 26: Petitioner Kapil Madan.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over the apparent lack of concrete action by authorities to address the worsening air pollution crisis and questioned the continued levy of 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers despite the prevailing public health emergency. ‘Every Citizen Requires Fresh Air’: Delhi High Court Expresses Displeasure Over Lack of Action on Air Pollution, Questions 18% GST on Air Purifiers.