Key takeaways from the 53rd GST Council meeting 

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A uniform 12% GST rate is applied for all milk cans (steel, iron or aluminium)

Milk Cans

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Central government reaffirms plan to bring petrol and diesel under GST, awaiting state consensus on tax rate

Petrol & Diesel

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GST exemption on platform tickets, alleviating passenger financial strain

Indian Railways Services

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The government implements biometric based Aadhaar authentication to counter fake invoice fraud in tax credit claims

Aadhaar-Based Biometric Authentication: 

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GST rate cut from 18% to 12%, boosting affordability for manufacturers and consumers

Carton Boxes: 

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Exemption for Hostel accommodation services outside educational institutions up to Rs 20,000 per month

Hostel accommodation:

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GST Council recommends waiver of interest and penalties for Section 73 of the GST Act

Non-Fraudulent Cases: 

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New appeal limits set by the Council for Tribunals and Courts

GST Litigation Reduction: 

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