Delhi High Court Urges GST Council to Consider GST Cut on Air Purifiers Amid Pollution Crisis

The Delhi High Court has urged the GST Council to convene an urgent meeting to consider reducing GST on air purifiers from 18% to 5%, noting Delhi’s severe air pollution crisis.

The Court observed that if clean air cannot be ensured, lowering GST is the minimum relief citizens deserve.

Referring to parliamentary recommendations, it also asked the Council to examine whether air purifiers can be classified as medical devices for tax purposes.

Stressing the urgency of the issue, the Court said the matter would be reviewed shortly in view of escalating pollution levels and public health concerns.

[Kapil Madan v. UOI & Ors]