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

• Centre opposed plea in Delhi HC seeking GST reduction on air purifiers, citing classification by Health Ministry.
• Additional Solicitor General N Venkatraman stated GST Council, a constitutional body, cannot decide quickly.
• Petitioner Kapil Madan argued air purifiers are a necessity, not luxury, due to Delhi's extreme pollution.
• Centre warned a GST cut would 'open a Pandora's Box' and questioned the petition's scope.
• The High Court had previously urged the GST Council to consider an urgent exemption on air purifiers.

Why It Matters: Centre resists GST cut on air purifiers, citing procedural hurdles and potential wider implications.