Delhi HC to Centre: Lower or Abolish GST on Air Purifiers Amidst Pollution Crisis

• Delhi High Court directed the Central government and GST Council to consider slashing or abolishing 18% GST on air purifiers.
• The court expressed displeasure over inaction, stating if clean air isn't provided, GST reduction is the minimum authorities can do.
• A PIL by advocate Kapil Madan sought reclassification of air purifiers as medical devices to attract a 5% GST slab.
• The petition argued high GST makes essential air purifiers financially inaccessible during Delhi's severe air pollution emergency.
• Delhi's air quality improved slightly from 'severe' to 'very poor' (AQI 336), but remains critical.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC urges GST reduction on air purifiers, treating Delhi's severe air pollution as an emergency.