<h1>Monetary Thresholds for Tax Evasion Arrests Raised: Excise, Service Tax, and Customs Limits Now Rs. 1 Crore.</h1> The Central Board of Excise and Customs has significantly increased the monetary thresholds for arrest and prosecution related to tax evasion and customs offences. For Central Excise and Service Tax evasion, the limit is now Rs. 1 crore, up from Rs. 25 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh, respectively. Under the Customs Act, the threshold for evasion via wrongful exemption or duty drawback is also raised to Rs. 1 crore. For outright smuggling or baggage mis-declaration, the limit is increased from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh. No lower limits apply for smuggling fake currency, arms, explosives, or endangered species. Revised procedures ensure these powers are used responsibly.