<h1>Late fee reduction for GST return filings and procedural relaxations announced, plus trial e-way bill rollout and rule amendments.</h1> Reductions and procedural relaxations in GST compliance were recommended, focusing on late fee reductions for specific return forms, permission for voluntarily registered persons to apply for cancellation before completing one year, and an extension of the deadline for migrated taxpayers to file cancellation. A trial e-way bill facility for generation, modification and cancellation was authorised with planned migration to a permanent portal, and e-way bill rule amendments were approved for phased nationwide implementation. The Council also accepted the Committee on Handicrafts report and recommendations.