<h1>GST Council Proposes Penalty Waivers, Appeal Limits, and Biometric Registration to Simplify Compliance and Reduce Litigation.</h1> The 53rd GST Council meeting recommended several changes to the Goods and Services Tax framework. Key decisions include waiving interest and penalties for certain tax demands if paid by March 31, 2025, and setting monetary limits for departmental appeals to reduce litigation. The Council proposed amendments to ease compliance, such as reducing pre-deposit amounts for appeals and extending the deadline for availing input tax credits. It also recommended tax rate adjustments on various goods and services, exemptions for specific services, and clarifications on tax applicability. Additionally, the Council suggested implementing biometric-based Aadhaar authentication for GST registration nationwide.