德里高等法院在污染危机期间对空气净化器提出18%的GST挑战,敦促采取暂时救济措施。 Delhi High Court challenges 18% GST on air purifiers during pollution crisis, urging temporary relief.

2025年12月24日德里高等法院质疑中央政府在严重的空气污染危机中拒绝将空气净化剂暂时豁免于18%的GST, 认为这项税收在公共卫生紧急情况下是不合理的。 The Delhi High Court on December 24, 2025, questioned the central government’s refusal to temporarily exempt air purifiers from an 18% GST amid a severe air pollution crisis, calling the tax unreasonable during a public health emergency. 法院在审理公共利益诉讼时,敦促当局考虑降低税收,可能为一周或一个月,强调清洁室内空气对健康至关重要,尤其是德里的AQI经常在“非常贫穷”的范围内。 The court, hearing a public interest litigation, urged authorities to consider reducing the tax, possibly for one week or month, emphasizing that clean indoor air is essential for health, especially with Delhi’s AQI frequently in the 'very poor' range. 请愿书认为,空气净化剂应重新归类为医疗设备,以达到5%的税率,使其更易于使用,特别是对弱势人口而言。 The petition argues air purifiers should be reclassified as medical devices to qualify for a 5% tax rate, making them more accessible, particularly for vulnerable populations. 法院指示政府于下午2时30分做出答复,并就此事作出指示。 The court directed the government to respond by 2:30 pm with instructions on the matter.