Question

As per Article 279A of the amended Constitution of India, the chairperson of the GST Council is :

• A. The President of India
• B. The Union Finance Minister
• C. The Prime Minister
• D. None of the Above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Union Finance Minister

The Government of India (GoI) introduced the GST Council to modify, regulate and reconcile the goods and services tax in India. 

As per Article 279A of the amended Constitution, the GST Council which will be a joint forum of the Centre and the States, shall consist of the following members: -

1. Union Finance Minister - Chairperson
2. The Union Minister of State, in-charge of Revenue of finance - Member
3. The Minister In-charge of finance or taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State Government - Members