Question

As per Article 279A of the Indian Constitution, the GST Council's decisions require what kind of majority of the weighted votes of the members present and voting?

• A. Simple majority
• B. Three-fourths majority
• C. Two-thirds majority
• D. Half majority

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Three-fourths majority

• Article 279A empowers the President of India to constitute a council known as the GST Council.

• This council is the apex decision-making body for Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.

• It makes recommendations on issues relating to GST to both the Union and the States.