- The GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A of the Constitution (so statement A "It is a statutory body" is also not true - it is constitutional). However, the question asks for a statement that is not true, and Option B regarding the chair is a clear factual inaccuracy for the GST Council, which is the most likely council referred to in the context of tax rates mentioned in Option C. - The GST Council decides recommendations on GST rates, exemptions, thresholds, etc. (Statement C is true for the GST Council). - The GST Council was constituted by the President of India as per Article 279A (Statement D is true for the GST Council).
Which statement among the following is not true about the Council?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2020 · Topic: The Centre-State Relations (Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council and its impact on Fiscal Federalism)
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Answer: B. It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
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- Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 1. The GST Council is a joint forum of the Centre and the States. 2. Every decision of the GST Council shall be taken at its meeting by a majority of not less than 2/3rd of the weighted votes of the members present and voting. 3. The vote of the Central Government shall have a weightage of 1/3rd of the votes cast.
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