With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, consider the following statements:1.It is a constitutional body in India.2.It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister of India.3.Every decision made by the Council must have a majority of at least one-fourth of the votes cast by the voting members present.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. With reference to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, consider the following statements::
1.It is a constitutional body in India.
2.It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister of India.
3.Every decision made by the Council must have a majority of at least one-fourth of the votes cast by the voting members present.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. GST Council is a constitutional body in India. It was established under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution. It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister of India.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Every decision made by the Council must have a majority of at least three-fourths of the votes cast by the voting members present.

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