As per Article 279A of the amended Constitution of India, the GST Council which will be a joint forum of the Centre and the States, shall consist of the following members:
(i) Union Finance Minister
(ii) The Union Minister of State, in-charge of Revenue or finance
(iii) The Minister In-charge of finance or taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State Government
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. (i), (ii), and (iii)
As per Article 279A, a GST Council will have the following members: The Union Finance Minister as the chairperson of the GST Council.
- The Union Minister of State is in charge of revenue (finance) from the center.
- It says that the President shall, within sixty days from the date of commencement of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, by order, constitute a Council to be called the Goods and Services Tax Council.
- The GST Council is 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.
4. Secretary (Revenue)will be the Ex-officio Secretary to the GST Council;
5. Chairperson of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), will be a permanent invitee (non-voting) to all proceedings of the GST Council.