Which of the following statements correctly applies the weighted voting mechanism under Article 279A(9) of the Indian Constitution?
The States collectively have twice the voting weight of the Centre in the GST Council
Under Article 279A(9) of the Constitution, every decision of the GST Council is taken by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present. The weighted voting shares are:
• Central Government: 1/3 of total votes cast
• State Governments (combined): 2/3 of total votes cast
This means the States collectively have twice the voting weight of the Centre. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: the Centre has 1/3 (≈33%), not 75%; a single State plus Centre cannot pass a resolution alone; and States do not have equal weight to the Centre.
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