The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is a constitutional body for making recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to GST. Let's evaluate each option to determine who is not a member of the GST Council:
- Union Finance Minister: The Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the GST Council as per Article 279A of the Indian Constitution.
- Union Minister of State (Finance): The Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or Finance is a permanent invitee in the GST Council.
- A Minister nominated by each State Government: Each state government can nominate any other minister as a member of the GST Council.
- Prime Minister of India: The Prime Minister is not a member of the GST Council.
Based on the points above, it is clear that the Prime Minister of India is not a member of the GST Council.
Important Questions from Constitutional Bodies
Who among the following is the only President of India to have completed two terms in office till date?
Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the vesting of the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission?
Who will remain the Attorney General of India till June 30, 2022?
Choose the correct alternative:
The Chairman of a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more States is appointed by
