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Under Article 279A, decisions of the GST Council are taken by a majority of not less than 3/4th of weighted votes. What is the vote weight distribution between Union and States?

  1. Union 50%, States 50%
  2. Union 1/3, States 2/3
  3. Union 2/3, States 1/3
  4. Union 25%, States 75%

Answer: Union 1/3, States 2/3

Article 279A(9): GST Council decisions by 3/4th majority of weighted votes: (a) Union Government: 1/3 vote weight, (b) All State Governments collectively: 2/3 vote weight. Ensures neither Union nor States can dominate; requires consensus on GST rates, exemptions, thresholds. Exemplifies cooperative fiscal federalism: shared sovereignty in indirect taxation for 'One Nation, One Tax'. Practical challenges: Union-State disagreements on rates, compensation issues, need for continuous dialogue.

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