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The GST Council held its 57th meeting in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of the Union Finance Minister, announcing a package of administrative and process reforms effective from 1 April 2027.
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What Is the GST Council?
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- A joint constitutional forum of the Centre and States
- Makes recommendations on all key GST issues
- Described as the institutional pillar of cooperative federalism in India’s fiscal structure
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What Is Its Constitutional Basis?
- Inserted by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016, under Article 279A
- The President was mandated to constitute it within 60 days of the Act’s commencement
- Notified on 12 September 2016
Who Are Its Members?
| Role | Member |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Union Finance Minister |
| Union Member | Union Minister of State for Revenue or Finance |
| State Members | The Minister for Finance or Taxation, or another Minister nominated by each State/UT |
| Ex-officio Secretary | Revenue Secretary |
| Permanent non-voting invitee | Chairperson, CBIC |
