{"id":207,"date":"2020-04-25T12:50:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-25T07:20:29","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:46:56","slug":"gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"GST Council role for goods and services Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Role_of_GST_council\" >Role of GST council<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Do_you_know_with_whose_help_the_laws_or_procedures_under_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_system_are_made_If_you_do_not_know_then_you_have_come_to_the_right_place_The_Government_of_India_has_entrusted_the_GST_Council_Council_to_introduce_new_laws_or_procedures_under_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_In_this_article_we_will_talk_about_this_and_know_what_is_the_GST_Council_Why_is_it_needed_How_is_it_structured_Or_some_features_of_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_Council\" >Do you know with whose help the laws or procedures under the Goods and Services Tax system are made If you do not know, then you have come to the right place. The Government of India has entrusted the GST Council (Council) to introduce new laws or procedures under the Goods and Services Tax. In this article, we will talk about this and know what is the GST Council? Why is it needed? How is it structured? Or some features of the Goods and Services Tax Council?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#In_this_article_we_have_tried_to_discuss_all_the_important_things_related_to_GST_Council_Council_according_to_your_convenience_So_this_article_is_a_bit_big_So_to_allow_you_to_read_it_we_have_divided_it_into_smaller_parts_through_a_table_of_contents\" >In this article, we have tried to discuss all the important things related to GST Council (Council) according to your convenience. So, this article is a bit big. So to allow you to read it, we have divided it into smaller parts through a table of contents.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Why_is_the_GST_Council_required_for_GST\" >Why is the GST Council required for GST?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Under_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_system_the_GST_Council_is_the_main_decision-making_body_that_takes_all_important_decisions_in_relation_to_the_work_done_under_the_GST_Act_The_GST_Council_sets_the_tax_rate_tax_exemption_due_date_of_forms_or_tax_laws_and_tax_time_limits_for_certain_states_in_view_of_special_rates_and_provisions_The_main_responsibility_of_the_GST_Council_Council_is_to_ensure_the_uniform_tax_rate_for_goods_and_services_across_India\" >Under the Goods and Services Tax system, the GST Council is the main decision-making body that takes all important decisions in relation to the work done under the GST Act. The GST Council sets the tax rate, tax exemption, due date of forms or tax laws, and tax time limits for certain states in view of special rates and provisions. The main responsibility of the GST Council (Council) is to ensure the uniform tax rate for goods and services across India.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#How_is_the_GST_Council_structured\" >How is the GST Council structured?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#The_Goods_and_Services_Tax_Law_was_promulgated_by_the_GST_Council_and_is_governed_by_the_GST_Council_It_states_in_amended_Indian_Constitution_%E2%80%9Cclause_1of_article_279%E2%80%9D_that_the_president_will_constitute_the_GST_within_60_days_from_the_commencement_of_Article_249-A\" >The Goods and Services Tax Law was promulgated by the GST Council and is governed by the GST Council. It states in amended Indian Constitution \u201cclause 1of article 279\u201d, that the president will constitute the GST within 60 days from the commencement of Article 249-A.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#According_to_the_article_there_is_a_joint_forum_for_the_Center_and_the_states_under_the_GST_Council_It_seems_of_the_following_members_%E2%80%93\" >According to the article, there is a joint forum for the Center and the states under the GST Council. It seems of the following members: &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Union_Finance_Minister_as_the_Chairman_As_a_member_Union_Minister_of_State_in_charge_of_Revenue_Minister_in_charge_of_Finance_or_Taxation_or_any_other_Minister_nominated_by_each_State_Government_as_a_member\" >Union Finance Minister, as the Chairman.\n\n\nAs a member, Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue.\n\n\nMinister in charge of Finance or Taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State Government as a member.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Note_GST_council_play_important_role_in_GST_registration\" >Note: GST council play important role in GST registration.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#What_are_the_recommendations_of_GST_Council\" >What are the recommendations of GST Council?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Article_279A_4_under_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_specifies_that_the_Council_provides_recommendations_to_the_Union_and_the_States_on_important_issues_related_to_GST_For_example_goods_and_services_were_exempted_from_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax\" >Article 279A (4) under the Goods and Services Tax specifies that the Council provides recommendations to the Union and the States on important issues related to GST. For example, goods and services were exempted from the Goods and Services Tax.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Such_institutions_implement_GST_laws_or_principles_which_govern_the_following_%E2%80%93\" >Such institutions implement GST laws or principles which govern the following: &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Place_of_supply_Threshold_range_GST_rate_on_goods_and_services_Special_rates_for_raising_additional_resources_during_a_natural_disaster_or_disaster_Special_GST_rates_for_some_states\" >Place of supply\n\n\nThreshold range.\n\n\nGST rate on goods and services.\n\n\nSpecial rates for raising additional resources during a natural disaster or disaster.\n\n\nSpecial GST rates for some states.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#What_are_the_features_of_GST_Council\" >What are the features of GST Council?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Do_you_know_The_GST_Council_institution_also_has_certain_characteristics_This_makes_it_extremely_important_for_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_system_Let_us_try_to_learn_about_some_of_its_features_one_by_one_below\" >Do you know? The GST Council institution also has certain characteristics. This makes it extremely important for the Goods and Services Tax system. Let us try to learn about some of its features one by one below.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#The_GST_Council_has_its_office_in_New_Delhi_The_Revenue_Secretary_in_the_GST_Council_is_appointed_as_Secretary_according_to_the_post_The_Central_Board_of_Excise_and_Customs_CBEC_have_been_included_as_the_permanent_invitee_non-voting_chairman_for_all_proceedings_of_the_GST_Council_Create_a_post_for_additional_secretary_of_GST_Council_Create_four_posts_of_Commissioner_in_GST_Council_Secretariat_this_is_at_the_level_of_Joint_Secretary_The_GST_Council_Secretariat_will_have_officials_from_both_the_Central_and_State_governments_on_deputation\" >The GST Council has its office in New Delhi.\n\n\nThe Revenue Secretary in the GST Council is appointed as Secretary according to the post.\n\n\nThe Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) have been included as the permanent invitee (non-voting) chairman for all proceedings of the GST Council.\n\n\nCreate a post for additional secretary of GST Council.\n\n\nCreate four posts of Commissioner in GST Council Secretariat (this is at the level of Joint Secretary)\n\n\nThe GST Council Secretariat will have officials from both the Central and State governments on deputation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Note_%E2%80%93_The_GST_Council_is_managed_by_the_GST_Council_Secretariat_Or_the_GST_Council_Secretariat_is_operated_by_officers_drawn_on_deputation_from_both_the_Central_and_State_Governments_In_the_first_meeting_for_the_creation_of_the_Council_the_Cabinet_provided_sufficient_funds_to_meet_the_recurring_and_non-recurring_expenditure_of_the_GST_Council_Secretariat_The_entire_cost_of_managing_the_GST_Council_Secretariat_is_borne_by_the_Central_Government\" >Note: &#8211; The GST Council is managed by the GST Council Secretariat. Or the GST Council Secretariat is operated by officers drawn on deputation from both the Central and State Governments. In the first meeting for the creation of the Council, the Cabinet provided sufficient funds to meet the recurring and non-recurring expenditure of the GST Council Secretariat. The entire cost of managing the GST Council Secretariat is borne by the Central Government.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#When_was_the_GST_Council_formed\" >When was the GST Council formed?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#The_process_of_formation_of_the_GST_Council_to_implement_the_Goods_and_Service_Tax_system_was_initiated_in_India_when_the_Bill_under_the_Constitution_122_Amendment_was_approved_by_the_President_on_8_September_2016\" >The process of formation of the GST Council to implement the Goods and Service Tax system was initiated in India when the Bill, under the Constitution 122 Amendment, was approved by the President on 8 September 2016.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#According_to_the_amended_constitution_mention_under_clause_1_of_article_279A_that_the_President_will_constitute_the_GST_council_within_60_days_of_the_starting_of_Article_279A\" >According to the amended constitution, mention under clause 1 of article 279A that the President will constitute the GST council within 60 days of the starting of Article 279A.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#But_thereafter_a_notification_to_implement_Article_279A_with_effect_from_12_September_2016_was_issued_on_10_September_2016\" >But thereafter, a notification to implement Article 279A with effect from 12 September 2016 was issued on 10 September 2016.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#After_the_consent_of_the_GST_Bill_the_Union_Cabinet_approved_the_establishment_of_the_GST_Council_and_its_Secretariat_in_its_meeting_held_on_12_September_2016_Apart_from_this_Finance_Minister_Lt_Mr_Arun_Jaitley_was_decided_to_convene_the_first_meeting_of_the_GST_Council_on_22_and_23_September_2016_in_New_Delhi\" >After the consent of the GST Bill, the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the GST Council and its Secretariat in its meeting held on 12 September 2016. Apart from this, Finance Minister Lt. Mr. Arun Jaitley was decided to convene the first meeting of the GST Council on 22 and 23 September 2016 in New Delhi.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#What_are_the_functions_of_GST_Council\" >What are the functions of GST Council?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#A_lot_of_work_is_done_under_the_GST_law_Those_are_decided_by_the_GST_Council_Some_similar_functions_are_explained_below_one_by_one\" >A lot of work is done under the GST law. Those are decided by the GST Council. Some similar functions are explained below one by one.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Taxes_Cesses_and_Surcharges_to_be_covered_under_GST_Goods_and_services_may_be_subject_to_GST_or_exempt_Maximum_value_of_turnover_for_GST_operations_GST_rates_Principles_relating_to_GST_law_principles_of_levy_approval_of_IGST_and_place_of_supply_Special_provisions_Special_Economic_Zones_and_other_related_matters_in_relation_to_the_eight_North_Eastern_States_Himachal_Pradesh_Jammu_and_Kashmir_and_Uttarakhand\" >Taxes, Cesses and Surcharges to be covered under GST.\n\n\nGoods and services may be subject to GST or exempt.\n\n\nMaximum value of turnover for GST operations.\n\n\nGST rates.\n\n\nPrinciples relating to GST law, principles of levy, approval of IGST and place of supply.\n\n\nSpecial provisions (Special Economic Zones) and other related matters in relation to the eight North Eastern States, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Other_matters_related_to_the_implementation_and_regulation_of_GST_in_India\" >Other matters related to the implementation and regulation of GST in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#Important_GST_council_arranges_meetings_time_to_time_for_modification_or_amendments_in_the_Act\" >Important: GST council arranges meetings time to time for modification or amendments in the Act.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#When_was_the_last_GST_council_meetings_held\" >When was the last GST council meetings held?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#The_last_39th_GST_council_meeting_was_held_on_14th_March_2020\" >The last 39th GST council meeting was held on 14th March 2020.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/gst-council-role-for-goods-and-services-taxes\/#If_any_person_wants_the_service_of_GST_registration_then_visit_on_legalsalaahcom_or_follow_the_section_of_GST_registration\" >If any person wants the service of GST registration, then visit on legalsalaah.com or follow the section of GST registration.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_GST_council\"><\/span><b>Role of GST council<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_know_with_whose_help_the_laws_or_procedures_under_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_system_are_made_If_you_do_not_know_then_you_have_come_to_the_right_place_The_Government_of_India_has_entrusted_the_GST_Council_Council_to_introduce_new_laws_or_procedures_under_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_In_this_article_we_will_talk_about_this_and_know_what_is_the_GST_Council_Why_is_it_needed_How_is_it_structured_Or_some_features_of_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_Council\"><\/span>Do you know with whose help the laws or procedures under the Goods and Services Tax system are made If you do not know, then you have come to the right place. The Government of India has entrusted the GST Council (Council) to introduce new laws or procedures under the Goods and Services Tax. In this article, we will talk about this and know what is the GST Council? Why is it needed? How is it structured? Or some features of the Goods and Services Tax Council?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_article_we_have_tried_to_discuss_all_the_important_things_related_to_GST_Council_Council_according_to_your_convenience_So_this_article_is_a_bit_big_So_to_allow_you_to_read_it_we_have_divided_it_into_smaller_parts_through_a_table_of_contents\"><\/span>In this article, we have tried to discuss all the important things related to GST Council (Council) according to your convenience. So, this article is a bit big. So to allow you to read it, we have divided it into smaller parts through a table of contents.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_GST_Council_required_for_GST\"><\/span><b>Why is the GST Council required for GST?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_system_the_GST_Council_is_the_main_decision-making_body_that_takes_all_important_decisions_in_relation_to_the_work_done_under_the_GST_Act_The_GST_Council_sets_the_tax_rate_tax_exemption_due_date_of_forms_or_tax_laws_and_tax_time_limits_for_certain_states_in_view_of_special_rates_and_provisions_The_main_responsibility_of_the_GST_Council_Council_is_to_ensure_the_uniform_tax_rate_for_goods_and_services_across_India\"><\/span>Under the Goods and Services Tax system, the GST Council is the main decision-making body that takes all important decisions in relation to the work done under the GST Act. The GST Council sets the tax rate, tax exemption, due date of forms or tax laws, and tax time limits for certain states in view of special rates and provisions. The main responsibility of the GST Council (Council) is to ensure the uniform tax rate for goods and services across India.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_GST_Council_structured\"><\/span><b>How is the GST Council structured?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Goods_and_Services_Tax_Law_was_promulgated_by_the_GST_Council_and_is_governed_by_the_GST_Council_It_states_in_amended_Indian_Constitution_%E2%80%9Cclause_1of_article_279%E2%80%9D_that_the_president_will_constitute_the_GST_within_60_days_from_the_commencement_of_Article_249-A\"><\/span>The Goods and Services Tax Law was promulgated by the GST Council and is governed by the GST Council. It states in amended Indian Constitution \u201cclause 1of article 279\u201d, that the president will constitute the GST within 60 days from the commencement of Article 249-A.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_the_article_there_is_a_joint_forum_for_the_Center_and_the_states_under_the_GST_Council_It_seems_of_the_following_members_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>According to the article, there is a joint forum for the Center and the states under the GST Council. It seems of the following members: &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Finance_Minister_as_the_Chairman_As_a_member_Union_Minister_of_State_in_charge_of_Revenue_Minister_in_charge_of_Finance_or_Taxation_or_any_other_Minister_nominated_by_each_State_Government_as_a_member\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Union Finance Minister, as the Chairman.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>As a member, Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Minister in charge of Finance or Taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State Government as a member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note_GST_council_play_important_role_in_GST_registration\"><\/span><font color=\"#ff0000\">Note<\/font>: GST council play important role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/gst-registration-online.html\" target=\"_blank\"><font color=\"#085294\">GST registration<\/font><\/a>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_recommendations_of_GST_Council\"><\/span><b>What are the recommendations of GST Council?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_279A_4_under_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_specifies_that_the_Council_provides_recommendations_to_the_Union_and_the_States_on_important_issues_related_to_GST_For_example_goods_and_services_were_exempted_from_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax\"><\/span>Article 279A (4) under the Goods and Services Tax specifies that the Council provides recommendations to the Union and the States on important issues related to GST. For example, goods and services were exempted from the Goods and Services Tax.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Such_institutions_implement_GST_laws_or_principles_which_govern_the_following_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Such institutions implement GST laws or principles which govern the following: &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Place_of_supply_Threshold_range_GST_rate_on_goods_and_services_Special_rates_for_raising_additional_resources_during_a_natural_disaster_or_disaster_Special_GST_rates_for_some_states\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Place of supply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Threshold range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>GST rate on goods and services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Special rates for raising additional resources during a natural disaster or disaster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Special GST rates for some states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_features_of_GST_Council\"><\/span><b>What are the features of GST Council?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_know_The_GST_Council_institution_also_has_certain_characteristics_This_makes_it_extremely_important_for_the_Goods_and_Services_Tax_system_Let_us_try_to_learn_about_some_of_its_features_one_by_one_below\"><\/span>Do you know? The GST Council institution also has certain characteristics. This makes it extremely important for the Goods and Services Tax system. Let us try to learn about some of its features one by one below.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_GST_Council_has_its_office_in_New_Delhi_The_Revenue_Secretary_in_the_GST_Council_is_appointed_as_Secretary_according_to_the_post_The_Central_Board_of_Excise_and_Customs_CBEC_have_been_included_as_the_permanent_invitee_non-voting_chairman_for_all_proceedings_of_the_GST_Council_Create_a_post_for_additional_secretary_of_GST_Council_Create_four_posts_of_Commissioner_in_GST_Council_Secretariat_this_is_at_the_level_of_Joint_Secretary_The_GST_Council_Secretariat_will_have_officials_from_both_the_Central_and_State_governments_on_deputation\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>The GST Council has its office in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The Revenue Secretary in the GST Council is appointed as Secretary according to the post.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) have been included as the permanent invitee (non-voting) chairman for all proceedings of the GST Council.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a post for additional secretary of GST Council.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Create four posts of Commissioner in GST Council Secretariat (this is at the level of Joint Secretary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The GST Council Secretariat will have officials from both the Central and State governments on deputation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note_%E2%80%93_The_GST_Council_is_managed_by_the_GST_Council_Secretariat_Or_the_GST_Council_Secretariat_is_operated_by_officers_drawn_on_deputation_from_both_the_Central_and_State_Governments_In_the_first_meeting_for_the_creation_of_the_Council_the_Cabinet_provided_sufficient_funds_to_meet_the_recurring_and_non-recurring_expenditure_of_the_GST_Council_Secretariat_The_entire_cost_of_managing_the_GST_Council_Secretariat_is_borne_by_the_Central_Government\"><\/span><font color=\"#ff0000\">Note<\/font>: &#8211; The GST Council is managed by the GST Council Secretariat. Or the GST Council Secretariat is operated by officers drawn on deputation from both the Central and State Governments. In the first meeting for the creation of the Council, the Cabinet provided sufficient funds to meet the recurring and non-recurring expenditure of the GST Council Secretariat. The entire cost of managing the GST Council Secretariat is borne by the Central Government.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_the_GST_Council_formed\"><\/span><b>When was the GST Council formed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_process_of_formation_of_the_GST_Council_to_implement_the_Goods_and_Service_Tax_system_was_initiated_in_India_when_the_Bill_under_the_Constitution_122_Amendment_was_approved_by_the_President_on_8_September_2016\"><\/span>The process of formation of the GST Council to implement the Goods and Service Tax system was initiated in India when the Bill, under the Constitution 122 Amendment, was approved by the President on 8 September 2016.\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_the_amended_constitution_mention_under_clause_1_of_article_279A_that_the_President_will_constitute_the_GST_council_within_60_days_of_the_starting_of_Article_279A\"><\/span>According to the amended constitution, mention under clause 1 of article 279A that the President will constitute the GST council within 60 days of the starting of Article 279A.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_thereafter_a_notification_to_implement_Article_279A_with_effect_from_12_September_2016_was_issued_on_10_September_2016\"><\/span>But thereafter, a notification to implement Article 279A with effect from 12 September 2016 was issued on 10 September 2016.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_the_consent_of_the_GST_Bill_the_Union_Cabinet_approved_the_establishment_of_the_GST_Council_and_its_Secretariat_in_its_meeting_held_on_12_September_2016_Apart_from_this_Finance_Minister_Lt_Mr_Arun_Jaitley_was_decided_to_convene_the_first_meeting_of_the_GST_Council_on_22_and_23_September_2016_in_New_Delhi\"><\/span>After the consent of the GST Bill, the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the GST Council and its Secretariat in its meeting held on 12 September 2016. Apart from this, Finance Minister Lt. Mr. Arun Jaitley was decided to convene the first meeting of the GST Council on 22 and 23 September 2016 in New Delhi.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_functions_of_GST_Council\"><\/span><b>What are the functions of GST Council?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h6><b><br \/><\/b><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_lot_of_work_is_done_under_the_GST_law_Those_are_decided_by_the_GST_Council_Some_similar_functions_are_explained_below_one_by_one\"><\/span>A lot of work is done under the GST law. Those are decided by the GST Council. Some similar functions are explained below one by one.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxes_Cesses_and_Surcharges_to_be_covered_under_GST_Goods_and_services_may_be_subject_to_GST_or_exempt_Maximum_value_of_turnover_for_GST_operations_GST_rates_Principles_relating_to_GST_law_principles_of_levy_approval_of_IGST_and_place_of_supply_Special_provisions_Special_Economic_Zones_and_other_related_matters_in_relation_to_the_eight_North_Eastern_States_Himachal_Pradesh_Jammu_and_Kashmir_and_Uttarakhand\"><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Taxes, Cesses and Surcharges to be covered under GST.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Goods and services may be subject to GST or exempt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum value of turnover for GST operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>GST rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles relating to GST law, principles of levy, approval of IGST and place of supply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Special provisions (Special Economic Zones) and other related matters in relation to the eight North Eastern States, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_matters_related_to_the_implementation_and_regulation_of_GST_in_India\"><\/span>Other matters related to the implementation and regulation of GST in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_GST_council_arranges_meetings_time_to_time_for_modification_or_amendments_in_the_Act\"><\/span><font color=\"#ff0000\">Important<\/font>: GST council arranges meetings time to time for modification or amendments in the Act.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_the_last_GST_council_meetings_held\"><\/span><b>When was the last GST council meetings held?<\/b><span 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