## CONSTITUTION 246A

### CONSTITUTION 246A — Special provision with respect to goods and services tax
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> 3[246A. Special provision with respect to goods and services tax.-(1)
Notwithstanding anything contained in articles 246 and 254, Parliament, and,
subject to clause (2), the Legislature of every State, have power to make laws
with respect to goods and services tax imposed by the Union or by such State.

1. The words and letters "specified in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule" omitted by
the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
2. Subs. by s. 29 and Sch., ibid., for "in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule"
(w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
3. Ins. by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, s. 2
(w.e.f. 16-9-2016).
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(2) Parliament has exclusive power to make laws with respect to goods
and services tax where the supply of goods, or of services, or both takes place in
the course of inter-State trade or commerce.
Explanation.-The provisions of this article, shall, in respect of goods and
services tax referred to in clause (5) of article 279A, take effect from the date
recommended by the Goods and Services Tax Council.]