In the GST Council, decisions are taken by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting. Which of the following correctly represents the distribution of voting power in the Council?

Options:

• A: The Central Government has a weightage of half of the total votes cast, and the State Governments together have a weightage of half.
• B: The Central Government has a weightage of one-third of the total votes cast, and the State Governments together have a weightage of two-thirds.
• C: The Central Government has a weightage of two-thirds of the total votes cast, and the State Governments together have a weightage of one-third.
• D: The Central Government and State Governments have equal weightage of 50% each, but the Union Finance Minister has a casting vote.

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