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What does Article 269 of the Indian Constitution primarily deal with?

1. Taxes levied and collected by the Union and distributed between Union and States
2. Taxes levied by States but collected by the Union
3. Distribution of GST between Centre and States
4. Grants-in-aid to States

Correct answer: Taxes levied and collected by the Union and distributed between Union and States

Solution

Article 269 deals with taxes and duties levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States in the manner provided by Parliament. It is different from GST distribution and grants-in-aid provisions.

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