“‘Khata Khat Tax’? Congress says hikes required to fund Guarantees as Fuel prices increase in Karnataka”, Swarajyamag , June 17, 2024:
“M Siddaramaiah defended the move by stating that the prices are comparatively lower in the state.
On 15 June, the Government of Karnataka issued a notification stating the increase in the sales tax on fuel — petrol and diesel, by Rs 3 and Rs 3.5 respectively.
The notification saw changes to the Karnataka Sales Tax Act, where the tax for petrol was increased from 25.92 per cent to 29.84 per cent and 14.34 per cent to 18.44 per cent for diesel…..”
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