Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda pitches for higher professional tax, saying its value has dropped over the years

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda advocated for a Constitutional amendment to raise the professional tax cap. Gowda highlighted the tax's stagnation amidst inflation, emphasizing its diminished value. He and other states proposed increasing the current Rs. 2,500 annual limit to Rs. 6,000, citing decades of economic growth.