Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Ends 1972 Rule: Ministers to Pay Their Own Income Taxes



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The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has made a significant decision to end a 1972 rule that allowed the state government to pay the income taxes of its ministers. Introduced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, this move means ministers will now be responsible for their own tax payments on salaries and allowances. While the Congress party has criticised the decision, the government states it will lead to direct financial savings for the state, allowing funds to be redirected to development projects and public services, fostering greater transparency and responsibility.

Historic Decision by Madhya Pradesh Cabinet to End Tax Exemption for Ministers In a landmark move, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decided on Tuesday that state ministers will now pay their own income taxes on salaries and allowances. This decision overturns a 1972 rule under which the state government covered these taxes for ministers. Chief Minister Leads the Initiative The proposal was introduced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during the Cabinet meeting. Urban Administration Minister K
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The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has decided that state ministers will now pay their own income taxes on salaries and allowances, ending a rule from 1972 where the state government covered these taxes.

The proposal to have ministers pay their own income taxes was introduced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

The 1972 law aimed to ensure that ministers from less affluent backgrounds were not burdened by income tax payments.

The new decision is expected to result in direct financial savings for the state, which can then be redirected towards development projects and public services.

Yes, Uttar Pradesh amended its law in 2019, and Himachal Pradesh made a similar decision in 2022, requiring their ministers and MLAs to pay their own income taxes.

The Congress party has criticised the decision, suggesting that government efforts should focus on reducing wasteful expenditure like purchasing aeroplanes or luxury cars, rather than taxing ministers.




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