Question : PROFESSIONAL TAX



(a) whether some of the State Governments propose to levy Professional Tax in their respective States;

(b) If so. whether the needs of taxpayers shall be taken into after leving tax;

(c) If so. whether the Union Government proposes to direct State Governments to tackle problems of professional tax payers; and .

(d) If not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S.PALANEYIANICKAM)

(a) : As States do not require approval of Government of India, no sue proposal has been received.

(b) to (d) : Do not arise.