<p>Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain why Karnataka is facing “injustice” in devolution of taxes.</p><p>“Karnataka’s share in taxes is decreasing year by year. Kannadigas are sweating it out to pay taxes to the union government, most of which is going to north Indian states,” </p><p>Siddaramaiah said in a tweet. “PM Modi, why is only Karnataka facing such injustice? This is the question of 6.5 crore Kannadigas,” he said. </p><p>On Wednesday, <em><strong>DH</strong></em> reported that Congress-ruled Karnataka is planning to bring "developed" states together for a strong case before the 16th Finance Commission on making devolution of taxes more equitable. </p><p>Karnataka was among the states that lost heavily under the 15th Finance Commission, whose tenure ends in 2025-26. </p><p>The 14th Finance Commission gave Karnataka a share of 4.71 per cent in the divisible pool of taxes. The state's share came down to 3.64 per cent under the 15th Finance Commission. </p><p>The reduction meant a shortfall of Rs 26,140 crore in just the last three years for Karnataka, Siddaramaiah said.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain why Karnataka is facing “injustice” in devolution of taxes.</p><p>“Karnataka’s share in taxes is decreasing year by year. Kannadigas are sweating it out to pay taxes to the union government, most of which is going to north Indian states,” </p><p>Siddaramaiah said in a tweet. “PM Modi, why is only Karnataka facing such injustice? This is the question of 6.5 crore Kannadigas,” he said. </p><p>On Wednesday, <em><strong>DH</strong></em> reported that Congress-ruled Karnataka is planning to bring "developed" states together for a strong case before the 16th Finance Commission on making devolution of taxes more equitable. </p><p>Karnataka was among the states that lost heavily under the 15th Finance Commission, whose tenure ends in 2025-26. </p><p>The 14th Finance Commission gave Karnataka a share of 4.71 per cent in the divisible pool of taxes. The state's share came down to 3.64 per cent under the 15th Finance Commission. </p><p>The reduction meant a shortfall of Rs 26,140 crore in just the last three years for Karnataka, Siddaramaiah said.</p>
