Indicating that the previous BJP government did not make enough efforts to get Karnataka its fair quantum of taxes from the Centre, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the State would make a strong argument before the 16th Finance Commission to enhance the State’s share in taxes.
“The 16th Finance Commission has sought terms of reference from States. It is being prepared and we will file a strong argument. They will also visit the State and seek our opinion. We will do our best to protect the interest of the State,” the Chief Minister told the Legislative Council. “The commission will be told that we are being punished for delivering better fiscal performance. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where fiscal performance is not good, get more share than us from the Centre.”
