Madhya Pradesh Ministers to Bear Their Own Income Tax Burden

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has decided that state ministers will now pay their own income taxes, overturning a 1972 rule where the state paid these taxes. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav confirmed that the cabinet agreed to the suggestion from Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya.

In a significant policy shift, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet announced on Tuesday that state ministers will be responsible for paying their own Income Tax. This decision reverses a 1972 rule which saw the state government shouldering the tax burden on ministers' salaries and perks.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that the cabinet had deliberated and decided to abolish the decades-old practice. 'All ministers will now be accountable for their Income Tax payments, which includes taxes on their salaries and allowances,' Yadav said.

During the cabinet meeting, State Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya proposed the change, which was met with unanimous approval. This move aligns with broader efforts to instill financial responsibility within the government, Vijayvargiya added.

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