Income Tax 11 November 2026
Indian Constitution's Tax Gap Sparks Debate
The piece argues that barring the Union from taxing agricultural income was a historic mistake that limits fiscal capacity and creates revenue gaps. It calls for a constitutional amendment to grant limited central tax authority over farm earnings.
- Tax power issue: The Constitution prevents the Union from taxing farm income, a point the author calls a historic error.
- Fiscal impact: Lack of central tax revenue from agriculture strains national budgets and limits policy options.
- Call for change: The piece urges a constitutional amendment to give the central government limited taxing authority over agricultural earnings. For full details see the original article here.
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