Highlights of Karnataka State Budget 2010-11 - CHARTERED ...
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<strong>Highlights</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Karnataka</strong> <strong>State</strong><br />
<strong>Budget</strong> <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong><br />
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<strong>Highlights</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Karnataka</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Budget</strong> <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong><br />
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PART A : Major Changes in <strong>Karnataka</strong> Value Added Tax Act, 2003 effective<br />
from 01-04-10<br />
• VAT is exempted on paddy, rice, wheat, pulses and products <strong>of</strong> rice and wheat<br />
for another one more year up to 31.03.20<strong>11</strong>.<br />
• optional scheme for dealers in medicines is introduced to pay tax based on the<br />
MRP even on sale <strong>of</strong> non medicinal items<br />
generally sold by such dealers.<br />
• Advance Ruling Mechanism for dealers to seek<br />
clarifications and advance rulings to be<br />
introduced.<br />
• VAT is levied on tobacco products on MRP<br />
basis.<br />
Limit for Registration, Tax payment under<br />
composition scheme, Audit under VAT<br />
Increased<br />
• The minimum annual turnover limit for registration increased from Rs. 2 lakhs<br />
to Rs. 5 lakhs.<br />
• The maximum annual turnover limit for opting for Composition Tax Payment<br />
Scheme increased from Rs.15 lakhs to Rs.25 lakhs.<br />
• Annual turnover limit for compulsory audit <strong>of</strong> accounts <strong>of</strong> dealers increased<br />
from Rs. 40 lakhs to Rs.60 lakhs.<br />
Changes in Rates <strong>of</strong> VAT<br />
• VAT rate 4 per cent increased to 5 per cent on all goods except declared goods.<br />
• VAT rate <strong>of</strong> 12.5 per cent increased to 13.5 percent.<br />
• VAT rate <strong>of</strong> 12.5 per cent on tobacco products increased to 15 per cent.<br />
• VAT at rate <strong>of</strong> 13 per cent on sale <strong>of</strong> motor car exceeding 5 Lakhs.<br />
• Medical dealers will have to pay VAT @ 4% up-to 30th day <strong>of</strong> Jun <strong>2010</strong>. on any<br />
sale <strong>of</strong> “Medical and pharmaceutical preparations” out <strong>of</strong> Tax suffered stock<br />
lying as on March 31, <strong>2010</strong> (Notification no. FD 94 CSL 10 dated 31.03.<strong>2010</strong>).<br />
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Other Items on which VAT is reduced are<br />
Sr No Types <strong>of</strong> Products Tax Rates<br />
Part B: Major Changes in Luxury Tax:<br />
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• Luxury tax on hotels with daily room rents from Rs. 1,000 to Rs.2000 increased<br />
from 6 per cent to 8 per cent.<br />
• Luxury tax on hotels with daily room rents exceeding Rs. 2,000 increased from<br />
10 per cent to 12 per cent.<br />
Part C: Major Changes in Entry Tax:<br />
• Provision for collection <strong>of</strong> Entry Tax on sugar at<br />
the point <strong>of</strong> sale by sugar factories.<br />
• Entry tax on entry <strong>of</strong> tobacco products <strong>of</strong> all<br />
description including ghutka, cigarettes, cigars,<br />
churuts, zarda, quimam and others but excluding<br />
snuff to 2%.<br />
Tax Rates<br />
Old New<br />
1 Masala Powder Mixtures 13.50% 5%<br />
2 Macaroni, Sports Trophies, Shields and Medals 13.50% 5%<br />
3 All kind <strong>of</strong> scraps 13.50% 5%<br />
4 Electrical Generators <strong>of</strong> less than 15 KVA 13.50% 5%<br />
5 Railway Concrete Sleepers 13.50% 5%<br />
6 Schoolbags costing up to Rs. 200 13.50% 5%<br />
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Part D: STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION<br />
Changes in Stamp duty rate for certain types <strong>of</strong> Documents:<br />
Sr No Types <strong>of</strong> Documents<br />
• In case <strong>of</strong> lease and license agreement for<br />
residential buildings, stamp duty is levied at the<br />
rate <strong>of</strong> 0.5% up to 1 year period, subject to a<br />
maximum <strong>of</strong> Rs. 500. In respect <strong>of</strong> a period <strong>of</strong> 1<br />
year to 10 years, 10 years to 20 years, 20 years to<br />
30 years, Stamp Duty <strong>of</strong> 1%, 2% and 3% is<br />
imposed respectively, based on average <strong>of</strong> 1 year<br />
rentals and advance.<br />
• Stamp duty and registration fees is exempted in<br />
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case <strong>of</strong> loan documents <strong>of</strong> rain water harvesting units, student studies, non-<br />
conventional sources <strong>of</strong> energy like solar and Bio-gas energy units, houses built<br />
under ‘Indira Avas’ scheme and in respect <strong>of</strong> loan papers pertaining to the<br />
agricultural loans <strong>of</strong> the farmers.<br />
• Stamp duty and registration fee is exempted in respect <strong>of</strong> documents transferring<br />
properties for public purposes, free <strong>of</strong> cost to local bodies and urban development<br />
authorities.<br />
Tax Rates<br />
Old New<br />
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Maximum<br />
Limit (Rs)<br />
1 Agreement to Sale 0.25% 0.10% 20,000<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
Joint development agreement and general power <strong>of</strong><br />
attorney<br />
Agreement deeds related to shares/debentures and<br />
other marketable securities<br />
Broker notes/memos for transfer <strong>of</strong> shares/<br />
debentures and other marketable securities<br />
NIL 1.00% 150,000<br />
Rs 200 Rs 50 NIL<br />
NIL 0.01% 50<br />
5 DTD (Deposit <strong>of</strong> Title Deed) 0.25% 0.10% 50,000<br />
6 Amalgamation & De-merger <strong>of</strong> companies 5.00% 3.00% -<br />
7 Transfer <strong>of</strong> Development Rights (TDR) NIL 1.00% -
Part E: MOTOR VEHICLES TAXES<br />
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• Quarterly taxes payable by the Central Government employees on purchase <strong>of</strong> two<br />
wheelers is increased from Rs. 25 to Rs. 125 and on cars, jeeps and other Vehicles<br />
from Rs.187.50 to Rs. 500.<br />
• Quarterly taxes for omni buses with all-India permit is increased from Rs.2,500 per<br />
seat to Rs.2,750 per seat.<br />
• Life time tax on motor cars and jeeps is modified as follows:<br />
1. Vehicles with selling price less than Rs .5,00,000 : from 12% to 13%<br />
2. Vehicles with selling price from Rs.10,00,000 to Rs.20,00,000 : from 16% to 17%<br />
3. Vehicles with selling price more than Rs<br />
.20,00,000 : from 16% to 18%.<br />
• Quarterly tax on stage carriages covered by<br />
special permit is increased from Rs. 700 to<br />
Rs. 1,000 per seat.<br />
• Life time tax on motor cycles and other two<br />
wheelers is modified as follows<br />
1. For vehicles with selling price below<br />
Rs.50,000 : from 8% to 10%.<br />
2. For vehicles with selling price from<br />
Rs.50,000 to Rs.1,00,000 : from 10% to<br />
12%.<br />
• Life time tax <strong>of</strong> Rs. 20,000 is imposed in respect <strong>of</strong> light goods vehicles <strong>of</strong> 3,000 to<br />
5,500 Kg.GVW instead <strong>of</strong> quarterly tax <strong>of</strong> Rs. 1,200. Further, For those light goods<br />
vehicles which are already under operation, the life time tax at an average <strong>of</strong> Rs.<br />
12,000 will be levied on the basis <strong>of</strong> the year <strong>of</strong> manufacture<br />
• Quarterly tax on stage carriage is increased from Rs.500 to Rs.600 per seat.<br />
• Life time tax is <strong>of</strong> 10% is imposed on all construction equipment vehicles such as<br />
cranes, mobile cranes, forklift etc.<br />
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Part F: OTHERS<br />
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• Toll is imposed <strong>of</strong> Rs.500 on every trip made by a vehicle <strong>of</strong> more than 16 ton weight<br />
in transporting materials other than machinery and equipment.<br />
• Karsamadhana Scheme is announced to provide relief in respect <strong>of</strong> interest, if sales<br />
tax arrears (local as well as CST) till the financial year 2004-2005 are paid before 30<br />
June <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
• Karsamadhana Scheme is announced to provide relief in respect <strong>of</strong> interest, if state<br />
excise arrears in respect <strong>of</strong> arrack / toddy rentals or, other excise dues are paid<br />
before 30 June <strong>2010</strong>.<br />
• submission <strong>of</strong> tax records and payment <strong>of</strong> tax electronically is introduced.<br />
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