Thiruvananthapuram: Despite strong opposition from the Finance Department, Kerala Chief Minister has approved a significant pay hike for government law officers. The Finance Department had raised concerns about the financial burden and questioned the necessity of the hike. However, the CM overruled these objections, citing the need for better compensation for law officers. The revised Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant move, the Kerala government has proposed a hike in court fees after two decades as part of the 2025-26 state budget, presented by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. The revision is anticipated to generate an additional ₹150 crore in revenue, aimed at strengthening the state’s financial position while continuing to support welfare Read More…
The Group of Ministers (GoM) has recommended increasing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on aerated drinks, cigarettes, and tobacco products to 35% from the current highest slab of 28%. The proposal aims to generate additional revenue to offset losses incurred by the Centre and states due to GST rate cuts on essential commodities and Read More…