Summary:
Gujarat's share of central taxes was 3.04% under the 13th Finance Commission, and it was increased marginally to 3.08% under the 14th Finance Commission. The state government will press for a higher share in central taxes during the upcoming four-day visit of the 15th Finance Commission starting on Sunday. The 15th Finance Commission is slated to visit the state from July 22 to 25. A senior official said that the state government will make presentations before the 15th Commission to increase the state's share in the central taxes kitty to "at least 4%". The Commission will also meet leaders of political parties, representatives of trade and industry, and also hold a session with urban local bodies and panchayati raj institutions to understand status of devolution and outstanding issues related to State Finance Commission..