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1 week ago | 
deccanherald.com | Krishna Byre Gowda |Bharath Joshi
The Karnataka Land Revenue (KLR) Act, 1964 -- considered the mother law for its overarching influence on various governance functions -- will be done away with.
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1 month ago | 
deccanherald.com | Krishna Byre Gowda |Bharath Joshi
New GIS-based guidance value system will be piloted from April: Krishna Byre GowdaThe revenue department has identified four taluks where the new system will be piloted: Nelamangala, Hosadurga, Shahapur and Yelandur.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
deccanherald.com | Krishna Byre Gowda |Bharath Joshi
Union Budget 2025 | 'Are we here to eat peanuts?': Karnataka minister slams Budget'Karnataka's tax money is going to other states. Bihar alone has got 5-6 programmes. Are we, in Karnataka, here to eat just peanuts? We should pay tax and get only chombu (empty mug),' Gowda said, describing it as "the BJP's betrayal".
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
devdiscourse.com | Krishna Byre Gowda
In a pivotal meeting concerning state financial distributions, Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda expressed concerns regarding the fair allocation of central funds to the state. Speaking to ANI after discussions with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Byre Gowda emphasized the necessity for Karnataka to receive funds commensurate with its performance. He articulated a perceived discrepancy in the calculations and indicated perceived injustices in some schemes.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
aninews.in | Krishna Byre Gowda
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 18 (ANI): In a significant meeting addressing state financial allocations, Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has voiced concerns over the equitable distribution of central funds to Karnataka. Speaking to ANI, after meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Byre Gowda stated, "We have requested that based on the performance of Karnataka, whatever funds are eligible for the state of Karnataka should be released.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
nationpress.com | Krishna Byre Gowda
Synopsis The Congress-led Karnataka government is actively pursuing a final resolution to the Datta Peetha Bababudangiri Dargah dispute. A meeting was convened to gather insights from community leaders, emphasizing the need for peace and harmony in the region. Key Takeaways Karnataka government seeks permanent resolution for the Dargah dispute. Meeting held with community leaders and legislators. Supreme Court has set a deadline for government input.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
nationpress.com | Krishna Byre Gowda
Bengaluru, Jan 11 (NationPress) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, has asserted that the Congress government in Karnataka has instituted fixed rate cards for recruitment across all government roles. He directly accused the State Revenue Department of implementing these fixed rate cards for every government position. Addressing the media on Friday, the Union Minister emphasized that the Congress-led Karnataka government operates as a "60 per cent commission" regime.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
deccanherald.com | Krishna Byre Gowda
Revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda launches 'Tour of Nilgiris' marathon towards Coimbatore in MysuruSpeaking to media persons, he said, 'I like cycling, but not being able to do it owing to work. People should cycle for good health.'
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
fa.news | Krishna Byre Gowda
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Rate Rationalisation, during its recent meeting, put forth a proposal for a revised tax treatment specifically targeting sin goods including cigarettes, tobacco, and pan masala. While the GoM has made these suggestions, the ultimate decision-making authority lies with the council, which is scheduled to convene in Jaisalmer in December for a final verdict on the matter.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
fa.news | Krishna Byre Gowda
The Group of Ministers tasked with Rate Rationalisation is exploring the possibility of implementing a unique tax approach for products deemed as sin goods, designed to discourage consumption and potentially increase revenue. These sin goods include items like cigarettes, tobacco, pan masala, carbonated drinks, and high-end automobiles, all of which currently fall into the 28% GST slab with varying additional compensation cess rates that are set to expire by March 2026.
