Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 21 (ANI): On Saturday, Tamil actor Vishal shared his expectations for the Union Budget 2024. He also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to media persons, actor Vishal said, “I request the PM to look into the GST in Tamil Nadu because Tamil Nadu is the only state collecting double taxation.
I believed in you when you said ‘One tax, one nation,’ but why is this happening only in Tamil Nadu? Why is nobody taking this matter seriously? It is really affecting the film industry. Paying 8% more local body tax is a big burden for all the producers. Today, the film industry is bleeding; this year is one of the worst years for the film industry.
The pain won’t be shown outside because they keep it to themselves and won’t speak about their losses. Please give everyone a chance at a normal life. We are not asking for a luxury life.
” The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on July 22 and, subject to the exigencies of government business, the session may conclude on August 12. The upcoming budget will set the stage for policy choices ahead and will be watched for the pace of fiscal consolidation and policy priorities on capex and non-capex spending, according to the Emkay Union Budget preview. With this upcoming budget presentation, Sitharaman will surpass the record set by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who presented five annual budgets and one inter.