<h1>Governor Seeks Presidential Assent for Karnataka Mineral Tax Bill Over Constitutional Concerns and Revenue Impact</h1> The Karnataka (Mineral Rights and Mineral Bearing Land) Tax Bill was sent to President Draupadi Murmu for approval by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who expressed concerns that it violates constitutional limits and affects other states' interests. The Bill, passed in December, seeks to impose taxes on mineral rights and landowners retroactively from April 1, 2005, potentially generating Rs 4,713 crore in revenue. It proposes a tax ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 100 per tonne for various minerals. The Governor highlighted potential conflicts with existing central laws and emphasized the need for presidential assent due to its implications on national legislation.