Chandigarh, January 29: The Punjab government will present its budget for 2019-20 on February 18, it was announced here on Tuesday.

The Cabinet led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh took a decision to summon the budget session of the state Assembly from February 12 to 21, a government spokesperson told IANS. Budget 2019: Increase Income Tax Exemption Limit to Rs 8 Lakh Per Annum, Says Shiv Sena Citing 10% EWS Quota Eligibility Criteria.

The budget session will commence with the customary Governor's address at 11 a.m., while a report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for 2017-18 will be laid in the House on February 18.

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