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Statute is HALF-YEARLY, paid by 31 Jul and 31 Jan — figures above are derived monthly equivalents. // VERIFY
Professional tax in Puducherry
Puducherry levies professional tax in 6 salary slabs, from ₹0 up to ₹208/month at the top slab. Under Article 276 of the Constitution, no state can charge more than ₹2,500/year, so Puducherry's top slab is structured to land at or near this cap over 12 months.
| Monthly salary up to | PT per month |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹16,666 | ₹0 |
| Up to ₹33,333 | ₹42 |
| Up to ₹50,000 | ₹83 |
| Up to ₹66,666 | ₹125 |
| Up to ₹83,333 | ₹167 |
| Above ₹83,333 | ₹208 |
Worked example
Say you earn ₹40,000/month in Puducherry. That works out to ₹83/month in professional tax, or about ₹996/year — enter your own salary above to see your exact figure.