Single-projection theatres on verge of closure:
Maharashtra State’s all single film projection and executing movie theatres are in critical state these days. Their prolonged demand of easing entertainment tax, removing compulsion of showing Marathi movie 4 weeks in a year and all such demands are in prolonged state of diplomacy. As a result of this State association of films exhibitors are going on strike for seven days from today. Jalgaon district counterpart of this association has also supported the strike along with whole Khandesh region.
Khandesh and Vidarbha have around 128 theatres having single film exhibition and have closed following not being able to sustain financially. State currently charges Rs. 7.75 entertainment tax on Rs. 30 ticket and Rs. 15.75 tax on Rs. 60 ticket. Cancelling of this tax would reduce ticket rates and can improve viewers’ participation.
Maharashtra State’s all single film projection and executing movie theatres are in critical state these days. Their prolonged demand of easing entertainment tax, removing compulsion of showing Marathi movie 4 weeks in a year and all such demands are in prolonged state of diplomacy. As a result of this State association of films exhibitors are going on strike for seven days from today. Jalgaon district counterpart of this association has also supported the strike along with whole Khandesh region.
Khandesh and Vidarbha have around 128 theatres having single film exhibition and have closed following not being able to sustain financially. State currently charges Rs. 7.75 entertainment tax on Rs. 30 ticket and Rs. 15.75 tax on Rs. 60 ticket. Cancelling of this tax would reduce ticket rates and can improve viewers’ participation.
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