Bollywood Hungama·
Karnataka High Court quashes 2% cess on movie tickets; big relief for multiplexes and moviegoers
In a significant relief for cinema exhibitors, the Karnataka High Court has quashed notices that had made the collection and remittance of a 2% cess on cinema tickets mandatory. The order, delivered on September 10, 2026, came in response to a writ petition filed by the Multiplex Association of India (MAI), PVR INOX, and other stakeholders in the exhibition sector. The petitioners had challenged the notices on the grounds that they lacked legal backing. The Court agreed, noting that the Karnata…
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