Summary:
Abolish all the taxes except Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Cinema, said a study by industry body Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM) in a study conducted with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Moreover, there should be uniform tax rate for cinema tickets," said Niraj Ahuja, general manager of Wide Angle multiplex. All cinema tickets above Rs100 are charged 28% GST in addition to local taxes. He said Multiplex Association has repeatedly represented to GST Council and the state government but so far no action has been taken. "After GST, all other taxes should be removed..