Ensure safety checks in theatres: Uddhav
The Hindu
Maharashtra CM’s caution comes ahead of cinema halls reopening on Oct. 22
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday directed that the theatres and cinema halls across the State, which are to reopen from October 22, should carry out proper fire and structural safety checks.
At a meeting with the office-bearers of the Cinema Owners’ and Exhibitors’ Association, Mr. Thackeray said a solution would be found in coordination with the Finance Department to address the problems faced by single-screen cinema hall owners, a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.
A delegation of Poona Exhibitors’ Association demanded that the government give concessions for the renewal of various licenses, including free renewal of cinema licenses, and permission to levy a service charge of ₹25 per ticket after payment of GST.
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