Making `Bhaag Milkha Bhaag` tax-free will increase its reach, says Farhan Akhtar

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 15:11

Farhan Akhtar has requested to waive the entertainment tax on ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’.

Maha govt withdraws surcharge on entertainment tax

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 21:15

Maharashtra government withdrew its last week`s decision of levying surcharge on existing entertainment duty of 45 per cent.

I&B ministry supports actors against service tax

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 20:54

The information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry said Friday it would support the film fraternity`s protest against the government`s decision to levy service tax on actors.

Service tax has forced independent producers to shut shop: Akshay Kumar

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 21:08

The government`s decision to levy 12.36 percent service tax on film and television actors is taking a toll on the industry, says Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, adding it has forced independent producers to stop making movies.

Taxing fashion shows: High Court declines to interfere

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 13:23

Declining to interfere with the imposition of entertainment tax on ramp shows organised by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), Delhi High Court has said it is for the government to decide whether full or part exemption can be given to similar events held in the capital.

Cinema halls to remain shut on Feb 23

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 17:09

Almost 12,000 movie halls across the country will remain shut on February 23 to protest against the proposed service tax.

Kamal Hasaan supports reduction in entertainment tax

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 10:10

Kamal Haasan Monday pitched for reduction in entertainment tax levied on films saying there should be no second thoughts about it in order to keep the industry healthy.

Entertainment tax on films may come down: Soni

Last Updated: Thursday, November 24, 2011, 18:07

Entertainment tax on films could come down as the union government is contemplating a less stringent tax structure under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said here Thursday.

Tamil Nadu slaps entertainment tax on IPL

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 15:03

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday passed a bill in the Assembly which necessitates entertainment tax on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches being played in the state.

Entertainment tax waived for WC matches in Eden

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 00:00

CAB chief Jagmohan Dalmiya announced that the state government has waived entertainment tax for World Cup matches at the Eden Gardens.

Cable operators, pubs to attract entertainment tax in Maha

Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010, 23:10

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today passed the Mumbai Entertainment Tax (Amendment) Bill 2010 which will enable the state government to impose the tax on cable operators, pubs and get an additional revenue of Rs ten cr.

SC notice to Govt, 14 states on entertainment tax on films

Last Updated: Monday, November 9, 2009, 22:02

The SC has issued notice to the Centre and 14 states on a petition challenging the decisions of state governments to give tax sops to promote regional language films and charge higher entertainment tax on Hindi films.