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Multiplex Association of India moves Karnataka High Court challenging 2% welfare cess on movie tickets
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu · South Asia
The Multiplex Association of India has filed a challenge in the Karnataka High Court regarding a 2% welfare cess on movie tickets. This indicates a dispute between the entertainment industry and a government levy.
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