Karnataka Assembly passes bill to impose 2% cess on movie tickets and OTT
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Assembly passes bill to impose 2% cess on movie tickets and OTT

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka assembly unanimously passed the e Cine and Cultural Activists Bill of 2024 on Tuesday. An additional 2 per cent cess will be imposed on all movie tickets and OTT subscriptions in the state. Karnataka Assembly passes bill to impose 2% cess on movie tickets and OTT In an X post, Karnataka labour minister Santosh Lad said, “The Karnataka Cinema and Cultural Workers Welfare Bill - 2024 was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. The minister further said, "I am thankful to the honourable chief minister, deputy chief minister, honourable president of the assembly, cabinet colleagues and all the members who consented to provide such a unique service to the servants of Kannada Goddess.” This bill also outlines the creation of a seven-member welfare board for cine workers and cultural activists, tasked with managing cess funds to support social security schemes.

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Gig, cine workers’ bills must become user-friendly: NLSIU experts
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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News 18  

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5 months ago

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News 18  

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