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Karnataka HC quashes 2% cinema cess order, says law not yet in force

The Karnataka High Court has recently invalidated the 2% cess on cinema tickets instated by the state government, which was still pending execution. Following the Labour Department's decision to retract their September order concerning the levy, the court is now looking for the government's input on a petition challenging this tax. Notably, the 2024 Act aimed to utilize this cess for enhancing worker welfare.

10 Sep 2026 6:16 pm