The Tamil Nadu government had earlier notified that municipalities would not levy tax on top of GST. The Tamil Nadu government had earlier notified that municipalities would not levy tax on top of GST. Cinema theatres across Tamil Nadu cancelled screening of movies and shut down on Monday in protest against the imposition of 30 per cent of entertainment tax in addition to 28 per cent GST (Goods and Services tax). Abirami Ramanathan, president of Tamil Film Chamber of Commerce, told PTI that all shows will be cancelled from July 3. According to IANS, filmmakers in Tamil Nadu have urged the chamber to revoke its decision.

Source: Indian Express July 03, 2017 06:32 UTC