The New Indian Express 06.12.2017
Theatre parking fee capped at Rs 20; malls exempted in Tamil Nadu
theatres in the state is Rs 20 for cars and Rs 10 for motorbikes, as per
a recent order by Additional Chief Secretary Niranjan Mardi. However,
these rates are not applicable for theatres in malls, as they are
governed by different rules.
The government order issued on November 30, but made public only on
Tuesday, said the new parking rates were effective from December 1.
However, the theatres owners’ association said the order was ambiguous
and sought an appointment with Niranjan Mardi.
“It is not clear if the rates are on an hourly basis or per show. We
hope there is some clarity after the meeting,” said Abirami Ramanathan,
president of the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners’ Association.
As per the order, theatres in municipal corporations and special
grade municipalities can charge Rs 20 for cars and three-wheelers and Rs
10 for motorbikes. In municipalities, the fee is Rs 15 for cars and Rs 7
for motorbikes; in town and village panchayats, it is Rs 5 and Rs 3.
There will be no parking charge for bicycles.
1955 and the order would mean cinema hall owners cannot change the price
at will or charge exorbitant rates for parking.
“The parking rate charged by malls will be regulated by them, not the
cinema halls. The amendment may not be applicable to Escape, but will
be applied at Sathyam,” a spokesperson of SPI Cinemas told The New
Indian Express, but added that there is lack of clarity about the
amendment.
