Multiplex and theatre owners in Uttar Pradesh get relief under GST regime

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to refund the state goods and services tax (SGST) imposed on mutliplexes and cinema theatres. 

In an order, the government has allowed the owners, who were part of grants-in-aid incentive schemes, to get these refunds, which would be made within a month of depositing the SGST with the department. The incentives were given to make up for investments made by the owners in the state.  

The owners had moved the Allahabad High Court, and its Lucknow bench, over the issue of including entertainment tax into GST. 

However, the owners are not happy since they will still have