Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Oct 5: The state government has advised moviegoers to carefully retain their tickets and proof of payment after the high court issued a stay on the government order capping cinema ticket prices at Rs 200 in multiplexes until the final verdict is delivered.
The government had earlier directed that movie ticket prices in multiplexes should not exceed Rs 200 in order to prevent exorbitant pricing. However, the high court has stayed this order and instructed multiplexes to maintain detailed and auditable records for every ticket sold.
These records must include the date and time of ticket sales, mode of purchase (online or at the counter), details of payment (credit/debit card, UPI, net banking, or cash), the amount collected, and GST details. All cash transactions must be supported by traceable digital receipts, and the cash registers must be signed daily by the multiplex manager.
If the high court’s final ruling favours the government, multiplexes will be required to refund the excess amount collected to customers through the same payment method used for booking.
Hence, the government has advised all moviegoers to safely preserve their physical or electronic tickets. Multiplex owners have also been directed to maintain complete and transparent records of all ticket sales to facilitate refunds if necessary.