Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Karnataka to levy 2% cess on movie tickets
The government of Karnataka has decided to add a small extra charge of 2% on movie tickets sold at multiplexes.
This money will be used to help workers in the movie and cultural industries who don't have regular benefits.
The plan is to collect this extra money and give it to a special board that takes care of these workers.
This was announced by the state's cabinet, which is like the group of top leaders who make big decisions.
Karnataka Cabinet approved a 2% cess on movie tickets at multiplexes.
The cess will fund welfare programs for cinema and cultural workers.
The funds will be managed by the Karnataka State Unorganised Workers Social Security Board.
The amendment is to the Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Act.
The decision was announced by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil.
- Who
- Karnataka Cabinet
- What
- Amendments to the Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Act to levy a 2% cess on movie tickets
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To fund welfare programs for employees in the cinema and cultural sphere
- Cess Rate
- 2%
- Purpose
- Fund welfare programs for cinema and cultural workers
- Recipient
- Karnataka State Unorganised Workers Social Security Board
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Announced By
- Karnataka Cabinet