Madhya Pradesh

• 08 May 2023

Hindi feature film 'The Kerala Story' tax-free in Madhya Pradesh

Why in News?

On 6 May 2023, the Madhya Pradesh Commercial Taxes Department issued an order to make the Hindi feature film 'The Kerala Story' directed by Mr. Sudipto Sen, tax-free for its exhibition period from 6 May to 5 June 2023 in the state.

Key Points

• Because of the script and other special social utility qualities of the film, it has been exempted from tax.
• As per the issued order, the movie tickets will be sold to the audience by the concerned cinema halls/multiplexes after deducting the amount of SGST for the screening of the film.
• There will be no increase in the prevailing general entry fee of the respective cinema halls for the film screening. An amount equal to the share of SGST will be reimbursed by the State Government.
• It is worth mentioning that this film exposes the conspiracy of love jihad, proselytization and terrorism.
• This film shows how the daughters who get entangled in the trap of love jihad in the trap of momentary sentimentality, are ruined. The film also exposes the design of terrorism.