The Rolling Stones’ Forty Licks show has had an unexpected effect on the Maharashtra government.
Realising that live entertainment shows are a simple way of raking money for their empty coffers, the state Cabinet on Wednesday decided to reduce the tax levy on entertainment to 25 pc from the current 49 pc.
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In 2000, the government imposed a 39 pc entertainment tax and 10 pc surcharge on live entertainment shows. Organisers simply took their shows elsewhere. For instance, Elton John’s concert was shifted to Bangalore.
