Fame Kolkata gets recognition as multiplex complex

MUMBAI: Fame India Ltd has announced that West Bengal government’s Special Secretary and Ex-offico Director of Films has recommended ‘Fame’ Kolkata for being considered as ‘multiplex theatre complex’.

With the recent move, the company will be entitled to avail the benefits and facilities as per provisions of “Section 3 of West Bengal Act XI of 2003”.

As per Section 3, the company shall be entitled to retain the amount of entertainment tax as collected against the value of ticket for admission at Fame – south city multiplex for four years or till such date when the total amount of entertainment tax retained by the company does not exceed the total amount invested for the purpose of making the new multiplex theatre complex.

The company said in a statement that the entertainment tax paid by the multiplex from 14 March till 22 September is Rs 17.3 million.