Bombay Entertainment Duty Act

The Bombay High Court today refused to stay the upcoming concert of British rock band 'Coldplay', but said the Maharashtra government should take an undertaking from the event organiser that it would be willing to pay the waived entertainment duty if the court directs so in future.

According to an amendment to the Bombay Entertainment Duty Act 1923, all eateries that serve liquor and play soft music will now be called a pub, and will also have to shell out hefty entertainment tax

The Bombay High Court today refused to stay the upcoming concert of British rock band 'Coldplay', but said the Maharashtra government should take an undertaking from the event organiser that it would be willing to pay the waived entertainment duty if the court directs so in future.

According to an amendment to the Bombay Entertainment Duty Act 1923, all eateries that serve liquor and play soft music will now be called a pub, and will also have to shell out hefty entertainment tax