Nana Patekar

Close on the heels of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's decision to increase the threshold limit for tax exemption on tickets for theatrical performance to Rs 500, from the earlier Rs 250, Nana Patekar intends to bat for further reduction. The council's decision resulted from the constant plea of the performing arts community, which has been battling the 18 per cent tax levied on tickets priced over R250. The slab, they say, has had an impact on footfalls.