Entertainment tax benefit in UP granted Pre-GST to continue unless specifically revoked

Gng Enterprises Vs. State Of U.P. (Allahabad High Court) Petitioner is a partnership firm engaged in the business of construction and development of entertainment facilities including Multiplex theatres in district Saharanpur. Under the U.P. Entertainments and Betting Tax Act, 1979 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) an scheme was formulated on 3rd September, 2015, which was valid upto 31st March, 2020 permitting the Multiplex owners to collect entertainment tax and to retain 100% of the first year, 75% in the second and third year and 50% in the forth and fifth year. On the basis of the said...