Section 141 in The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
141. Liability to pay theatre-tax.
- Every proprietor, manager, or person in-charge of a theatre, cinema, circus, carnival or other place of entertainment shall be liable to pay the theatre-tax and shall pay the same in advance before the commencement of the performances or shows:Provided that the Commissioner may, with the approval of the Standing Committee, compound for any series of performances or shows or for any period not exceeding one month, with such proprietor, manager or person for a lump sum to be paid for such series of performances or shows or for the performances or shows held or conducted during such period.Tax on advertisements other than advertisements published in the newspapers
