GHMC Trade License Fees Issue Hits Two Major Studios
GHMC trade license fees | Hyderabad, Nov. 21: GHMC officials launch a sharp action drive against major film studios in the Hyderabad city and flag serious gaps in trade license fees.
Officials say Annapurna Studio and Ramanaidu Studios show far lower commercial area figures and cut their annual fees. They add that both studios violate clear rules.
The GHMC team reviews recent records and finds a wide fee gap. Annapurna Studio needs to pay 11.52 lakh rupees. Yet the studio pays only 49 thousand rupees. Ramanaidu Studios needs to pay 1.92 lakh rupees. Yet the studio pays only 1,900 rupees.
Officials start a special probe and check every linked document. They verify floor area details, staff count, and commercial use patterns.
They also record year wise payments and match them with rule based slabs. They note sharp mismatches in each category. They confirm clear evidence of fee cuts.
GHMC Trade License Fees Gap Sparks Probe
They issue formal notices to both studios and direct them to clear full trade license fees at once. They set short timelines and seek full written replies. They also warn of strict action if delays continue.
Officials say the drive covers many high revenue units.
GHMC plan to widen checks across more film and media units in the next round. They add that proper fee collection supports civic services like sanitation, road upkeep, and waste systems. Analysts say the issue may push a larger review of commercial reporting rules in the film sector.
GHMC expect more audits and more strict follow through. Both studios prepare replies. Industry sources say the studios may seek more time. Yet GHMC teams continue their checks and plan the next steps.
The city tracks the case and waits for the replies.
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