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Multiplexes now allow snacks from outside? Here is the truth

Multiplexes are taking the defence in stating that they are yet to receive the state order in writing. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) reportedly said that none of the multiplex cinema theatres operated by MAI members has received an order, notification or communication about this from the Government of Maharashtra or any other regulatory authority.

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Multiplexes now allow snacks from outside? Here is the truth
Maharashtra government last month issued a directive against this practice that barred cinema goers from bringing snacks with them. Image source: DNA
Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Updated: Thu, Aug 02, 2018
11:50 am
Mumbai, ZeeBiz WebDesk
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Maharashtra government last month issued a directive against this practice that barred cinema goers from bringing snacks with them. However, despite Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ravindra Chavan's announcement in the state legislature that the ban on homemade food in multiplexes would be lifted on August 1, many multiplexes in Mumbai are not following the government order, said a DNA report. In fact, visitors at multiplexes are still not being allowed to bring homemade food.

Multiplexes are taking the defence in stating that they are yet to receive the state order in writing. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) reportedly said that none of the multiplex cinema theatres operated by MAI members has received an order, notification or communication about this from the Government of Maharashtra or any other regulatory authority.
 
“Since the matter is sub-judice, we would not like to comment any further,” Deepak Asher, MAI president, told DNA.
 
Andheri-resident Jainendra Baxi has filed the PIL in Bombay High Court, pleading to allow homemade food into multiplexes. The next hearing in the case is scheduled on August 8, while in the last hearing on July 25, the government has requested for two weeks to draft the policy. 
 
Baxi told DNA, “A year ago, I had filed an RTI to know the relevant rules. I received a reply from the Police Commissioner’s office that there is no particular rule stopping anyone from carrying outside eatables into a multiplex. However, a disclaimer on movie tickets says outside food is not allowed.”
 
However, the decision has reportedly made any difference to those who run single-screen or small theatres, and sell food at MRP rates. 
 
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Vile Parle-based Manoj Desai, who owns Maratha Mandir and Bandra’s G7 multiplex, told DNA, “The rates for the ticket and food are low anyway, so even if homemade food is allowed, it won’t make a huge difference. It is a good move for the people who do not want to eat outside food.”

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