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AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has called for the central government to eliminate the 18% GST on cable TV services, emphasizing the need for more affordable access to television. In a post on the X platform, Dhinakaran also advocated for reducing TV channel prices from Rs 19 to Rs 5, supporting the demands of the Tamil Nadu Cable TV Operators' Welfare Association. Recently the association conducted a hunger strike in Egmore, Chennai in reference to the yearly increase in fee structures
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FAQ :
AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran is calling for the abolition of the 18% GST on cable TV services.
The current GST rate on cable TV services is 18%.
The GST is being questioned because it adds to the financial pressure on cable operators, exacerbated by rising electricity costs, and makes cable TV less affordable for consumers, particularly low-income households.
Besides abolishing the 18% GST, there are demands to reduce TV channel prices from Rs 19 to Rs 5.
The Tamil Nadu Cable TV Operators' Welfare Association recently conducted a hunger strike in Egmore, Chennai, regarding the yearly increases in TV channel fee structures.
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