MUMBAI: Maharashtra's last mile cable TV operators  (LMOs) have got some relief. The Bombay High Court today gave them interim relief to the LMOs from filing joint affidavits along with the multi-system operators (MSOs).

The Court has given an interim stay on the amended GR. We can continue depositing the entertainment tax to the court, says Arvind Prabhoo

The Maharashtra Cable Operators Federation (MCOF) had on 13 December moved the Court challenging the Maharashtra state government's amended gazette resolution (GR) regarding entertainment tax. According to the amended GR, it was mandatory for the LMOs to file a joint affidavit with the MSOs while paying entertainment tax.

“The case was heard today and the court has given us an interim stay on the amended GR. We can continue depositing the entertainment tax with the court,” inform MCOF president Arvind Prabhoo.

The case comes up for further hearing next Monday, that is, 23 December.