MP government exempt entertainment tax on India-South Africa match tickets

INDORE: Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday exempted entertainment tax on the tickets for the one-day international match between India and South Africa to be held at Holkar Stadium on 14 October 2015.
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) officials said that they exemption would benefit the cricket loving people in the state.
"The event would help the state to emerge as an international and national level cricket destination, which would also boost the business-trade and industrial prospects of the state," said MPCA secretary Milind Kanmadikar.
Though, there is no decrease in the ticket rates. "MPCA has decided to maintain the same ticket price as they were for the previous ODI organized at Indore in December 2011," said Kanmadikar.
The ticket rates for lower tier benches are Rs 300, which is the cheapest while the student would get student concession and can buy ticket in Rs 250. The highest ticket is for the Pavilion seats where spectators have to pay Rs. 3000.
"Students would be given Rs 50 discount for the gallery section. The sale of tickets is expected to start from October 6. The details of whether the tickets will be sold online or from bank counters, shall be made public in due course," said a source at MPCA.
The patchwork of pitch and ground is being carried out. The flood lights are being tested. A special air-conditioned studio is also prepared for the cricket commentators.
Box: Tickets as per Galleries:
East Gallery (Lower tier – benches): Rs 300 and student concession Rs 250
East Gallery (I and II tier – chair): Rs 500 and student concession Rs 450
West Gallery (Lower tier – benches): Rs 400 and student concession Rs 350
West Gallery (I and II – Chairs): Rs 600 and student concession Rs 550
Pavilion (lower tier – chairs): Rs 2500
Pavilion (Upper tier – chairs): Rs 3000