Karnataka allows 100% occupancy in cinema halls for 4 weeks on trial basis
"It was discussed and as per the instructions of the Chief Minister, the decision has been taken to allow 100% seating for four weeks. Strict guidelines will be released on Thursday." Health and Education Minister K Sudhakar said.
<p><strong>Bengaluru: </strong>Considering the hardships faced by Kannada film industry's artistes, producers and workers, the Karnataka government has decided to allow theatres to run to full capacity for four weeks on a trial basis.</p>
Bengaluru: Considering the hardships faced by Kannada film industry's artistes, producers and workers, the Karnataka government has decided to allow theatres to run to full capacity for four weeks on a trial basis.
<p>The decision has come keeping in mind the financial troubles faced by the artistes and workers within the Kannada film industry, said Health and Education Minister K Sudhakar.</p>
The decision has come keeping in mind the financial troubles faced by the artistes and workers within the Kannada film industry, said Health and Education Minister K Sudhakar.
<p>The minister made the announcement after a meeting — held as per instructions of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa — with key office-bearers of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and representatives from the industry.<br /> </p>
The minister made the announcement after a meeting — held as per instructions of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa — with key office-bearers of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and representatives from the industry.
<p>"It was discussed and as per the instructions of the Chief Minister, the decision has been taken to allow 100% seating for four weeks. Strict guidelines will be released on Thursday." K Sudhakar said.</p>
"It was discussed and as per the instructions of the Chief Minister, the decision has been taken to allow 100% seating for four weeks. Strict guidelines will be released on Thursday." K Sudhakar said.
<p>He added, "Owners of cinema halls should adhere to these guidelines and people should strictly follow. If any case of Covid-19 is detected, the government will have to inevitably revoke the decision."</p>
He added, "Owners of cinema halls should adhere to these guidelines and people should strictly follow. If any case of Covid-19 is detected, the government will have to inevitably revoke the decision."
<p>As per technical advisory committee’s recommendations, the Health department had earlier allowed 50% seating in cinema halls.</p>
As per technical advisory committee’s recommendations, the Health department had earlier allowed 50% seating in cinema halls.
<p>Though the Centre had given green signal for 100% seating, the decision was left to the discretion of state governments depending on the situation in each state, he noted.</p>
Though the Centre had given green signal for 100% seating, the decision was left to the discretion of state governments depending on the situation in each state, he noted.