Kochi : As per the directive of the food and civil supplies minister, a team conducted raids at several theatres including multiplex theatres and registered three cases. The team led by Ernakulam supply officer, included the legal metrology deputy controller, and food safety officer. The raid began at 11am and lasted until 4pm.
Following the inspection, the multiplex theatre managements announced that popcorn would be made available for Rs 99 on the days from Monday to Thursday and that tickets would be provided at reduced rates. The team gave notice to the theatre managers stating that the issue would be reported to govt. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
The inspection was conducted following complaints that unfair prices were being charged at the cafes operating in the theatres. The inspection team found that the price of popcorn and soft drinks in multiplexes was five times higher than in the general market and two times higher in ordinary theatres. A strict directive was given to change the prices to align with the prices in the general market. Cases were registered against three cafes for not displaying the price list in the prescribed manner. The price could be known only by scanning the QR code, which causes difficulty for ordinary people. Download the TOI App.
Free drinking water has been arranged at all theatres. Inspections will be conducted at more theatres in the coming days.