High Court bans parking fee in Single Theatres

The single Theatres management got a huge shock when Telangana High Court banned the parking fees.

Now, The Single Theatres are planning to approach the High Court against the ruling. Vijayender Reddy, president of the Telangana Controllers and Exhibitors Association said “We will be requesting the honourable court to vacate the stay,” He added “We usually charge between Rs 20 and Rs 30 for bikes and cars. We also take care of the belongings of moviegoers by posting two security personnel to monitor hundreds of parked bikes and cars,”

He revealed “We also pay salaries of up to Rs 40,000 to security staff. Sometimes, if vehicle owners claim that their mirrors were damaged or that their vehicles got minor scratches, we compensate them because moviegoers are our breadwinners. We do not make big money from parking fees,”

An exhibitor says “In certain places, if you park for more than half an hour, you are charged. They may allow you to leave without paying only if they see you carrying food or snack packets purchased there. Even airports and railway stations charge parking fees ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 1,500, even though passengers use their transport services. These charges are meant to safeguard the vehicles and ensure they remain secure,”

He shared “In Theatres, we take care of vehicles for nearly three hours during each show. Charging a small fee for this service is not unreasonable,”