29-05-2025
Officials inspect theatres and multiplexes across Andhra Pradesh
The officials from revenue, fire services, police, and legal metrology departments conducted surprise inspections at cinema theatres across Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
Similar exercises were carried out in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Amalapuram, Srikakulam, Pithapuram, and other places.
These inspections come in the wake of the ongoing controversy between the State government and film exhibitors regarding the closure of theatres.
The teams checked licences, prices and quality food and beverages being sold, fire safety standards, sanitation and toilet facilities, seating arrangements, sound systems, and movie screening at the theatres.
At many theatres, the teams found that food and beverages were being sold at very high prices. The inspection teams are set to submit reports to the respective District Collectors soon.
In Visakhapatnam, a team led by Seethammadhara Tahsildar Ramesh conducted raids on multiple, single-screen and multiplex theatres.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Ramesh said that the inspections were being carried out following directions from the government.
'We are checking the theatres on 32 parameters, including the verification of necessary licences, food quality and prices, maintenance of fire equipment and renewal of the NoCs, maintenance of toilets, among others,' he said.
He said that the theatre managements should provide basic amenities to the moviegoers.
