The organisers of International Hockey Federation (IHF) Junior World Cup 2013 are running from pillar to post to get exemption from entertainment tax from Delhi Government since September 4. The file is currently pending with the Election Commission of India (ECI) for consent of exempting entertainment tax. Delhi goes to polls on December 4. The Junior Hockey World Cup will be held from December 6 to 15 at Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The organisers are seeking entertainment tax exemption on sale of ticket.
Top sources told The Pioneer that the file pertaining to entertainment tax department was delayed by the Finance Department and is sent to the ECI to ascertain whether there would be violation of the Model Code of Conduct or not. The organisers are seeking exemption of entertainment tax to the tune of Rs35.73 lakh on the sale of tickets. The organiser has stated that an amount of Rs1.73 crore should be raised by way of sale of tickets and Rs1 crore should be raised through sponsorship. The total receipts from advertisement and sale of tickets is expected to be Rs1.73 crore.
Sources in the Government said that Excise Department has agreed to give exemption to entertainment tax to the event stating that there would not be any violation if the department gives exemption to entertainment tax. The exemption will help to promote hockey in the country.