Overview
- GHMC served notices to Annapurna Studios and Ramanaidu Studios for enhanced trade licence fees following a records review by its revenue wing.
- Officials say Annapurna declared 8,172 sq ft and paid about ₹49,032 annually, while GHMC assessed 1,92,066 sq ft with a fee of ₹11,52,396.
- Ramanaidu, under Suresh Productions, paid ₹7,614 against a liability of ₹2,73,104 based on an assessed plinth area of 68,276 sq ft, according to GHMC, though some reports cite different shortfall amounts.
- Telangana Today reports Annapurna responded to the notice by remitting ₹7 lakh recently, with GHMC still seeking explanations and any balance dues.
- GHMC has also questioned an unauthorised temporary set for Bigg Boss Season 9 at Annapurna’s premises, and a final decision on fee revision and recovery awaits the studios’ replies.