Why pay to see Mahabs sculpture: Vaiko
Besides, Rs 1 lakh per day will be collected for shooting films in the area and Rs 50,000 per day for shooting short films.

People's Welfare Front (PWF) coordinator and MDMK founder Vaiko (Photo: PTI)
Chennai: MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Saturday demanded the withdrawal of charges for viewing the world famous sculptures in Mamallapuram and said he would lead a protest demonstration on April 6 to press for the demand.
He said the archaeological department had fixed a charge of Rs 30 for Indians and Rs 500 for visitors from Saarc countries and Rs 750 for Europeans, Australians and Americans. Besides, Rs 1 lakh per day will be collected for shooting films in the area and Rs 50,000 per day for shooting short films.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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