Organiser of AR Rahman's Sept 10 Chennai concert booked for mismanagement

Chennai Police on Friday registered cases against an official of ACTC Events, the organiser of AR Rahman’s September 10 concert

Chennai Police on Friday registered cases against an official of ACTC Events, the organiser of AR Rahman’s September 10 concert here, and two others, for overselling tickets, committing breach of trust, and causing inconvenience to the people.

Oscar-winning music composer Rahman’s concert titled ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ (Does the Heart Ever Forget) was held at a private venue on East Coast Road.

“Due to chaos at the venue, many complained about the concert tickets being oversold. Following this, the Tambaram City Police took up the investigation and registered cases under IPC section 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust) and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated) against Hemanth Raja, CEO of ACTC Events, and two others,” a senior police official said.

An investigation revealed that the organisers had sold tickets beyond the seating capacity of the arena. A case of cheating was also booked against them, he said.