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COMMISSIONER OF STATE EXCISE, MAHARASHTRA STATE

2nd floor, Old Custom House, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort,

Mumbai 400 023, dated 30th January 2023.

NOTIFICATION

Read - Government letter Home Department No. BPA 0123/ C.R. 04 / EXC-2,

dated 30th January 2023.

Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949.

No. BPA.112023 / 2023-24 / 01 / VII.—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of Rule

4 of the Maharashtra Potable Liquor (Periodicity and Fees for Grant, Renewal or Continuance of

Licence) Rules, 1996 and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Commissioner is pleased

to notify the rates of fees for the Financial Year 2023-2024 for licences mentioned in Column No. (2)

of the schedule appended hereto as specified against each of them respectively in Column No. (4) of

the said schedule.

RNI No. MAHBIL /2009/35527

महाराष्टट्रõ शासन राजपत्र

असाधारण भाग चार-क

वर््ष ९, अंक ९]

सोमवार, जानेवारी ३०, २०२३/माघ १०, शके १९४४

[पृष््ठठे ८, किंमत : रुपये ९.००

असाधारण क्रमांक १३

प्राधिकृत प्रकाशन

महाराष्टट्र शासनाव््यतिरिक्त इतर वैधानिक प्राधिकाऱ््ययाांांनी तयार केलेले

(भाग एक, एक-अ व एक-ल यांमध्ये प्रसिद्ध केलेले वैधानिक नियम व आदेश यांव््यतिरिक्त इतर)

वैधानिक नियम व आदेश; यात भारत सरकार, उच्च न्यायालय, पोलीस आयुक्त, आयुक्त (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क),

जिल्हादंडाधिकारी व निवडणूक आयोग, निवडणूक न्यायाधिकरण, निवडणूक निर््णय अधिकारी व निवडणूक आयोगाखालील

इतर प्राधिकारी यांनी तयार केलेले वैधानिक नियम व आदेश यांचा समावेश होतो.

भाग चार-क-१३–१

महाराष्टट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, जानेवारी ३०, २०२३/माघ १०, शके १९४४

Schedule

Serial

Type of

licence

Description of licence

Fee for grant

/ renewal /

continuance for one

year / one case/ per

(in ì )

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

A-1A

Form I

Licence for constructing and working a distillery for manufacture of

Spirit granted under Rule 3 of the Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and

Manufacture of Potable Liquor Rules, 1966 –

The applicant desires to manufacture spirit annually through primary distillation –

(a) Up to 45,00,000 B.L.

6,38,300

(b) From 45,00,001 B.L. to 90,00,000 B.L.

7,97,000

9,56,800

(d) From 1,35,00,001 B.L. to 1,80,00,000 B.L.

11,16,700

(e) From 1,80,00,001 B.L. to 2,25,00,000 B.L.

12,94,500

(f) From 2,25,00,001 B.L. to 2,70,00,000 B.L.

15,01,500

(g) From 2,70,00,001 B.L. to 3,15,00,000 B.L.

17,43,000

(h) From 3,15,00,001 B.L. to 3,60,00,000 B.L.

20,23,100

(i) From 3,60,00,001 B.L. to 4,05,00,000 B.L.

23,54,300

(j) From 4,05,00,001 B.L. and above

27,31,100

A-1B

Form I

Licence for constructing and working a distillery for manufacture of

Spirit granted under Rule 3 of the Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and

Manufacture of Potable Liquor Rules, 1966 for only re-distillation –

The applicant desires to manufacture spirit annually through re-distillation –

(a)

Upto 90,00,000 B.L.

3,19,700

(b)

90,00,001 B.L. and above

6,38,300

A-1C

Form I

Licence for constructing and working a distillery for

manufacture of Spirit granted under Rule 3 of the

Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and Manufacture of

Potable Liquor Rules, 1966 for manufacture of grape

spirit only by Pot Distillation Method.

57,500

A-1D

Form I

Licence for constructing and working a distillery for

manufacture of Spirit granted under Rule 3 of the

Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and Manufacture

of Potable Liquor Rules, 1966 for manufacture of spirit

other than spirit produced from molasses, grain, malt

and grape by distillation. (used in manufacturing

of Local liquor)

57,500

A-2A

Form PLL

Licence for manufacture of Potable Liquor granted under Rule 15(2) of the

Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and Manufacture of Potable Liquor Rules,

1966 - For annual production—

(a) Minimum fees or average production of preceding

year if up to 1,00,000 cases each of 9 B.L. or for nil

production

24,15,000

(b) Above 1,00,000 cases of 9 B.L. each.

24.15 per case

Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed

above, in the applicable slab, considering production in cases of 9 B.L. each

of the preceding year.

महाराष्टट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग चार-क, जानेवारी २३, २०२३/माघ १०, शके १९४४

Serial

Type of

licence

Description of licence

Fee for grant

/ renewal /

continuance for one

year / one case/ per

(in ì )

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

A-2B

Form PLL

Licence for manufacture of Potable Liquor (Grape

Brandy made purely from Grape Spirit without

blending with any other spirit and Local liquor as

prescribed in rules) granted under Rule 15(2) of the

Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and Manufacture

of Potable Liquor Rules, 1966 to holder of licence in

Form ‘BRL’ (for manufacture of wine) and licence in

Form ‘I’ (for manufacture of grape spirit) granted

under relevant rules.

1,22,200

B-1

Form BRL

Licence for manufacture of Beer/Wine granted under Rule 3(2) of the

Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules, 1966 –

(A) For Beer - For annual production –

(a) Minimum fees or average production of preceding

year upto 1,00,000 cases each of 7.8 B.L. or nil

production.

8,05,000

(b) Above 1,00,000 cases each of 7.8 BL of Beer

8.05 per case

Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid

as per rate prescribed above, in the applicable slab,

considering production in cases of 7.8 B.L. each of

the preceding year.

B-2

Form BRL (B) For Wine – For annual production -

(a) Minimum fees or average production of preceding

year if upto 1,200 cases each 9 B. L. Or for nil

production.

5,800

(b) From 1,201 cases to 3,000 cases of 9 B. L. each.

11,500

Rs. 11,500/- or

Rs. 1.44 per case

whichever is higher

Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed

above, in the applicable slab, considering production in cases of 9 B.L. each

of the preceding year.

B-3

Form BRL

2,00,000 B.L.

2,30,000

(D) For microbrewery up to annual capacity from

2,00,001 BL to 4,00,000 BL

4,60,000

(E) For microbrewery up to annual capacity from

4,00,001 to 5,00,000 BL

5,75,000

C-1

Form CL-I

Licence for manufacture of Country Liquor granted under Rule 3(2) of the

Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973 - For annual production–

(a) Minimum fees or average production of preceding

year upto 1,00,000 cases of 9 BL or nil production.

20,13,000

(b) Above 1,00,000 cases of 9 B.L. each.

20.13

per case

Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed

above, in the applicable slab, considering production in cases of 9 B.L. each

of the preceding year.

भाग चार-क-१३–१अ

Serial

Type of

licence

Description of licence

Fee for grant

/ renewal /

continuance for one

year / one case/ per

(in ì )

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

C-2

Form CL-II Licence granted under Rule 14(2) the Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules,

1973 authorizing the storage and wholesale sale of duty paid country liquor

to retail shops –

For annual sale –

(a) Minimum fees or sale of preceding one year up to

25,000 cases of 9 B.L. or nil sale.

3,29,300

(b) Above 25,000 cases of 9 B.L. each.

13.17

per case

Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed above,

in the applicable slab, considering sale of the preceding year. Provided that

for transfer / sale of country liquor from one wholesaler to another wholesaler,

with prior approval of concerned authority, such fees shall not be applicable.

C-3

Form

CL-III

licence for the retail sale of country liquor granted under Rule 24(1A) of

the Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973 –

(a) Population upto 5,000

51,200

(b) Population from 5,001 to 10,000

87,700

2,19,200

(d) Population from 2,00,001 to 10,00,000

3,65,300

(e) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000

5,11,500

(f) Population more than 20,00,000

6,57,500

C-3A

For endorsement on CL-III licence to facilitate sale of Beer in sealed bottles

for “off” consumption as per sub-rule 6 of Rule 30 of Maharashtra Country

Liquor Rules, 1973 –

(a) Population up to 5,000

18,000

(b) Population from 5,001 to 10,000

30,700

76,800

(d) Population from 2,00,001 to 10,00,000

1,27,900

(e) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000

1,79,100

(f) Population more than 20,00,000

2,30,200

C-4

Form CL/

FL/TOD-III

Licence for the retail sale of country liquor in sealed bottles for “off”

consumption granted under Rule 30(1) of the Maharashtra Country Liquor

Rules, 1973 –

(a) Population upto 1,00,000

1,81,500

(b) Population from 1,00,001 to 10,00,000.

3,29,800

4,77,900

Serial

Type of

licence

Description of licence

Fee for grant

/ renewal /

continuance for one

year / one case/ per

(in ì )

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

D-1

Form E

licence for sale of mild liquor (beer) on the premises of a Hotel / Restaurant

/ Canteen/Club granted under Rule 5 of the Special Permits and licences

Rules, 1952 –

(a) Population upto 1,00,000

1,07,500

(b) Population from1,00,001 to 10,00,000

2,14,800

4,29,300

(d) Population more than 20,00,000

5,81,900

D-2

Form E-2

Licence for the retail sale of wine granted under Rule

5A(5) of the Special Permit and Licences Rules, 1952 -

(a) Population upto 1,00,000

28,700

(b) Population from 1,00,001 to 10,00,000

71,500

1,07,200

(d) Population more than 20,00,000

1,42,900

E-1

Form FL-I

Ordinary Trade and Import licence for the removal from a Customs Frontier

and for the Import and Vend of Foreign Liquors (Potable) including Indian

Made Foreign Liquor (Potable) excised at special rates (not to be drunk on the

premises) granted under Rule 5 of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules,

1953 - For annual sale –

(a) Minimum fees or average sale of preceding year

up to 25,000 cases of 9 B.L. or nil sale.

5,01,200

(b) Above 25,000 cases of 9 B.L. each-

(i) Per case of Spirits

17.15

(ii) Per case of Wines

7.40

(iii) Per case of Beer and Mild Liquor

4.90

Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed above,

in the applicable slab, considering sale of preceding year. Provided that for

transfer / sale of Foreign liquor from one wholesaler to another wholesaler,

with prior approval of concerned authority, such fees shall not be applicable.

E-2

Form FL-II Vendors licence for sale of foreign liquor granted under Rule 25 of the

Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 -

(a) Population upto 50,000

2,22,500

(b) Population from 50,001 to 1,00,000

3,54,000

5,35,400

(d) Population from 2,50,001 to 5,00,000

7,50,100

(e) Population from 5,00,001 to 10,00,000

9,31,400

(f) Population 10,00,001 to 20,00,000

12,45,700

(g) Population more than 20,00,000

14,60,300

Serial

Type of

licence

Description of licence

Fee for grant

/ renewal /

continuance for one

year / one case/ per

(in ì )

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

E-3

Form

FL-III

Licence for sale at a hotel of imported foreign liquors (potable) Indian made

foreign liquors (potable) on which excise duty has been paid at a special rates

granted under Rule 45 of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 –

I. Restaurants -

(a) Population up to 50,000

71,600

(b) Population from 50,001 to 1,00,000

1,07,200

2,14,300

(d) Population from 2,50,001 to 5,00,000

3,57,100

(e) Population from 5,00,001 to 10,00,000

5,71,300

(f) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000

7,85,500

(g) Population above 20,00,000

8,56,800

II. Star Hotels –

(In addition to licence fee the additional fee for one of the FL-III licence from

where the liquor is served in rooms)

(A) Three Star Hotels

6,42,700

(B) Four Star Hotels

10,71,000

16,42,100

E-4

Form FL-

Licence for the sale at a club of imported foreign liquors (potable) and IMFL

(potable) on which excise duty has been paid at special rates granted under

Rule 48 of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 –

(a) Population upto 50,000

71,600

(b) Population from 50,001 to 1,00,000

1,07,200

2,14,300

(d) Population from 2,50,001 to 5,00,000

3,57,100

(e) Population from 5,00,001 to 10,00,000

5,71,300

(f) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000

7,85,500

(g) Population above 20,00,000

8,56,800

E-5

Form

FL-IV-A

Temporary Licence for the sale of imported foreign liquors (potable) and

Indian-made foreign liquors (potable) on which excise duty has been paid at

special rates at a special function or event.

(a) For Charity purpose, Consulate, Social / Family

function

(i) Population up to 1,00,000

3,500

(ii) Population from 1,00,001 to 10,00,000.

5,800

(iii) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000

8,100

(iv) Population more than 20,00,000

11,500

(b) For Commercial Event such as Entertainment

function or Sporting Event.

23,000

3,500

Serial

Type of

licence

Description of licence

Fee for grant

/ renewal /

continuance for one

year / one case/ per

(in ì )

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

E-6

Form FL/

BR-II

Licence for sale of beer in sealed bottles for off consumption granted under

rule 42 A (2) of Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.

(a) Population up to 50,000

25,100

(b) Population from 50,001 to 1,00,000

37,600

75,100

(d) Population from 2,50,001 to 5,00,000

1,25,000

(e) Population from 5,00,001 to 10,00,000

2,00,000

(f) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000

2,75,000

(g) Population above 20,00,000

2,99,900

E-7

Form

FL-XI

Licence for possession and use of brandy and rum

by industrial, educational, scientific research or

such other institution or by a pilot of an air craft or

person in-charge of an ambulance or a first aid station

for rendering first aid for medical purpose in an

emergency granted under Rule 72 of the Maharashtra

Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.

200

E-8

Form

FL-XII

Licence for the dispensing of brandy and rum as one

of the ingredients of any medicine on prescription

granted under Rule 83(1) of the Maharashtra Foreign

Liquor Rules, 1953.

200

E-9

Form

FL-XIII

Licence for sale of (champagne, port type wine, port

wine, wincarnis, vibrona manola and buckfast tonic

wine) on prescription granted under Rule 93(2) of the

Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.

200

E-10

Form K

Certificate of Registration (for manufactories of

the IMFL/Beer situated in a State other than the

State of Maharashtra) granted under Rule 9B of the

Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (Import and Export)

Rules, 1963.

13,80,000

E-11

Form

FLW-II

Licence for the retail sale of wine in sealed bottles

for “off” consumption granted under Rule 25(B)(2) of

the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.

8,700

E-12

Form

FLW-I

Ordinary Trade and Import licence for the removal

from a Customs Frontier and for the Import and

Vend of Wines excised at special rates (not to be

drunk on the premises) granted under Rule 5-C of the

Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.

17,300

Rates of licence fees for FL-IV Licences where the membership is restricted to anyone class/

category of member shall be 25% of the licence fee payable by the F.L-IV Licences. However, eligibility

of the club for this concession shall be certified annually by the Commissioner of State Excise,

Maharashtra State, Mumbai.

Notwithstanding anything contained above, the rate of licence fees applicable to Cantonment

area shall be the same as applicable to the Municipal Corporation area within whose boundaries

such Cantonment is located within or which are adjacent to the limits of such Municipal Corporation.

These rates of Licence fees are not applicable to the existing licences which have been renewed

for the period of five years prior to the financial year 2023-2024 during the period of their validity.

Provided that the licences whose licence fee is declared on the production or purchase or sale

of liquor in cases or bulk litre, as the case may be, the licensee who desires to renew their licence

for the period of five years from 2023-2024 onward, they shall be liable to pay the excess amount of

licence fee at the rate of base year (base year is 2023-2024 for licences renewed for five years in 2023-

2024) on the liquor produced in bulk litres or cases or liquor purchased or sale, exceeding the total

number of cases or bulk litre of liquor, as the case may be, on which licence fee has been calculated

for the slab of five years.

Dr. VIJAY SURYAWANSHI,

Commissioner of State Excise,

Maharashtra State, Mumbai.

ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATION, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY DIRECTOR,

RUPENDRA DINESH MORE, PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS, 21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD,

MUMBAI 400 004 AND PUBLISHED AT DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATIONS,

21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD, MUMBAI 400 004. EDITOR : DIRECTOR, RUPENDRA DINESH MORE.