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CL-III — Country Liquor Bar

Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973 (MCLR)  |  Authority: District Superintendent of Excise (DSO)

Red = Critical — inspectors always check these

Daily Sales Register CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
Record all sales — glass-wise and bottle-wise.
Stock Register CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
Must match physical stock.
Purchase Register + Issue Permits CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
All purchases must have valid issue permits from distillery.
CL-III License (displayed) CRITICAL
MCLR Rules
Must be prominently displayed.
Stock vs DSR
Surprise
Keep stock exactly as per register.
Issue permits
Periodic
Every consignment must have its issue permit.
Operating hours
Regular
Strictly follow closing time.
Sale to minors
Surprise
Display "No Sale to Minors" board.

When to Apply

Apply 3 months before expiry

Where to Apply

DSO office

Documents Required

  • CL-III license
  • DSR summary
  • Police NOC
  • Premises agreement
  • Fee challan
  • Municipal NOC

Fee Information

Lower than FL-2. Check current GR for district-wise rates.

Tip

Country liquor bar hours may differ from FL-2 — check local rules.

Avoid these common violations — they lead to notices, suspension, or license cancellation.

Stock discrepancy HIGH
MCLR Rules
Penalty + suspension
Selling IMFL on CL-III license HIGH
Section 65, BPA
Criminal case
Sale to minors HIGH
Section 66, BPA
Criminal case + cancellation
Sale after hours HIGH
Section 65, BPA
License action
Notice Interpreter Common Situations
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