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FL-3 — Tourist Hotel / Resort

Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 (BFLR)  |  Authority: Commissioner of State Excise

Red = Critical — inspectors always check these

Daily Sales Register CRITICAL
Rule 47, BFLR
Bar-wise DSR must be maintained.
Stock Register (bar-wise) CRITICAL
Rule 44, BFLR
Separate register per bar/outlet in hotel.
Purchase Register with permits CRITICAL
Rule 45, BFLR
All purchases with valid permits.
Room Occupancy Records
General
Tourist hotel must maintain minimum occupancy.
FL-3 License (displayed) CRITICAL
Rule 5, BFLR
Display at main entrance and each bar.
Star/Tourist Classification Certificate CRITICAL
General
Required for FL-3 eligibility.
Stock verification per bar
Periodic
Each bar outlet has its own account.
Classification certificate
Annually
Tourist classification must remain current.
Serving to non-residents
Surprise
FL-3 allows serving both residents and visitors.

When to Apply

Apply 3 months before expiry

Where to Apply

Commissioner of State Excise office

Documents Required

  • FL-3 license (original)
  • Tourist classification certificate
  • DSR summary
  • Police NOC
  • Municipal NOC
  • Fee challan
  • Fire NOC

Fee Information

FL-3 fee is higher than FL-2 and is based on hotel category and room count.

Tip

Ensure tourism classification certificate is renewed simultaneously.

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

Serving outside permitted areas MEDIUM
BFLR Rules
Notice + penalty
Stock discrepancy HIGH
Rule 44
Suspension / cancellation
Sale after hours HIGH
Section 65
License action
Lapsed tourism classification HIGH
General
FL-3 becomes ineligible
Notice Interpreter Common Situations
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