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FL-2 — Foreign Liquor Bar / Shop Inspection

Authorised officer rank: DSI (Divisional Sub-Inspector) or above

License displayed at premises

Demand: Original FL-2 license

Rule 5, BFLR

License must be framed and visible at counter. Check expiry date.

Stock Register vs physical stock

Demand: Stock/Inventory Register

Rule 44, BFLR

Count brand-wise, variant-wise. Note any excess or deficit.

Daily Sales Register (DSR)

Demand: DSR for current month

Rule 47, BFLR

Check: daily entries, closing stock carried forward, no blank days.

Purchase entries vs transport permits

Demand: Purchase Register + all permits

Rule 45, BFLR

Every purchase must have a matching transport/import permit.

Transport/Import permits (originals)

Demand: Original permits for recent purchases

Rule 30, BFLR

Check: quantities match, permits not expired at purchase time, from licensed FL-1 vendor.

Operating hours compliance

Demand: N/A (observation)

Section 65, BPA

Note time of inspection vs permitted hours. Photograph if possible.

Prohibited/spurious stock

Demand: Full stock list

Section 65, BPA

Check for unlicensed brands, country liquor (not permitted on FL-2), adulterated stock.

Sale to minors check

Demand: N/A (observation)

Section 66, BPA

Observe: Is "No Sale to Minors" board displayed? Any minors being served?

Waste/Breakage register

Demand: Waste register

Rule 46, BFLR

Verify any wastage claimed is properly recorded with reasons.

Rule: A panchnama is only valid if signed by 2 independent witnesses (NOT excise staff). Licensee must be given opportunity to be present.

Date, time, and place of inspection

Names and designations of all inspecting officers

Names of two independent witnesses (panchas)

Licensee name and FL-2 license number

Physical stock count: brand, variant, qty, MRP

Stock Register balance (as on inspection date)

Discrepancy details (excess/deficit per item)

Operating hours observation (was it within permitted time?)

Condition of records (maintained properly / poorly)

Signatures: officers + witnesses + licensee (or refusal noted)

Most frequently found irregularities during FL-2 — Foreign Liquor Bar / Shop Inspection inspections:

DSR not updated for 2-3 days

Stock in back room / storage not entered in register

Purchase bills present but no transport permits

License expired or not displayed

Premises open beyond permitted hours

Country liquor / non-permitted items found in stock

Applicable Section

Most violations at licensed premises are booked under Section 65 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949. Sale to minors is Section 66. Check applicable BFLR/MCLR rule for specific record-keeping violations.

Common Situations for Officers

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