Amended by G. O., H. D., No. TOD. 0881/99-PRO-3, dated 12th July 1982 (M. G, Pt. IV-B, p. 714).
Superceded by G. O. H. D. No. TOD., 1101/CR 5/EXC-3, dated 4th June 2001.
Amended by G. N. H. D. TOD., M08/CR-UEXC-3, dated 9th August 2010.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (A), (Z), of sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Bom. XXV of 1949), and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf and in supersession of the Maharashtra Toddy Shops (Grant of Licences by Auction or Tender) Order, 1968 and instruments there under the Government of Maharashtra is pleased to make the following Order namely:—
1. Short title,—
This Order may be called the Maharashtra Toddy Shops (Grant of licences by Auction-cum-Tender) Order, 2001.
2. Definitions,—
In this Order, unless the context requires otherwise.—
- (a) "Act" means the 1[Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949]1 ;
- (b) "auction" means the manner of inviting tenders as well as bids in public auction for grant of licence for sale of Toddy;
- (c) "Auction authority" means the Collector or District Superintendent of the State Excise of the District authorised by the collector to conduct auctions and to call for tenders;
- (d) "Auction Purchaser" means the person whose bid or tender is accepted by the Auction Authority;
- (e) "bid" means an offer of bid money by bidder in an auction and includes a tender;
- (f) "bidder" means one who bids in an auction or makes an offer in tender;
- (g) "bid-money" means the consideration for the grant of licence under rule 4 of the Maharashtra Toddy Shops (Licensing) and Toddy Trees (Tapping) Rules, 1968 payable by the purchaser comprising the licence fee;
- (h) "Commissioner" means Commissioner as defined under the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949;
- (i) "hall" means a place where auction shall be held;
- (j) "highest bidder" means the person who offers the highest bid-money by bid or tender;
- (k) "licence" means a licence granted in Form TD-1 under the Maharashtra Toddy Shops (Licensing) and Toddy Trees (Tapping) Rules, 1968;
- (l) "licensee" means a person who has been granted a licence under the Maharashtra Toddy Shops (Licensing) and Toddy Trees (Tapping) Rules, 1968;
- (m) "Licensing Authority" means the Collector;