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FOREIGN LIQUOR

FOREIGN LIQUOR

(B) DESCRIPTIONS OF COUNTRY LIQUOR DECLARED AS FOREIGN LIQUOR

{79} GN., H.D., No. SMP. 1071/2435 (a)-III, dt. 29th November 1973 (M.G.Pt.MB.p.1837)
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to clause (17) of section 2 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Bom. XXV of 1949), and in supersession of all previous notification issued in this behalf the Government of Maharashtra hereby declares that the following descriptions of country liquor shall for the purposes of the said Act, be deemed to be foreign liquor namely:

  1. Perfumed spirits, essences of whisky, rum and brandy and denatured spirit.
  2. All other liquors such as grape liquor, malt liquor ale, beer, porter, cider, wines, spirits of wines, rectified spirits, absolute alcohol, brandy, whisky, rum, cashew brandy, club cup, gin and ginger wine, which are certified by the Chemical Analyser to the Government of Maharashtra as having the same properties as those possessed by liquors of the corresponding descriptions imported from foreign countries and which are liable to duty at the same special rates as those prescribed in the first Schedule to the Indian Traffic Act, 1934 (XXXII of 1934), or at such special rates as may be prescribed by Government under section 105 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Bom. XXV of 1949).

{80} GN., H.D., No. FLR. 0278/PRO-2, dated 16th July 1979 (M.G,Pt.IV-B.p.1386)
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to clause (17) of section 2 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Bom. XXV of 1949), the Government of Maharashtra hereby declares that country liquor of the following descriptions manufactured by Bharath (Goa) Fruit Distilleries, Goa, shall for the purposes of the said Act, be deemed to be foreign liquor, namely:

  1. Nanora Cashew Liquor
  2. Bardez Cashew Fenny
  3. Bardez Coconut Palm Fenny

{81} GN., H.D., No. FLR. 1082/3/PRO-2, dated 5th May 1983 (M.G,Pt.IV-B.p.459)
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to clause (17) of section 2 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Bom. XXV of 1949), the Government of Maharashtra hereby declares that Country Liquor of the following descriptions manufactured by M/s. Real Bottling Factory Private Limited, Panjim, Goa shall for the purposes of the said Act, be deemed to be foreign liquor, namely:

  1. "Real Deluxe Cashew Fenny, and
  2. Real Coconut Fenny."

{82} GN., H.D., No. FLR. 1084/1-PRO-2 dated 22nd July 1986 (M.G,Pt.IV-B.p.517)
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to clause (17) of section 2 of the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949 (Bom. XXV of 1949), the Government of Maharashtra hereby declares that country liquor of the following descriptions manufactured by M/s. New Goa Distillery, Morgao, Panjim, Goa 403 512 shall for the purpose of the said Act, be deemed to be foreign liquor, namely—

  1. "Dasco Pure Cashew Fenny," and
  2. Deluxe Goa Queen Export Quality Fenny."

{82-A} GN., H.D., No. MIS. 0920/C.R. 154/Exc-2 dated 23rd June 2022
In exercise of powers conferred by the proviso to clause (17) of section 2 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act (XXV of 1949), the Government of Maharashtra hereby declares that country liquor of the following description shall for the purpose of the said Act, be deemed to be foreign liquor, namely—

"Local liquor Manufactured by using spirit produced from cashew apples, mhowra flowers or any other fermentative bases of fruits or flowers which are produced locally in state and having alcoholic strength 25°U.P.".