3. NO.GO.H.D.M.I.S. 333/CR76(2)/EXC-3, dated 30th March 2011.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Bom. XXV of 1949) (herein after referred to as "the said Act"), and in supersession of the Government Notification, Home Department, No. ARM-1096/21/8/EXC-3, dated the 4th October 1996, the Government of Maharashtra hereby remits with effect from the 1st day of April 2011, the excise duty leviable under the said Act on such varieties of Indian-made Foreign Liquors as are specified in column (2) of the schedule appended hereto in excess of that specified against them in column (3) thereof when such liquors are imported or transported by the Canteen Stores Department (India), exclusively for consumption by members of the Armed Forces of India in quantities not exceeding the quota fixed for such consumption by the Competent Defence Services Authorities.
SCHEDULE
| Serial No. | Varieties of Indian made foreign liquors | Excise duties payable by Canteen Stores Department for supplies to the members of armed forces |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| 1. | All sorts of spirit (excluding rum). | 180 per cent of manufacturing cost of Rs. 90 per proof litre of alcohol contents, whichever is higher. |
| 2. | Rum | 60 per cent of manufacturing cost of Rs. 30 per proof litre of alcohol contents whichever is higher. |
| 3. | Wines | 60 per cent of manufacturing cost. |
| 4. | Beer | 90 per cent of manufacturing cost. |