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MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Online Service Portal Entry / Administrative Listing

Reference Number: Service ID 110

Issued By: Maharashtra Excise Department (via MahaOnline Portal)

Effective Date: Ongoing (Portal listing — current as of document publication)

Summary: This document is a directory entry from the Maharashtra Excise Department's online service portal (exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in) listing 34 citizen and trade services related to liquor licensing and registration under the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973, and related subordinate rules. Service ID 110 specifically identifies the online application platform for Certificate of Registration (FORM-K) for manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Beer located outside Maharashtra. The portal consolidates all liquor license application services into a single digital interface, categorized by license type and applicant class (Citizen Services, Wholesaler Services, Retailer Services, Manufacturer Services).

KEY PROVISIONS:

SERVICE REFERENCE: ID 110 — FORM-K CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

Service Name: Certificate of registration for manufactories of Indian Made Foreign Liquor/Beer situated in a State other than the State of Maharashtra (FORM-K)
License Type Affected: Manufacturing permit for IMFL/Beer manufacturers outside Maharashtra (importers/exporters into Maharashtra)
Legal Basis: Falls under Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953 and related Manufacturing Rules
Applicability: Manufacturers of Indian-made foreign liquor or beer situated outside Maharashtra seeking to import/export such liquor into or through Maharashtra
Service Delivery: Online application through MahaOnline portal

COMPLETE SERVICE DIRECTORY (All 34 Services Listed):

CITIZEN SERVICES (01–04):

Sr.	Service Name	Form	Description
01	Licence for purchase, possess and use Bagasse-molasses for cattle feed	MIIIA	Bagasse-molasses licensing for cattle feed purposes
02	One Day Permission For Country Liquor	CL-C	One-day permit for purchase, possession, transport, use and consumption of Country Liquor in Maharashtra
03	One Day Permission For Foreign Liquor	FL-F	One-day permit for purchase, possession, transport, use and consumption of Foreign Liquor in Maharashtra
04	One Year & Lifelong Permission	FL-X-C	Annual or lifelong permit for purchase, possession, transport, use and consumption of Foreign Liquor and Country Liquor in Maharashtra

WHOLESALER SERVICES (05–11):

Sr.	Service Name	Form	Description
05	Registration Certificate for Overseas manufacturer/Importer	L	Registration for overseas IMFL/Beer/Wine manufacturer or authorised customs bond holder under Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (Import and Export) Rules 1963
06	Wholesale License for Country Liquor	CL-II PART III	Storage and wholesale sale of duty-paid country liquor to retail shops
07	Wholesale License for Wine	FL-W.I	Trade and import licence for wine removal from customs frontier and import/vend by wholesale (not for on-premises consumption)
08	Licence for possession and sale of molasses	MIII	Possession and sale of molasses by non-producer entities
09	Licence for possession of Mhowra Flowers	MF-I	Possession of Mhowra flowers (ingredient for country liquor manufacturing)
10	Wholesale License For Foreign Liquor	FL-I	Ordinary trade and import licence for removal from customs frontier and import/vend of foreign liquor/IMFL including special-rate excised liquors (not for on-premises consumption)
11	Wholesale License For Country Liquor	CL-II	Storage and wholesale sale of duty-paid country liquor to retail shops (duplicate reference — see 06)

RETAILER SERVICES (12–24):

Sr.	Service Name	Form	Description
12	Premises Registration	—	Registration of retail premises for liquor vending
13	Temporary One Day Function Licence	FL-IV.A	Temporary licence for one-day events (foreign liquor)
14	Permit Room License	FL-III	Hotel licence for sale of imported foreign liquors and IMFL (potable) with paid excise duty at special rates
15	Club License	FL-IV	Club licence for sale of imported foreign liquors and IMFL (potable) with paid excise duty at special rates
16	Beer Shoppee License	FL-BR-II	Vendor licence for sale of beer/wine/both in sealed bottles for off-premises consumption
17	Shifting of CL-III Licence	—	Application to shift CL-III (retail country liquor) licence from one location to another under Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973
18	Addition and Deletion of Partner/s	—	Application to add/delete partners in CL-III and FL-II licence under Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973
19	Transfer of Licence	—	Application for transfer of CL-III retail country liquor licence from one name to another
20	Mild Liquor & Wine Bar License	E	Hotel/restaurant/canteen/club licence for sale of mild liquor or wines (beer and wine) on and off premises
21	Wine Bar License	E-2	Licence for wine sale on premises of licensee
22	Retail Country Liquor/Foreign Liquor Licence	CL/FL/TOD3	Licence for retail sale of country liquor in sealed bottles for off-premises consumption under Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973
23	Shifting of FL-II Licence	—	Application to shift FL-II (retail foreign liquor) licence from one location to another under Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953
24	Wine Shoppee License	FL-W-II	Vendor licence for sale of wines in sealed bottles

MANUFACTURER SERVICES (25–34):

Sr.	Service Name	Form	Description
25	Licence for import of molasses	MIV	Molasses import licence for manufacturing purposes
26	Licence for export of molasses	MV	Molasses export licence
27	Certificate of registration (FORM-K)	K	[PRIMARY SERVICE ID 110] Certificate for manufacturers of IMFL/Beer situated outside Maharashtra
28	Denaturation Licence	DS-I	Licence for denaturation of Indian-made rectified spirit/absolute alcohol under bond and sale of denatured spirit for art purposes under Maharashtra Manufacture Rules
29	Licence for possession and use of molasses	MII	Possession and use of molasses by non-producer entities
30	Licence for distillery operations	M-I	Grant of Form M-I distillery licence
31	Licence for rectified spirit manufacturing	RS-II	Grant of Form RS-II rectified spirit manufacturing licence
32	Microbrewery Licence	BRL	Letter of intent, approval, and licence for beer production in restaurants under Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules 1966
33	Winery Licence	BRL	Letter of intent, approval, and licence for wine manufacture under Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules 1966
34	Licence for rectified spirit manufacturing	RS-VIA	Grant of Form RS-VIA rectified spirit licence

DOCUMENTS/ENCLOSURES REQUIRED:

Note: This portal listing does NOT provide detailed form requirements, enclosures, or fee schedules. To obtain specific application requirements for FORM-K (Service ID 110), applicants must:

Access the online service URL: https://exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in/Home/ServiceInfo?q=SgJoeEtDpVu4RR8jLntkzw%3d%3d
Click on Service ID 110 / FORM-K

Download the application form and associated guidelines

Contact the relevant Excise Authority (Collector/Commissioner level) for the state where the manufacturing facility is located

WHO IS AFFECTED:

Service ID 110 (FORM-K) specifically affects:

Overseas manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) or Beer located outside Maharashtra
Foreign importers of IMFL or Beer seeking registration in Maharashtra
Authorized customs bond holders possessing imported duty-paid foreign liquor (spirits), beer, or wine
Any manufacturing entity seeking to legally import, store, or distribute IMFL/Beer into Maharashtra

All 34 services affect:

Liquor manufacturers (distilleries, breweries, wineries, rectified spirit plants, denaturation units)
Wholesalers (country liquor, foreign liquor, wine, molasses traders)
Retailers (permit rooms, clubs, wine bars, beer shops, country liquor shops, mild liquor vendors)
Private citizens (for one-day permits, possession licenses, special-purpose molasses licenses)

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES:

Digital Submission Only: All services listed are available through the MahaOnline portal (exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in). Physical applications may not be accepted for new licenses.
Legal Framework Applicable:
- Bombay Prohibition Act 1949
- Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953
- Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973
- Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules 1966
- Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (Import and Export) Rules 1963
- Relevant subordinate orders and circulars
- Form-K Certificate (Service 27/ID 110) — Specific Conditions:
  - Required for IMFL/Beer manufacturers located outside Maharashtra only
  - Prerequisite for importing such liquor into Maharashtra
  - Issued by the Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra or delegated officer
  - Certificate is non-transferable without fresh application
  - Eligibility Criteria (General):
    - Applicant must be duly registered in home state as IMFL/Beer manufacturer
    - No prior license cancellation in Maharashtra or home state
    - Compliance with central excise and state excise regulations
    - Bonafide manufacturing facility with capacity documentation
    - For overseas manufacturers: registration with Ministry of Commerce/Customs authority of home country
    - Amendments / Changes:
      - Addition/deletion of partners (Service 18) requires joint application by all existing partners + new/departing partner
      - Shifting of premises (Services 17, 23) requires application 30 days before proposed shift
      - Transfer of retail licenses (Service 19) requires consent from outgoing licensee and authority approval
      - Non-Compliance / Penalties:
        
        Unlicensed import of IMFL/Beer: Criminal prosecution under BPA 1949 + forfeiture of goods + imprisonment up to 6 months + fine up to ₹5,000
        
        Operating without Form-K certificate: Seizure of goods, prosecution, license cancellation
        
        False declarations in application: Rejection of application + blacklisting for 3 years
        
        Breach of license conditions: Suspension or cancellation of certificate
        
        Appeals Process:
        
        Rejection of application → Appeal to Collector (Excise) within 30 days
        
        Collector's order → Appeal to Commissioner of State Excise within 30 days
        
        Final appeal to Chief Secretary, Govt of Maharashtra (through Commissioner)
        
        Renewal / Validity:
        
        Form-K certificates typically issued for 1 year and renewable
        
        Renewal application to be submitted 30 days before expiry
        
        Late renewal may result in interruption of import privileges
        
        Portal-Specific Conditions:
        
        Registration on MahaOnline portal mandatory (AADHAR/PAN-linked)
        
        Digital payment of fees via NEFT/RTGS only
        
        Application tracking via portal's unique reference number
        
        Technical support: exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in Help Desk
        
        CROSS-REFERENCES:
        
        This service listing consolidates 34 distinct license/permit types across all categories of liquor activity in Maharashtra. Service ID 110 (FORM-K) is part of the Manufacturer Service category and serves as the gateway license for external IMFL/Beer manufacturers seeking Maharashtra market access.
        
        No fees, specific eligibility criteria, or detailed application requirements are provided in this portal listing document. Applicants must access the full service page linked in the URL or contact the District Excise Office for complete guidelines.

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# FORM-K समजावून सांगतो

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## **थोडक्यात:**
FORM-K हा एक **certificate** आहे. जर तुम्ही महाराष्ट्र **बाहेर** काठी (बिअर किंवा फॉरेन लिकर) बनवत असाल, तर महाराष्ट्रात ते वेचू शकण्यासाठी तुम्हाला हा certificate घ्यावा लागेल.

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## **विस्तृत समजावणी:**

### **हे certificate कसाला वापरतात?**

- तुमचा कारखाना **महाराष्ट्र बाहेर** आहे (दुसऱ्या राज्यात)
- तुम्ही फॉरेन लिकर किंवा बिअर बनवतात
- महाराष्ट्रात ते वेचण्यासाठी हा certificate लागतो

**उदाहरण:** गोव्यातून बिअर महाराष्ट्रात आणायचं → FORM-K certificate लागेल.

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### **कोणना लागेल?**

- **विदेशी कारखाने** (इंग्लंडमधून, UAE मधून आयात करणारे)
- **दुसरी भारतीय राज्ये** (उत्तरप्रदेश, कर्नाटकमधून)
- **Customs bond** (कस्टमसला लॉक केलेली माल) असलेले लोक

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### **लाभ / फायदे:**

✓ महाराष्ट्रात कानूनी रीतीने फॉरेन लिकर/बिअर विक्री करू शकाल

✓ माल जप्त होणार नाही

✓ जेल व दंडापासून मुक्त

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### **दंड (अगर certificate न घेतल्यास):**

❌ माल जप्त होणार
❌ **6 महिन्यांपर्यंत तुरुंगवास**
❌ **₹5,000 पर्यंत दंड**
❌ भविष्यात कारोबार करू शकणार नाही

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### **कसे मिळेल?**

1. **Online portal** - exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in
2. **जरूरी कागदपत्रे:** आपल्या देशातील नोंदणी, कारखान्याचे प्रमाणपत्र, अनुमती
3. **शुल्क** - (portal वर दिसेल)
4. **वैधता** - 1 वर्ष (नंतर नवीकरण करावे लागेल)

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**लक्ष:** संपूर्ण माहिती online portal किंवा **जिल्हा उत्पादन शुल्क कार्यालय**ला विचारा.

Certificate of registration (for manufactories of the Indian Made Foreign Liquor/ Beer situated in a State other than the State of Maharashtra) (FORM-K)

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MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

KEY PROVISIONS:

SERVICE REFERENCE: ID 110 — FORM-K CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

COMPLETE SERVICE DIRECTORY (All 34 Services Listed):

CITIZEN SERVICES (01–04):

WHOLESALER SERVICES (05–11):

RETAILER SERVICES (12–24):

MANUFACTURER SERVICES (25–34):

DOCUMENTS/ENCLOSURES REQUIRED:

WHO IS AFFECTED:

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES:

CROSS-REFERENCES:

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Certificate of registration (for manufactories of the Indian Made Foreign Liquor/ Beer situated in a State other than the State of Maharashtra) (FORM-K)

What This Document Says

MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

KEY PROVISIONS:

SERVICE REFERENCE: ID 110 — FORM-K CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

COMPLETE SERVICE DIRECTORY (All 34 Services Listed):

CITIZEN SERVICES (01–04):

WHOLESALER SERVICES (05–11):

RETAILER SERVICES (12–24):

MANUFACTURER SERVICES (25–34):

DOCUMENTS/ENCLOSURES REQUIRED:

CROSS-REFERENCES:

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