Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) / Administrative Order
Reference Number: GR No. FLR-0622/Pr.Kra.150/RAUSU-2
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (Ministry)
Date of Issue: 10 January 2024
Reference to Previous Notification: GR No. FLR-0622/Pr.Kra.150/RAUSU-2, dated 09.01.2024
Effective Date: From date of publication (10 January 2024)
Portal Reference: www.maharashtra.gov.in (Reference Code: 202401161444409729)
This Government Resolution amends the Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 (BFLR) to permit FL-II (Foreign Liquor – Retail) licensees to operate their licenses through third-party conducting agents under a formal "Conducting Agreement" (करारनाम्य). The GR establishes comprehensive conditions, restrictions, eligibility criteria, fee structures, and accountability mechanisms governing agent-based license operations. Both the licensee and the agent remain jointly and severally liable for all regulatory compliance and financial obligations. The amendment applies exclusively to FL-II retail licenses and selected premium categories (FL-II/S.P.O. and FL-II/E.O.) operating in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
Any FL-II licensee may request permission to operate the license through a third-party agent via conducting agreement, provided:
An agent may NOT operate a license if:
(i) Age Below 21 Years:
(ii) No Mental Capacity:
(iii) Poor Character:
(iv) Prior Termination of Employment/Agreement:
(v) Criminal Conviction:
(vi) Black-Listed:
(vii) Scheduled Excise Licensee or Family Member:
(viii) Multiple FL-II Licenses:
Step 1: Form of Application
Step 2: District Collector's Verification
Step 3: Approval & Privilege Fee
Step 4: Registration
(1) Initial Validity:
(2) Renewal Conditions:
(3) Consecutive Renewal Limitation:
(4) Renewal Eligibility Certificates:
(5) Authority to Approve Renewal:
(1) Mutual Consent Termination:
(2) Decision Timeline:
(3) Privilege Fee on Early Termination:
(1) Fee Payable:
(2) Fee Payable Before Approval:
(3) Payment as per Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 Rules:
(4) Special Categories – Premium Outlets:
(5) Non-Payment Consequence:
(1) Authority Limitations:
(2) Consequence of Unauthorized Modifications:
(3) Unauthorized Sub-Leasing Prohibition:
(4) Maximum Number of FL-II Licenses for One Agent: