Recognized Export House Certificate: Certificate confirming that the exporting unit is a recognized export house (मान्यताप्राप्त निर्यात घटक असल्याबाबतचे प्रमाणपत्र) — i.e., a Registered Export House.

Import Orders and Contracts: Import orders (ऑर्डर्स) and contracts (करारपत्र) with foreign importers.

Bank Credit Authorization: Certificate from a nationalized or other authorized bank confirming credit facility or equivalent authorization (राष्ट्रीयकृत किंवा इतर बँकामार्फत निर्यात करण्याबाबतचे मान्यता दिलेले क्रेडिट किंवा तत्सम पत्र) for conducting exports.

Port/Harbor Export Facility and CRZ Clearance: Updated export facility details and current Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance (अद्ययाित CRZ परवानगी) from the port/harbor through which molasses will be exported.

Export History: Details of whether the unit is a first-time exporter or has exported previously, including particulars of previous exports (घटक प्रथम निर्यात करीत आहे किंवा मागील काळात निर्यात केली असल्यास त्या निर्यातीबाबतचा तपशील).

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Certificate: GMP certificate to demonstrate the quality/standard of the product being exported (जेणेकरुन निर्यातीबाबतचा वजा वर्णदिला जातो).

Analysis Report for Each Shipment: Obtain analysis report (विश्लेषण अहवाल) from the sugar factory for each shipment of molasses being exported. Issue TRS (Tax Removal Slip) for each shipment based on the analysis report.

Administrative Fee Payment: Collection of prescribed administrative fees in accordance with regulations is mandatory.

Transport Under Supervision: Transport from sugar factory to port/harbor for export must be conducted under supervision (पर्रक्षणाखाली करणे बंधिकारक राहील) as per Government Order No. MLS-1995/5/EXC-2 dated 6 December 1996.

Port-Based Export Only: International exports must be conducted exclusively from ports/harbors located in Maharashtra state. No other mode of international export is permitted (कोणत्याही परिस्थितीत परदेशातील निर्यात ही राज्यातील बंदरातुनच करावी लागेल).

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

After granting export permission under the above norms, the concerned Superintendent of State Excise (अधीक्षक, राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क) must submit a detailed monthly report by the 10th of each month to the Commissioner of State Excise containing:

• Number of units granted export permission
• Quantity of molasses approved for export
• Number of cases in which EVC was received

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DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

1. District Collector Authority: District Collectors are empowered to grant export permission for both inter-state and international exports of Maharashtra-produced molasses.

2. No Commissioner Approval Required: Proposals for inter-state or international molasses export do not require prior approval from the Commissioner of State Excise or the Government (आयुक्त, राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क ि शासनास सारीर करण्याची आवश्यकता नाही).

3. Existing Regulations Apply: District Collectors must comply with all existing rules, regulations, and the specific conditions listed above.

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   BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

   • Legislative Basis: This resolution follows a declaration made in the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly in 2015, which directed that Maharashtra-produced molasses be exempted from control in inter-state/international trade.

   • Pilot Period: District Collectors were initially granted temporary authority for 3 months (from 15 May 2015) to permit exports on a pilot/experimental basis (प्रायोगिक तत्वावर).

   • Review and Permanent Policy: After the pilot period ended, a policy review was conducted, and this GR makes the authority permanent.

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     APPLICABLE RULES & REGULATIONS CITED

     • Molasses Alcohol Content Standard: Commissioner of State Excise Circular No. MALLI-112001/1310/5-A dated 12 September 2002
     • Transport Supervision: Government Order No. MLS-1995/5/EXC-2 dated 6 December 1996

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     WHO IS AFFECTED

     • Sugar factories/units in Maharashtra producing molasses
     • Molasses exporters (both inter-state and international)
     • District Collectors across Maharashtra
     • State Excise Inspectors and officials at border checkpoints and ports
     • Superintendents of State Excise in all districts (reporting duty)
     • Commissioner of State Excise (oversight and monthly reporting)

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     LICENSE TYPES AFFECTED

     Not applicable — This GR does not relate to retail or wholesale liquor licenses (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera licenses). It concerns industrial export of molasses, a byproduct of sugar manufacture, not finished alcoholic beverages.

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     IMPORTANT NOTES / EXCEPTIONS / CONDITIONS

     1. Railway Export Exception: If molasses is exported by railway, the re-weighment condition at Maharashtra border checkpoint (Condition A.8) does not apply.

     2. Blacklist Check Mandatory: Units blacklisted by other states cannot be granted inter-state export permission.

     3. EVC Dependency: No subsequent export permit shall be issued until the EVC (Export Verification Certificate) from the previous export is received within 30 days.

     4. Port-Only International Export: International exports must be routed exclusively through Maharashtra state ports. No alternative export routes are permitted.

     5. Sugar Factory Consent: Molasses export permission is contingent on obtaining explicit written consent from the originating sugar factory.

     6. Alcohol Content Compliance: Exported molasses must meet the minimum alcohol content standard (250 BL / 415 Proof Liters) as prescribed by the Commissioner's 2002 circular.

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        DISTRIBUTION

        This GR has been circulated to:

        1. Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister
        2. Private Secretary to Minister (Excise)
        3. Private Secretary to Minister (Cooperation)
        4. Private Secretary to Minister of State (Excise)
        5. Private Secretary to Minister of State (Cooperation)
        6. Principal Secretary (Excise), Water Supply & Sanitation Department
        7. Principal Secretary, Cooperation, Commerce & Textiles Department
        8. Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra
        9. Sugar Commissioner, Maharashtra
        10. All District Collectors
        11. All Divisional Deputy Commissioners, State Excise
        12. All Superintendents, State Excise
        13. District Gazettes

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        AVAILABILITY

        The full GR is available on the Maharashtra Government website: www.maharashtra.gov.in

        Digital Reference Code: 201601041710105729

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        Document Language: Marathi (Original) | Analysis Language: English

        Signature: P. H. Nagve, Deputy Secretary, Home Department, Government of Maharashtra