MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Policy Order
Reference Number: GR No. TOD-0818/Pr.Cr.182/RAUSH-3, dated 30 October 2019
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग)
Effective Date: 30 October 2019
Summary:
This GR extends the Toddy (ताडी) license renewal period for FY 2019-2020 for all TD-1 licensees (Toddy shop licensees) who operated in FY 2018-19. Licensees are required to pay monthly fees (equivalent to FY 2018-19 rates) and are granted an extension until 31 December 2019 or until the formal renewal procedure for FY 2019-20 is notified, whichever comes first. This is a continuation policy following the previous year's interim extension granted on 31 August 2019.
KEY PROVISIONS:
• License Type Affected: TD-1 (Toddy shop licenses under Bombay Prohibition Act — Licence-in-Invitation method)
• Eligibility: All TD-1 licensees who operated in FY 2018-19
• Fee Structure: Monthly fees collected at the rate applicable in FY 2018-19 (monthly proportionate amount) for each month of the extension period
• Extension Period: From the date of this GR until 31 December 2019, OR until the formal FY 2019-20 Toddy license redistribution procedure is notified and finalized, whichever comes first
• Payment Mode: Monthly installment basis — each month's fee collected separately
• Reference Statutory Framework:
GR dated 21 August 2017 (TOD-0717/Pr.Cr.219/RAUSH-3)
GR dated 30 August 2018 (TOD-0818/Pr.Cr.182/RAUSH-3) — original authorization for FY 2018-19 distribution
GR dated 31 August 2019 (TOD-0818/Pr.Cr.182/RAUSH-3) — previous extension
Corrigendum dated 3 September 2019 (TOD-0818/Pr.Cr.182/RAUSH-3)
• Public Availability: GR published on official Maharashtra Government portal (www.maharashtra.gov.in) with reference code 201910301234583729
FEE SCHEDULE:
No specific fee amounts are mentioned in this GR. The document states fees are to be collected "at the monthly proportionate rate of FY 2018-19 fees" but does not specify the actual rupee amounts. Reference is made to the previous year's fee structure, which would be contained in the FY 2018-19 Toddy GR (dated 30 August 2018).
WHO IS AFFECTED:
Exclusive Category:
- TD-1 Licensees (Toddy shop license holders under Licence-in-Invitation method) who:
- Were actively operating in FY 2018-19
- Hold valid TD-1 licenses as of 30 October 2019
- Are located anywhere within Maharashtra state
IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES:
• No Automatic Renewal: This is a temporary extension only — it is NOT a renewal. Licensees must still apply for formal FY 2019-20 licenses once the notification for the new fiscal year is issued.
• Conditional Termination: The extension automatically ceases on the earlier date of:
- 31 December 2019, OR
- The date when formal FY 2019-20 Toddy license distribution procedure is finalized and notified
• Previous Context: The previous GR (dated 31 August 2019) had already granted extension up to 31 October 2019 with collection of a two-month provisional amount. This GR extends beyond that date and switches to a monthly collection basis instead of lump-sum.
• No Penalties Mentioned: The document does not specify penalties for non-compliance or late payment.
• Administratively Binding: This GR is digitally signed and constitutes executive order binding on all Excise authorities across Maharashtra.
• Distribution List: GR mandatorily transmitted to:
- Chief Secretary to Chief Minister
- Private Secretary to Minister (RAUSH — Revenue & Social Utilities)
- Private Secretary to State Minister (RAUSH)
- Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra
- All Divisional Commissioners
- All District Collectors
- All Divisional Deputy Commissioners (State Excise)
- All Superintendents (State Excise)
STATUTORY BASIS:
The GR explicitly invokes authority under the Maharashtra Toddy Shops (Distribution through Licence-in-Invitation method) Order 2001 — a subordinate order under the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, establishing that Toddy licenses in Maharashtra are distributed exclusively by the "Licence-in-Invitation" competitive bidding method rather than by open auction or other means.
MARATHI TEXT TRANSLATION NOTES:
Key Marathi Terms Translated:
- ताडी = Toddy
- अनुज्ञप्ती = License/Permission
- मुदतिाढ = Extension
- लिलाव-न-निमंत्रण पद्धती = Licence-in-Invitation (sealed-bid competitive tender method)
- टीडी-1 = TD-1 (Toddy shop license category)
- शुल्क = Fee/Levy
- मार्सक = Monthly
- कार्यप्रवाह = Procedure/Process
- शासन निर्णय = Government Resolution
- गृह विभाग = Home Department
DOCUMENT STATUS: Complete. No sections omitted. All fee references, statutory citations, effective dates, and compliance obligations fully extracted.