Application Deadline for Each Extension:

• Extension application MUST be submitted minimum 2 months before expiry of current period (प्रत्येक मुदिवाढी संदभािील अजय घटकाने, मुदि संपण्यापूवी 2 मतहन्याच्या आि सादर करणे बंधनकारक)

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F. AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION

उ) Automatic Revocation (आपोआप रद्द):

• If project NOT completed within:
  • Initial 3 years + First extension (2 years) + Final extension (1 year) = Total 6 years, OR
  • If after final extension, project still incomplete
  • The Intent Letter shall AUTOMATICALLY STAND CANCELLED (आपोआप र� समजण्याि येईल)
  • NO further extension shall be granted
  • Applicant loses all rights under the Intent Letter

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  G. TRANSFER OF INTENT LETTER

  ऊ) Transfer to Another Entity:

  • If Intent Letter holder wishes to transfer it to another entity/applicant:
    • Prior Written Permission from Government is MANDATORY (शासनाची पूवयमंजूरी आवश्यक)
    • Transfer Fee: ₹2,00,000 (दोन लाख रुपये)
    • Transfer is NOT automatic; separate approval required for each transfer

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    H. FINAL LICENSE ISSUANCE CONDITIONS

    ऐ) Prerequisites for Final License Grant: The applicant shall be granted final manufacturing license (नमुना-I/पीएलएल/सीएल-1/बीआरएल) ONLY WHEN:

    • Project construction is 100% COMPLETE (100% उभारणी), AND
    • All other requirements are fulfilled (आवश्यक त्या सवय बाबींची पुियिा)
    • Intent Letter issued on proper timeline is submitted

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    I. MISUSE & PENALTIES

    ए) Strict Action for Misuse:

    • If the Intent Letter is found to be misused or used for unauthorized purposes:
      • Stringent action shall be taken (कडक कारवाई करण्याि येईल)
      • Action may include cancellation, prosecution, or other penalties as per law

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      FEE SCHEDULE

      Particulars	Amount in ₹	When Payable
      Initial Intent Letter (Iradapatra) Issuance	2,00,000	With intent letter application
      First Extension (2 years)	3,00,000	With first extension application (min. 2 months before expiry)
      Final Extension (1 year)	5,00,000	With final extension application (min. 2 months before previous extension expiry)
      Transfer of Intent Letter to Another Entity	2,00,000	With transfer application & prior permission

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      SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ALREADY-ISSUED INTENT LETTERS

      Clause 2: Projects Issued Intent Letter Between October 2016 — November 2021

      Applicability:

      • Projects/entities that received intent letter AFTER October 2016 BUT BEFORE this GR (i.e., between Oct 2016 and Nov 2021)

      Treatment:

      • Such projects are entitled to extensions UP TO MAXIMUM 6 YEARS from the date of their original intent letter issuance, as required case-by-case (प्रकरणपरत्वे, आवश्यकिेनुसार)
      • After expiry of this 6-year period, any fresh extension application shall be treated as NEW application
      • New fee structure as per this GR shall apply (नवीन समजून या शासन तनणययानुसार िरिूदी व शुल्क लागू राहील)

      Clause 3: Projects Issued Intent Letter UP TO September 2016

      Applicability:

      • Projects/entities that received intent letter ON OR BEFORE September 2016

      Treatment:

      • These entities have the option to either:
        • Continue under old rules, OR
        • Apply for further extension under this new GR, paying fees as prescribed herein (या शासन तनणययािील िरिूदीनुसार शुल्क भरुन मुदिवाढीचे अजय सादर करण्याची मुभा)

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        REVENUE ACCOUNT HEAD FOR FEE DEPOSIT

        Clause 4: Fund Deposit Instructions:

        All fees collected under this GR shall be deposited under the following revenue head:

        Major Head:  0039 — State Excise (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क)
        Sub-Head:    800 — Other Deposits (इिर जमा रकमा)
                     (00) — (01) Other Deposits (इिर जमा रकमा) [00390101]
        

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        PUBLICATION & REFERENCE

        Clause 5: Official Publication:

        • This GR has been uploaded on: www.maharashtra.gov.in
        • Reference Number (Sanketank): 202111081523000229
        • Authentication: Digitally signed (तडतजटल स्वाक्षरीने स्वाक्षांतकि)

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        WHO IS AFFECTED

        Direct Applicants:

        1. Model-I (नमुना-I) License applicants — Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries (except as excluded), Microbreweries (except as excluded)
        2. PLL (Pegged Liquor License) applicants — Large-scale foreign liquor manufacturing/bottling
        3. CL-I (Country Liquor Class-I) applicants — Large-scale country spirit manufacturing (EXCLUDING Toddy/Malt liquor)
        4. BRL (Brewery License) applicants — Beer and other fermented beverage manufacturers (EXCLUDING Winery and Microbrewery)

        NOT Affected:

        • Winery applicants (वाईनरी) — excluded explicitly
        • Microbrewery applicants (मायक्रोब्रुअरी) — excluded explicitly
        • Toddy/Malt liquor retailers (CL-III, CL-II) — not covered
        • Existing licensed retailers (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-II, CL-III) — not affected unless applying for manufacturing expansion

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        IMPORTANT NOTES, CONDITIONS & PENALTIES

        1. Mandatory 2-Month Advance Notice

        • Applicant MUST file extension application at minimum 2 months BEFORE current period expiry
        • Failure to do so may result in automatic cancellation without further notice

        2. Project Must Be 100% Complete

        • Partial construction or incomplete facilities do NOT satisfy the condition
        • Government may verify on-site to confirm completion

        3. Automatic Cancellation Clause

        • After 6-year maximum period (3+2+1 years), if project not completed:
          • Intent Letter automatically stands cancelled
          • No appeal or review possible
          • Applicant must re-apply from scratch if they wish to proceed

          4. Transfer Restrictions

          • Intent Letter CANNOT be transferred without explicit Government permission
          • Even with permission, a transfer fee of ₹2 lakh applies
          • Transfer does NOT alter the timeline — the original deadline remains

          5. Misuse Is Criminal Offense

          • Using Intent Letter for unauthorized construction, diversion, or other non-approved activities is a serious violation
          • Punishable under the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949 and cognizable under IPC

          6. No Refund of Fees

          • Fees paid for Intent Letter or extensions are non-refundable
          • Even if final license is not granted, fees do not get returned

          7. Cooperative Societies Exception

          • Background verification report for directors is waived for Cooperative Societies/Institutions (सहकारी संस्था वगळून)
          • However, all other documentation requirements remain mandatory

          8. Applicability of Old vs. New Rules

          • Projects with Intent Letters issued Oct 2016 — Nov 2021: Transitional provision (6-year max from original date)
          • Projects with Intent Letters issued up to Sept 2016: Can opt for old or new rules
          • All NEW applications from Nov 8, 2021 onwards: Subject to this GR only

          9. Consent to Establish (CTE) is Non-Negotiable

          • MPCB's Consent to Establish is a mandatory precondition
          • Without CTE, Intent Letter application shall be rejected
          • CTE validity must extend throughout the proposed project timeline

          10. Enforcement & Distribution

          This GR has been distributed to:

          • Chief Minister's Principal Secretary
          • Deputy Chief Minister's Office
          • Minister of State (Excise)
          • Principal Secretary (Excise/RAUSHU)
          • Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra
          • All District Collectors
          • All Departmental Deputy Commissioners (Excise)
          • All Superintendents of State Excise (all districts)
          • Parliament members and State Legislature members (for information)

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          STATUTORY REFERENCES CITED

          1. Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (महाराष्ट्र दारुबंदी कायदा, 1949)
          2. Maharashtra Distilleries & Fermented Beverages Manufacturing Rules, 1966 (महाराष्ट्र मद्याकय आसवन आतण पेय मद्य तनर्ममिी तनयम, 1966)
          3. Government Resolution No. BPA-1102/CR-10/EXC-3, dated 10.7.2003 — Policy on Model-I and PLL licenses
          4. Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973 (महाराष्ट्र देशी दारु तनयम, 1973) — Policy on CL-I licenses

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          SIGNATURE & AUTHORITY

          Issued By:

          • Yuvraj B. Ajerao
          • Deputy Secretary, Government of Maharashtra
          • On the Authority & In the Name of: Governor of Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल यांच्या आदेशानूसार व नावाने)

          Document Attestation:

          • Digitally signed
          • Uploaded on official Maharashtra government portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in
          • Portal Reference: 202111081523000229

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          KEY DIFFERENCES FROM PREVIOUS PRACTICE

          Aspect	Previous Practice (Free Intent Letter)	New Policy (GR Nov 8, 2021)
          Intent Letter Fee	Free (no charge)	₹2,00,000
          First Extension Fee	None/Discretionary	₹3,00,000 (mandatory)
          Final Extension Fee	None/Discretionary	₹5,00,000 (mandatory)
          Maximum Period	Case-by-case, often exceeded 10 years	Strictly limited to 6 years (3+2+1)
          Automatic Cancellation	Not enforced	Automatic after 6 years if not completed
          Documentation Scrutiny	Minimal	Comprehensive (CTE, ITR, background check)
          Transfer	Allowed without fee	Requires permission + ₹2 lakh fee
          Purpose	Indicative only	Binding, time-bound contract

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          CONCLUSION

          This Government Resolution fundamentally reforms the Intent Letter system under Maharashtra Excise law by converting it from a free, indefinite, and non-binding document into a time-bound, fee-based, enforceable contract. It ensures project completion within 6 years maximum and introduces revenue generation of ₹2-5 lakh per project. All applicants seeking Model-I, PLL, CL-I (non-toddy), or BRL (non-winery/microbrewery) licenses must now obtain and strictly comply with Intent Letter timelines and conditions before final license issuance.