What Changed: The Maharashtra government is implementing the second phase of mandatory e-lock/digital lock systems for alcohol and spirit transportation. This expands the requirement beyond the first phase (which applied only to specific distillery and beer/wine license holders) to now cover inter-state movements, imports, exports, and bonded warehouse operations.
Who Is Affected: The mandate applies to vehicles transporting liquor/spirits that: cross state borders into or out of Maharashtra, import alcohol under K-form or L-form registrations, export alcohol through ports, or move goods through central government bonded warehouses.
Effective Date: The second phase becomes mandatory on June 1, 2026, for all affected stakeholders and vehicle operators.
Key Point: All liquor transporters must install digital locks meeting technical specifications outlined in the previous government resolution from April 30, 2025, and must source these from approved vendors who meet specified conditions.