Gazette Reference: Circular issued by Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra
Type of Document: Administrative Circular (Enforcement Directive)
Subject Matter: Surveillance and Stringent Action Against Illicit Liquor Operations
Nature of Directive: This is an enforcement circular, not a rule amendment or fee revision. It directs field officers to intensify surveillance and take strict action against various forms of illicit liquor trade.
Categories of Illicit Liquor Targeted:
• Hathbhatti (हातभट्टी): Illicit country liquor manufactured in unauthorised distilleries/stills