Amended Rule/Section: Mumbai Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 — Introduction of new liquor category
Type of Change: New Policy Notification — Introduction of Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) as a new Foreign Liquor category
What Changed:
The Government of Maharashtra has introduced a new category of foreign liquor called Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) as an approved foreign liquor type. This new category is designed to be manufactured exclusively from Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) as the base. The notification establishes MML as a distinct subcategory of foreign liquor to be produced by licensed Distillery (PLL) units in Maharashtra, aimed at bridging the price gap between Indian-made foreign liquor and domestic liquor, thereby creating employment and increasing excise revenue. MML production is authorized only for PLL licensees meeting specific eligibility and operational criteria outlined in the notification.
Key Details:
Eligibility Criteria for PLL Units: