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AMENDMENT SUMMARY

Amended Rule/Section: Section 139(1), clauses (b) and (n) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (XXV of 1949); Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953

Type of Change: New Notification / Mandatory Installation Order

What Changed:

The Government of Maharashtra issued a new regulatory order (FLR-0724/C.R.106/Exc-2, dated 11 October 2024) mandating the installation of AI and Machine Learning-based Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems at licensed premises under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. This is a significant operational requirement affecting all holders of FL-II, FL-II/E.O., FL-II/S.P.O., and FL-III liquor licenses.

Previously, there was no statutory requirement for CCTV systems with AI/ML capabilities at licensed alcohol retail establishments. The new order transforms compliance standards by requiring sophisticated real-time video surveillance with intelligent monitoring capabilities. The CCTV system based on AI and Machine Learning is specifically defined as "a system which uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms to analyze video footage in real-time which may detect and recognize objects, faces and behaviours, providing enhanced security and monitoring capabilities and send alerts for user defined activities."

Key Details:

Licensee Categories Affected:

FL-II (Foreign Liquor - Off License)
FL-II/E.O. (Foreign Liquor with Eating Out)
FL-II/S.P.O. (Foreign Liquor with Service of Private Ownership)
FL-III (Foreign Liquor - On License/Bar/Hotel)
Secondary licenses under FL-III in areas outside Municipal Corporations and Police Commissioner jurisdictions
Exception: Defence units are exempted

Mandatory Installation Location:

Entrance/entry points of licensed premises

Technical Specifications Required (as per Schedule):

IP-based CCTV Camera (5MP):
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 minimum
- Frame rate: 25-30 FPS
- Type: IP Bullet/Dome camera
- Protocol: RTMP, RTSP, HTTPS, ONVIF enabled
- IR Range: Minimum 30m for human target at 45-50° ambient temperature
- Video Compression: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264
- Sensor: 1/2.8" CMOS

IP Rating: IP 67 (water/dust resistant)

Power: Standard 12V DC

Network Video Recorder (NVR):

24/7 recording capability; up to 4-channel IP camera connection
Supports H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 decoding
Up to 6MP HD live view and playback
Minimum 1 HDD (2TB) for continuous recording
HDMI/VGA video output
Plug-and-play capability
Network Switch:
- 4/8 Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Switch with 2 SFP ports
- Layer 3 static routing (IPv4 and IPv6)
- L2/L3 ACLs for access control including 802.1x authentication
- Advanced PoE management for remote power control
- QoS support (802.1p and L2/L3/L4 DSCP-based)
- Display Monitor:
  - Minimum 43-inch non-touch display
  - LED display with 1920 x 1080 FHD or 4K UHD resolution
  - Supports HDMI/VGA/BNC video inputs
  - Features: 3D Comb Filter, Noise Reduction, Anti-Pixel Burn
  - UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply):
    - 10 KVA LI UPS, online type with battery
    - 240V output at 50Hz
    - Minimum 30 minutes battery backup
    - AI/ML Edge Device (Raven-AI Software):
      - Real-time detection capabilities:
        
        Customer age verification
        
        Establishment opening time tracking
        
        Bar counter closing time tracking
        
        CCTV camera or device tampering detection
        
        Camera-agnostic (compatible with all commercially available cameras)
        
        Integrated multi-camera video feed display
        
        Real-time alert notifications with 10-15 second evidence video clips
        
        Mobile app/dashboard with live alerts, on-demand feed access, alert history
        
        Secure, role-based user access
        
        False alarm tolerance (fault-tolerant design)
        
        System integrity alerts for tampering/security breaches
        
        Alert prioritization by severity
        
        Customizable security features and user interface
        
        MFA/2FA login capability
        
        Integration capability with NVR, network switches, and external systems
        
        Pre-conditions/Infrastructure Requirements for Licensees (Section 5):
        
        Sufficient space for CCTV and related equipment installation
        
        Broadband internet connection with minimum 10 Mbps
        
        Uninterrupted power supply
        
        Data from AI/ML CCTV system shall be provided to the Commissioner, State Excise, and a centralized Command and Control Centre
        
        Monitoring & Oversight (Section 6):
        
        Commissioner, State Excise, shall establish a centralized Command and Control Centre to monitor all AI/ML-based CCTV systems at licensed premises
        
        Centre will receive responses and compliance alerts from installed systems
        
        Real-time surveillance coordination across all licensed premises
        
        Timeline:
        
        Implementation by phases and period as prescribed by the State Government from time to time (phased approach expected, specific dates to follow in separate circulars)
        
        Effective Date: From date of publication (11 October 2024)
        
        Authority: Section 139(1), clauses (b) and (n) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, and all enabling powers vested in the State Government
        
        CRITICAL COMPLIANCE NOTES:
        
        This order represents a major technology-driven compliance shift requiring significant capital investment by all FL-II and FL-III licensees to procure and install sophisticated surveillance systems.
        
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# थोडक्यात:

महाराष्ट्र सरकारने दारूबंदी कायद्यात नवा नियम जोडला आहे — सर्व फॉरेन लिकर दोकानांना **AI आणि Machine Learning चलित CCTV system** बसवणे अनिवार्य केले आहे.

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## काय बदलले?

**आधी:** CCTV बसवणे अनिवार्य नव्हते.

**आता:** FL-II, FL-II/E.O., FL-II/S.P.O., आणि FL-III लायसन्स असलेल्या सर्व दोकानांना AI/ML CCTV system लगेच बसवणे अनिवार्य आहे.

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## कोणांना लागू होते?

✓ फॉरेन लिकर दोकाने (Off-License)
✓ खाना-पीना परवानगीसह दोकाने
✓ हॉटेल-बार-क्लब (On-License)
✓ दुय्यम लायसन्सधारक
✗ **सेना/Defence units — मुक्त**

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## काय बसवायचं?

**Entrance/प्रवेशद्वारावर हे यंत्रणा:**

1. **5MP IP CCTV Camera** — HD quality, 30m IR range, water-proof (IP 67)
2. **Network Video Recorder (NVR)** — 24/7 रेकॉर्डिंग, 2TB hard drive
3. **Network Switch** — Gigabit Ethernet, advanced security
4. **43-inch Monitor** — Full HD/4K display
5. **10 KVA UPS** — 30 मिनिटाचा बॅकअप
6. **Raven-AI Software** (Edge Device) — Real-time analysis

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## AI/ML हे काय करते?

📸 **Customer Age Verification** — गाहक वयस्क आहे का हे check करते
⏰ **Opening-Closing Time Track** — दोकान कधी खुले-बंद केले
🔔 **CCTV Tampering Detection** — कॅमेरा खराब केला तर alert
📱 **Live Alerts** — 10-15 सेकंदाचे video clips सह alert पाठवते
📊 **Dashboard/Mobile App** — Real-time monitoring

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## लायसन्सधारकांना काय करायचं?

✓ **Space** — यंत्रणा बसवण्यासाठी जागा असली पाहिजे
✓ **Broadband Internet** — किमान 10 Mbps speed
✓ **Uninterrupted Power** — सतत वीज/UPS व्यवस्था
✓ **Data Sharing** — CCTV डेटा कमिशनर आणि Command & Control Centre ला पाठवायचा

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## Commissioner कसे Monitor करेल?

सरकार एक **centralized Command and Control Centre** सेट करेल जो:
- सर्व दोकानांचे CCTV फीड पहातील
- Real-time alerts प्राप्त करेल
- Compliance check करेल

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## Timeline?

📅 **Effective:** 11 October 2024 पासून

🔄 **Implementation:** फेज-वाइज (सरकार वेळोवेळी schedule जारी करेल)

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## महत्वाचं नोंद:

⚠️ हा एक **बड़ा खर्चिक बदल** आहे — सर्व दोकानांना lakhs में investment करायचा लागेल

⚠️ जर CCTV न बसवला तर लायसन्स cancel होईल

⚠️ सरकार कधीही CCTV डेटा check/verify करू शकते

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Rule THE BOMBAY PROHIBITION ACT, 1949 — 1 Short Title, Extent and Commencement. संक्षिप्त नाव, व्याप... (amends)
Rule THE BOMBAY FOREIGN LIQUOR RULES, 1953 — 1 Title शीर्षक (amends)
Section section:62 (amends)
Section section:63 (amends)
Section section:1168 (amends)

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