Circular regarding inclusion of new type Maharashtra made liquor and prescribing its procedure.

Issued

11 Aug 2025

Source

Commissioner Circular

Category

Circular Liquor Beer Wine

What This Document Says

Maharashtra eGazette Amendment Summary

Amended Rule/Section: Commissioner's Circular under Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949
Reference Numbers:

VIGT.3H.V3T44-08/I.5.C)/T31-R.TA.R3.019.R04
MA.3FEqG.H3T44H-0/I.5.C()/NIRI-R.TE.R?.09.P0RY
NH-UY.H3T4UH.0XR/HA.CI/IGA|-R.R.019.0L.R024

Type of Change: New Procedural Circular

What Changed:
This circular introduces a new category of liquor called "Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML)" and prescribes the procedure for its inclusion in the state's licensing framework. The notification establishes MML as a distinct classification within the existing liquor licensing system. Manufacturers wishing to register their products under this new MML category must comply with specific documentation and registration requirements, including registration with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) or Registrar of Firms (RoF), submission of Annual Audit Reports, and Balance Sheets.

Key Details:

New Product Category: Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) — a state-specific liquor classification
Label Requirements: MML products must prominently display "Maharashtra Made Liquor" in Times New Roman Bold font
Package Sizes: Prescribed volumes include:
- 1000 ml
- 2000 ml (2 liters)
- 1940 ml
- Other sizes as specified
- Compliance Documents Required:
  - Registration certificate from Registrar of Companies (RoC) OR Registrar of Firms (RoF)
  - Annual Audit Report
  - Balance Sheet (audited financial statements)
  - Application Scope: Applies to manufacturers and licensees dealing with country/Indian-made foreign liquor

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# थोडक्यात:
महाराष्ट्रात नवीन **"महाराष्ट्र मेड लिकर (MML)"** category सुरु झाली — स्थानिक उत्पादकांसाठी विशेष classification आणि labeling नियम.

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## **काय बदलले?**

**नवीन दारूची category आली — "Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML)"**

उत्पादन शुल्क विभागाने स्थानिक दारू उत्पादकांसाठी नई category सुरु केली आहे. या circularनुसार जे कंपन्या आणि licensees देशी किंवा देशांतर्गत फॉरेन लिकर तयार करतात, त्यांना MML हे label लावायचे आहे.

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## **प्रमुख नियम:**

**१. नवीन Label Requirement**
- सर्व MML products वर **"Maharashtra Made Liquor"** Times New Roman Bold फॉंटमध्ये लिहायचे आहे
- हा फरक दिसू शकणारा असायचा

**२. Package Sizes**
- 1000 ml
- 2000 ml (2 लीटर)
- 1940 ml
- इतर निर्दिष्ट sizes

**३. Registration Documents लागणार**
आवेदन देताना हे कागदपत्र सबमिट करायचे आहेत:
- RoC (Registrar of Companies) किंवा RoF (Registrar of Firms) चा certificate
- Annual Audit Report
- Audited Balance Sheet (आर्थिक विवरण)

**४. कोणना लागू होणार?**
- देशी/भारतीय उत्पादकांना
- फॉरेन लिकर license असलेल्या licensees ना

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## **व्यावहारिक परिणाम:**

✓ "स्वदेशी दारू" promote करायचा (Make in Maharashtra)
✓ स्थानिक उत्पादकांना फायदा
✓ आयात केलेल्या दारू पेक्षा अलग ओळख
✓ उत्पादकांना **RoC/RoF registration** आणि **financial transparency** सिद्ध करायचा आहे

**प्रभावी:** Gazette publication च्या तारखेपासून लगेच

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