F. LICENSE MODIFICATION/TRANSFER SERVICES

29. Shifting of CL-III Licence — Change of location under Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973
30. Shifting of FL-II Licence — Change of location under Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1953
31. Addition and Deletion of Partners — Partner changes for CL-III and FL-II licenses
32. Transfer of CL-III License — Transfer from one name to another name

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LICENSE TYPES AFFECTED:

License Type	Code	Category	Purpose
Country Liquor Permit (One Day)	CL-C	Temporary	Single-day purchase, possession, transport, use, consumption
Foreign Liquor Permit (One Day)	FL-F	Temporary	Single-day purchase, possession, transport, use, consumption
Long-term Permit	F.L. X-C	Permanent/Lifelong	Annual or lifelong permission for both FL and CL
Country Liquor Wholesale	CL-II	Wholesale	Storage and wholesale sale to retail shops (duty-paid)
Foreign Liquor Wholesale	FL-I	Wholesale	Import, trade, and vend of foreign liquor (not for on-premises consumption)
Wine Wholesale	FL-WI	Wholesale	Import and vend of wine (not for on-premises consumption)
Permit Room	FL-III	Retail (on-premise)	Hotel service of foreign liquor with on-premises consumption
Club License	FL-IV	Retail (on-premise)	Club service of foreign liquor with on-premises consumption
Function License (One Day)	FL-IV.A	Temporary/Event	One-day event authorization
Mild Liquor & Wine Bar	E	Retail (on/off-premise)	Sale of beer, wine, mild liquor on and off premises
Wine Bar	E-2	Retail (on-premise)	Sale of wine on premises
Beer Shoppee	FL-BRII	Retail (off-premise)	Sale of beer/wine in sealed bottles (off-consumption)
Wine Shoppee	FL-W.II	Retail (off-premise)	Sale of wine in sealed bottles (off-consumption)
Sealed Bottle Retail	CL/FL/TOD3	Retail (off-premise)	Country liquor in sealed bottles (off-consumption)
Indian-made Foreign Liquor Manufacturing	M-I	Manufacturing	IMFL production
Beer Production (Restaurant)	BRL (Microbrewery)	Manufacturing	Microbrewery in restaurants
Wine Manufacturing	BRL (Winery)	Manufacturing	Winery production
Rectified Spirit	R.S-II, R.S-VIA	Manufacturing	Rectified spirit production
Denatured Spirit	DS-I	Manufacturing	Denaturation and sale of denatured spirit
Registration (Overseas Manufacturer/Importer)	Form L	Registration	Overseas entities; customs bond holders
Registration (Factories outside Maharashtra)	Form K	Registration	IMFL/Beer factories in other states

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DOCUMENTS/ENCLOSURES REQUIRED:

Note: This source document does NOT provide specific enclosure requirements or application forms. Applicants must:

• Access the online portal at https://exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in/
• Select the specific service (Form CL-C, FL-F, M-I, etc.)
• Download the complete application form and enclosure checklist from the portal
• Submit as directed by the online system

The portal reference indicates that each service has its own dedicated form, eligibility criteria, fee schedule, and enclosure requirements — not consolidated in this index document.

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WHO IS AFFECTED:

By Primary Service (Form CL-C — One Day Country Liquor Permit):

• Any citizen of Maharashtra seeking temporary (one-day) authorization to purchase, possess, transport, use, or consume country liquor
• No specific occupation/business restriction implied

By Broader Service Menu:

• Hotels and Restaurants — FL-III, E, E-2 licenses
• Clubs and Societies — FL-IV license
• Wholesalers and Traders — CL-II, FL-I, FL-WI licenses
• Retail Vendors — FL-BRII, FL-W.II, CL/FL/TOD3 licenses
• Manufacturers and Distillers — M-I, R.S-II, R.S-VIA, DS-I, BRL licenses
• Overseas Entities — Form L registration
• Out-of-State Manufacturers — Form K registration
• Event Organizers — FL-IV.A temporary function license
• Molasses Traders — MIII, MIV, MV, MIIIA licenses

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IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES:

General Conditions:

1. Online-Only Processing: All services are processed through the Maharashtra Excise Department's online portal (MahaOnline). Physical applications may not be accepted.

2. Form-Specific Requirements: Each license/permit form (CL-C, FL-F, M-I, etc.) has distinct eligibility criteria, fee structures, and processing timelines NOT provided in this index document.

3. Duty Paid Requirement: Most wholesale and retail licenses specify "duty-paid" liquor only — indicating strict compliance with excise duty payment is mandatory.

4. On-Premises vs. Off-Premises Distinction:

   • On-premises consumption: FL-III, FL-IV, E, E-2 (human consumption allowed at venue)
   • Off-premises consumption: FL-BRII, FL-W.II, CL/FL/TOD3 (sealed bottles only; no consumption at retail point)
   • Wholesale (not for consumption): FL-I, FL-WI, CL-II (storage and trade only)

   • Geographic Restriction: All permits and licenses are valid "in the State of Maharashtra" only.

   • Underlying Statutory Authority:

     • Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949
     • Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953
     • Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973
     • Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (Import and Export) Rules, 1963
     • Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules, 1966

     • License Modification Services: The portal allows:

       • Shifting (change of location) for CL-III and FL-II licenses
       • Addition/deletion of partners
       • Transfer of ownership (CL-III)

       Penalties / Non-Compliance (Not Specified in This Document):

       This index document does NOT list penalties. Applicants must refer to:

       • The Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (Sections 40–41: penalties for illegal possession, sale, manufacture)
       • Respective rules (BFLR, MCLR) for specific penalties
       • The individual license conditions upon approval

       Appeals / Redressal (Not Specified):

       Not covered in this source document. Typical Maharashtra Excise procedures would allow appeals to the Excise Commissioner or District Excise Officer.

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       CRITICAL GAPS IN THIS DOCUMENT:

       ⚠️ This is a service directory only. It does NOT include:

       • Fee amounts for any license or permit
       • Eligibility criteria (age, financial condition, criminal record, etc.)
       • Processing timelines or deadlines
       • Specific forms and detailed enclosure requirements
       • Penalties for violations or non-compliance
       • Appeals process
       • Renewal procedures
       • Amendment text or regulatory updates

       To obtain complete information for any specific service, applicants MUST:

       1. Visit https://exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in/
       2. Select the specific form/service
       3. Download the full application form, guidelines, and fee schedule
       4. Contact the District Excise Officer for clarifications

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