MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Online Service Portal Reference Document (Citizen Information Sheet)

Reference Number: Online Service ID 60

Issued By: Maharashtra Excise Department (via MahaOnline Portal — exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in)

Effective Date: Not specified in source document (current portal listing)

Summary: This document is a comprehensive index/menu of 34 citizen and business services available through the Maharashtra Excise Department's online portal. It lists all major license types, permits, and registrations available under the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973, and related subordinate rules. The primary service highlighted is One Day Permit for Country Liquor (Form CL-C) — a temporary authorization for purchase, possession, transport, use and consumption of country liquor within Maharashtra. This is a service directory document, not a regulatory order.

KEY PROVISIONS / SERVICE CATEGORIES:

A. CITIZEN SERVICES — TEMPORARY PERMITS

1. One Day Permission for Country Liquor (Form CL-C) — Purchase, possession, transport, use and consumption of country liquor (temporary/one-day authorization)
2. One Day Permission for Foreign Liquor (Form FL-F) — Purchase, possession, transport, use and consumption of foreign liquor (temporary/one-day authorization)
3. One Year & Lifelong Permission (Form F.L. X-C) — Long-term permits for purchase, possession, transport, use and consumption of foreign liquor and country liquor
4. Licence for purchase, possess and use Bagasse-molasses for cattle feed (Form MIIIA)
5. Premises Registration — Mandatory registration of retail/business premises

B. WHOLESALER SERVICES

6. Form L — Registration Certificate — For overseas manufacturers/importers of duty-paid foreign liquor; customs bond holders of imported spirits, beer, or wine (under Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (Import and Export) Rules, 1963)
7. CL-II Wholesale License (Form C.L. II) — License for storage and wholesale sale of duty-paid country liquor to retail shops
8. FL-I Wholesale License (Form F.L. I) — Ordinary trade and import license for removal from custom frontier; import and vend of foreign liquor (potable), including Indian-made liquors at special excise rates (NOT to be drunk on premises)
9. FL-WI Wholesale License for Wine (Form F.L.W.I) — Trade and import license for removal from custom frontier; import and vend of wine by wholesale (NOT to be drunk on premises)
10. Licence for possession and sale of molasses by non-producers (Form MIII) — Molasses possession and vending license
11. Licence for possession of Mhowra Flowers (Form M.F -I)
12. Licence for import of molasses (Form MIV)
13. Licence for export of molasses (Form MV)

C. RETAILER SERVICES — ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION

14. FL-III Permit Room License (Form F.L. III) — Hotel license for sale of imported and Indian-made foreign liquors (potable) with excise duty paid at special rates
15. FL-IV Club License (Form F.L. IV) — Club license for sale of imported and Indian-made foreign liquors (potable) with excise duty paid at special rates
16. FL-IV.A Temporary One Day Function License (Form F.L.IV.A) — One-day license for functions/events
17. Form E — Mild Liquor & Wine Bar License — Sale of mild liquor or wines or both (beer and wine) "on" and "off" premises in hotels, restaurants, canteens, clubs
18. Form E-2 — Wine Bar License — Sale of wine on premises of licensee

D. RETAILER SERVICES — OFF-PREMISE CONSUMPTION (SEALED BOTTLES ONLY)

19. CL/FL/TOD3 — Retail Sealed Bottle License — Retail sale of country liquor in sealed bottles for off-consumption (under Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973)
20. FL-BRII Beer Shoppee License (Form F.L.BRII) — Vendors license for sale of beer or wine or both in sealed bottles for off-consumption
21. FL-W.II Wine Shoppee License (Form F.L.W.- II) — Vendors license for sale of wines in sealed bottles for off-consumption

E. MANUFACTURER/PRODUCTION SERVICES

22. Form M-I — Manufacturing License — Indian-made foreign liquor/beer manufacturing license
23. Form R.S-II — Rectified Spirit Manufacturing License
24. Form R.S-VIA — Rectified Spirit License (variant)
25. Form DS-I — Denaturation License — Denaturation of Indian-made rectified spirit (including absolute alcohol) under bond; sale of denatured spirit for art purposes
26. Form K — Certificate of Registration — For factoriesof Indian-made foreign liquor/beer in states OTHER than Maharashtra
27. BRL (Microbrewery) — Letter of Intent and Approval — Beer production license for restaurants (under Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules, 1966)
28. BRL (Winery) — Letter of Intent and Approval — Wine manufacturing license (under Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules, 1966)

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

LICENSE TYPES AFFECTED:

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.

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

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)

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

6. 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

7. 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.

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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