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Document Type: FAQ Document (Citizen Charter)
Subject: Frequently Asked Questions - State Excise Department, Maharashtra
Authority: State Excise Department, Government of Maharashtra
Language: Marathi (Summary provided in English)

SUMMARY

This is NOT a gazette notification amending the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 or its subordinate rules. This is a Citizen Charter FAQ document published by the State Excise Department to provide public information about:

Licensing procedures and requirements
Types of liquor and their definitions
Penalties for illegal activities
Government policies on license approvals
Liquor consumption permits and fees

This document does not contain any legislative amendments, fee revisions, or regulatory changes. It is an informational guide for citizens.

DOCUMENT CONTENTS (Summary by Group)

GROUP 1: Licensing Applications & Documents

Official website: https://stateexcise.maharashtra.gov.in
District-level authority: Superintendent, State Excise
Information on obtaining various permits (e.g., M3A for cattle feed mixed with malt)
Prohibition on bringing foreign liquor from Goa to Maharashtra

GROUP 2: Types of Liquor & Definitions

Key Definitions:

Neera: Unfermented sap from palm trees (coconut, toddy palm, date palm)
Toddy: Fermented/unfermented sap from palm trees
Strong Beer: 5-8% alcohol by volume (v/v)
Mild Beer: Up to 5% v/v alcohol
Draught Beer: Unpasteurized beer stored in kegs
Wine: Fermented juice of grapes/fruits; 13-15% alcohol
Rum: Distilled from molasses or sugarcane juice
Whisky: Distilled from fermented grains (barley, corn, wheat, rye)
Single Malt Whisky: 100% malted barley from one distillery, aged 3+ years
Blended Scotch Whisky: Blend of single malt and grain whiskies

Brandy: Distilled from fermented grape juice

Country Liquor: Liquor manufactured in India

Foreign Liquor: Liquor manufactured outside India (or declared by government)

Craft Beer: Small-batch beer with traditional methods

Fermented Beer: 5-8% alcohol content

Liquor chocolates are not permitted under current policy

GROUP 3: Penalties for Illegal Activities

Penalties under Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949:

Illegal import/export/transport/possession/sale:
- 3-5 years imprisonment and/or ₹25,000-50,000 fine
- Public consumption (first offense):
  - ₹5,000 fine
  - Drunk & disorderly conduct in public:
    - First offense: 6 months imprisonment + ₹10,000 fine (minimum 3 months + ₹5,000 unless special reasons)
    - Subsequent offense: 1 year imprisonment + ₹10,000 fine (minimum 6 months + ₹7,500 unless special reasons)
    - Using premises for illicit liquor operations:
      - 3-5 years imprisonment and/or ₹25,000-50,000 fine
      - Consumption without permit:
        
        1st offense: 6 months + ₹10,000 (minimum 3 months + ₹5,000)
        
        2nd offense: 2 years + ₹20,000 (minimum 6 months + ₹10,000)
        
        3rd+ offense: 2 years + ₹20,000 (minimum 9 months + ₹10,000)
        
        Administrative Powers:
        
        District Collector can cancel/suspend retail licenses
        
        Appeal lies to Commissioner (Section 137) within 90 days
        
        Revision to Government (Section 138)
        
        District Collector can impose fines up to ₹50,000 for irregularities
        
        Dry Days (Mandatory Closure):
        
        January 26
        
        January 30
        
        May 1
        
        August 15
        
        October 2
        
        Ashadhi Ekadashi
        
        Anant Chaturdashi
        
        Kartiki Ekadashi
        
        Three-star and above hotel FL-III licenses are exempt from 7 dry days.
        
        GROUP 4: Government Policy on Licenses
        
        Current Policy:
        
        NOT granted: New wine shops (FL-II), new country liquor shops (CL-III)
        
        Granted: Beer shops (FL-BR II), restaurant permits (FL-III)
        
        FL-III (Restaurant): Approved by District Collector on recommendation of district committee
        
        FL-BR II (Beer Shop): Approved by Superintendent with prior approval of Divisional Deputy Commissioner
        
        Manufacturing:
        
        Stand-alone country/Indian-made liquor units: Not permitted
        
        If distillery (Form I) exists, CL-I (country liquor) and PLL (potable liquor) can be added
        
        BRL (Brewery): Beer manufacturing permitted (State approval)
        
        BRL (Winery): Wine manufacturing permitted (District Collector approval)
        
        Form I (Distillery): Spirit/alcohol manufacturing permitted (State approval)
        
        GROUP 5: Liquor Consumption Permits
        
        Type Fee Details
        
        Permanent Permit ₹1,000 Lifetime validity
        
        One-Year Permit ₹100 Annual renewal
        
        One-Day Permit ₹5 (FL) / ₹2 (CL) Single-day use
        
        Age Requirements:
        
        Greater Mumbai: Minimum 30 years
        
        Rest of Maharashtra: Minimum 25 years
        
        Mild beer: 21 years (no permit required)
        
        Possession Limits with Permit:
        
        Foreign liquor: 12 units per month
        
        Country liquor: 2 units per week
        
        1 Unit = 1000ml liquor OR 1500ml wine OR 2600ml mild liquor
        
        CONCLUSION
        
        This is an FAQ document, NOT a legislative gazette. No amendments, fee revisions, or rule changes are contained herein. For actual notifications amending the Maharashtra Prohibition Act or Rules, consult Part 4-B gazettes with official notification numbers and "Amendment" or "Substitution" titles.
        
        Helpline Numbers:
        
        WhatsApp: 8422001133
        
        Landline: 022-20822488
        
        Toll-free: 18008333333

Type	Fee	Details
Permanent Permit	₹1,000	Lifetime validity
One-Year Permit	₹100	Annual renewal
One-Day Permit	₹5 (FL) / ₹2 (CL)	Single-day use

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# महाराष्ट्र दारूबंदी कायदा — FAQ दस्तऐज

**थोडक्यात:** हा एक सरकारी माहितीपत्रक आहे, कायद्यातील बदल नाही। उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग नागरिकांना licence, दंड, अनुमती आणि नियमांबद्दल माहिती देतो.

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## मुख्य विभाग:

### 1. **दारूचे प्रकार व व्याख्या**

**देशी दारू:**
- **ताडी** = खजूर/नारळ झाडांचा रस (किण्वित किंवा अकिण्वित)
- **नीरा** = अकिण्वित रस (आरोग्यकर मानला जातो)

**बिअर:**
- **स्ट्रॉंग बिअर** = 5-8% अल्कोहल
- **माइल्ड बिअर** = 5% पर्यंत (21 वर्षांसाठी, परमिट नाही)
- **क्राफ्ट बिअर** = पारंपरिक पद्धतीने बनविली

**विदेशी दारू (फॉरेन लिकर):**
- **वाईन** = द्राक्ष/फळांचा रस (13-15% अल्कोहल)
- **रम** = गुळ/उख्याचा डिस्टिलेशन
- **व्हिस्की** = धान्याचा डिस्टिलेशन (बार्ली, कॉर्न, गहू)
- **ब्रॅंडी** = द्राक्षाचा डिस्टिलेशन

**नोट:** दारू चॉकलेट्स परवानगी नाही.

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### 2. **Licence आणि परमिट**

**नई Licence दिली जात नाही:**
- नई wine shops (FL-II)
- नई country liquor shops (CL-III)

**नई Licence दिली जाते:**
- Beer shops (FL-BR II) — Superintendent अनुमती
- Restaurant Permit (FL-III) — Collector अनुमती

**दारू पीण्याची परमिट:**

| प्रकार | किंमत | वैधता |
|--------|------|--------|
| परमॉनेंट | ₹1,000 | आजीवन |
| वार्षिक | ₹100 | 1 साल |
| एक दिनांक | ₹5 (फॉरेन) / ₹2 (देशी) | 1 दिवस |

**वय मर्यादा:**
- मुंबई: किमान 30 वर्ष
- बाकी महाराष्ट्र: किमान 25 वर्ष
- माइल्ड बिअर: 21 वर्ष (परमिट नाही)

**परमिटसह ठेवण्याची मर्यादा:**
- फॉरेन: महीन्याला 12 units
- देशी: आठवड्याला 2 units
- *1 Unit = 1000ml किंवा वाईनसाठी 1500ml*

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### 3. **दंड (Penalties)**

**अवैध आयात/निर्यात/विक्री:**
- 3-5 साल तुरुंग + ₹25,000-50,000 दंड

**जनमार्गात दारू पीणे:**
- पहिलीवेळ: ₹5,000 दंड

**जनमार्गात मद्यप होऊन अस्वच्छ आचरण:**
- पहिलीवेळ: 6 महिने + ₹10,000 (किमान 3 महिने + ₹5,000)
- दुसऱ्यावेळ: 1 साल + ₹10,000 (किमान 6 महिने + ₹7,500)

**परमिट न करता पीणे:**
- पहिलीवेळ: 6 महिने + ₹10,000 (किमान 3 महिने + ₹5,000)
- दुसऱ्यावेळ: 2 साल + ₹20,000 (किमान 6 महिने + ₹10,000)
- तिसऱ्यावेळ+: 2 साल + ₹20,000 (किमान 9 महिने + ₹10,000)

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### 4. **बंद दिवस (Dry Days)**

Licence बंद असले पाहिजेत:
1. 26 जानेवारी
2. 30 जानेवारी
3. 1 मे
4. 15 ऑगस्ट
5. 2 ऑक्टोबर
6. आषाढी एकादशी
7. अनंत चतुर्दशी
8. कार्तिकी एकादशी

**अपवाद:** 3-स्टार+ होटेल (FL-III) = बंद दिवसातही खुले राहू शकतात

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### 5. **संपर्क**

- WhatsApp: 8422001133
- Toll-free: 18008333333
- Website: stateexcise.maharashtra.gov.in

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**महत्वाचे:** हा FAQ दस्तऐज आहे, कायदेशीर बदल नाही. कायद्यात बदल व्हावा, तर **गॅजेट notification** बघा.

Citizen Charter FAQ — State Excise Department (Official PDF)

What This Document Says

MAHARASHTRA eGAZETTE ANALYSIS

SUMMARY

DOCUMENT CONTENTS (Summary by Group)

GROUP 1: Licensing Applications & Documents

GROUP 2: Types of Liquor & Definitions

GROUP 3: Penalties for Illegal Activities

GROUP 4: Government Policy on Licenses

GROUP 5: Liquor Consumption Permits

CONCLUSION

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MAHARASHTRA eGAZETTE ANALYSIS

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DOCUMENT CONTENTS (Summary by Group)

GROUP 1: Licensing Applications & Documents

GROUP 2: Types of Liquor & Definitions

GROUP 4: Government Policy on Licenses

GROUP 5: Liquor Consumption Permits

CONCLUSION

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