Gazette Reference: G.N., R.D. No. 1169/51, dated 22nd July 1955 (with 23 subsequent amendments through 2020)
Type: Comprehensive Rules — Molasses Licensing and Control
Authority: Section 143 of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949
Summary: This is the complete text of the Bombay Molasses Rules, 1955, governing the possession, sale, import, export, and transport of molasses in Maharashtra. The rules establish a licensing framework for producers and users of molasses, prescribe fees, set storage and accounting requirements, and regulate movement of molasses within and outside the state.
Form M-I (Producer License):
5,000 to ≤10,000 MT: ₹1,000
10,000 to ≤15,000 MT: ₹5,000
15,000 to ≤20,000 MT: ₹7,500
20,000 MT: ₹10,000
- Renewal: ₹5 application fee + same renewal fee annually
Form M-II (Possession/Use License):
- For non-producers to possess and use molasses
- Purpose-specific fees:
- Government/educational/scientific/medicinal/sample purposes: ₹10
- Agricultural purpose (with 10% liquid tar mixture): ₹10
- Cattle feed: ₹100
- Other purposes (tiered by quantity):
- ≤1,000 MT: ₹100
1,000 to ≤5,000 MT: ₹500
5,000 to ≤10,000 MT: ₹1,000
10,000 to ≤15,000 MT: ₹5,000
15,000 to ≤20,000 MT: ₹7,500
20,000 MT: ₹10,000