MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Service Portal Index / Administrative Directory of Online Excise Services

Reference Number: Online Service ID 72; Service Name: "Licence for possession and sale of molasses by person other than a producer of molasses : MIII"

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

Effective Date: Not specified in document (portal listing — ongoing)

Summary: This document is an index of 34 citizen and business services available through the Maharashtra State Excise online portal. The primary focus is Service #08 — the MIII License for possession and sale of molasses by non-producers. The portal lists all major excise license categories including foreign liquor wholesale/retail (FL-I through FL-IV), country liquor (CL-I through CL-III), manufacturing licenses, one-day permits, and specialized licenses (wine, beer, mild liquor, toddy, neera, molasses, and Mhowra flowers). This is a service directory, not a policy document, administrative order, or fee schedule.

KEY PROVISIONS / SERVICES LISTED

PRIMARY SERVICE: MIII License (Molasses — Non-Producer)

• Service #08: Licence for possession and sale of molasses by person other than a producer of molasses (Form MIII)
• Related manufacturing services: Service #29 (Form MII — possession and use only); Service #25 (Import of molasses — Form MIV); Service #26 (Export of molasses — Form MV)

WHOLESALE LICENSES (Part III)

RETAIL LICENSES

CITIZEN PERMITS (One-Day & Annual)

MANUFACTURING & SPECIALIZED LICENSES

SPECIAL PRODUCT LICENSES

ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS & TRANSFERS

APPLICABLE LAWS & RULES REFERENCED

1. Bombay Prohibition Act 1949 (implied — foundational)
2. Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953 (BFLR) — Service #23
3. Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973 (MCLR) — Services #17, #22
4. Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (Import and Export) Rules 1963 — Service #05
5. Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules 1966 — Services #32, #33

FEES, DOCUMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

NOT PROVIDED IN DOCUMENT. This is an administrative service directory/index only. It does NOT contain:

• Fee amounts for any license or service
• Detailed application forms or field requirements
• Eligibility criteria
• Specific penalties or enforcement provisions
• Processing timelines or appeal procedures

To access detailed information on any service, citizens and businesses must:

• Click the hyperlinked service entry on the portal
• Download the specific application form (e.g., Form MIII for molasses license)
• Consult the detailed service information page

WHO IS AFFECTED

By MIII License (Primary Service #08):

• Non-producer merchants/traders seeking to legally possess and sell molasses in Maharashtra
• Wholesale molasses suppliers
• Retail molasses vendors
• Food/beverage manufacturers requiring molasses procurement
• Distillery input suppliers (molasses for alcohol production)

By Other Services (Comprehensive):

• FL Licensees: Hotels, clubs, permit rooms, wine bars, shoppees (FL-I, FL-III, FL-IV, F.L.W.I, F.L.W.-II, F.L.BRII)
• CL Licensees: Country liquor retailers and wholesalers (CL-II, CL-III)
• Manufacturers: Breweries, wineries, denaturation facilities, rectification units
• Importers/Exporters: Overseas manufacturers, custom bond holders
• Consumers: Permit holders for one-day events or annual consumption
• Restaurants/Canteens: Operating mild liquor/wine bars or microbreweries
• Premises Owners: All retail/manufacturing locations requiring registration

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Service Index Nature: This document is a navigational portal directory, NOT a substantive policy, fee schedule, amendment, or detailed procedure document.

2. MIII License Primary Focus: Service #08 is the core subject, but the document provides only the service name and form designation. Substantive details (eligibility, fees, processing steps, conditions) must be accessed via the online service portal.

3. Related Molasses Services:

   • Service #01 (MIIIA): Bago-molasses (non-potable, cattle feed only)
   • Service #25 (MIV): Molasses import
   • Service #26 (MV): Molasses export
   • Service #29 (MII): Molasses possession & use (non-producer, no sale)

4. Statutory Instruments Cited:

   • BFLR 1953 (Service #23)
   • MCLR 1973 (Services #17, #22)
   • Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (Import & Export) Rules 1963 (Service #05)
   • Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules 1966 (Services #32, #33)

5. No Fees or Penalties in Document: Consult the Maharashtra Excise Department's official fee schedule (GR or notification) for all financial obligations.

6. Online Portal Reference: All services are accessible at https://exciseservices.mahaonline.gov.in

DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION

Note to Excise Officer/Applicant: To obtain substantive details on MIII License (molasses) or any other service listed, access the Maharashtra Excise Services portal directly using the service entry number and hyperlink provided.