Gazette Reference: Circular dated 16.09.2019 (Ref: No. अबका/अनुज्ञा/२०१९/प्र.क्र.१८ अ/का-१) Type: Administrative Circular — Permission for Internal Changes/Modifications in Licensed Distilleries/Breweries Authority: Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949) — Licensing provisions
Amended Rule/Section: Administrative Circular under Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 — relating to Form I (Distillery), PLL (Potable Liquor Licence), CL-I (Country Liquor), BRL (Beer/Brewery), and Microbrewery licensees Type of Change: New Circular / Procedural Notification What Changed:
This circular lays down a framework permitting licensees holding Form I (Spirit/Distillery), PLL, CL-I, BRL (Beer), and Microbrewery licences to carry out internal changes/modifications within their manufacturing premises without requiring full fresh licence procedures.
Previously, any internal structural or equipment change in a licensed manufacturing unit would require prior approval through a lengthy process. This circular streamlines the process under the Ease of Doing Business initiative, allowing such internal changes to be processed more efficiently, reducing procedural burden on industry licensees.
The circular prescribes a specific approval mechanism, documentation requirements, and the authority competent to grant such permissions, along with safeguards ensuring that such internal changes do not violate the conditions of the original licence.
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