मद्यार्क/मद्य निर्मिती करणा-या बंद अनुज्ञप्ती चालू करण्यास इच्छुक घटकास अनुज्ञप्ती नुतनीकरण करण्याच्या अनुषंगाने थकीत नुतनीकरण शुल्क, पर्यवेक्षीय शुल्क व त्यावरील व्याज भरणा करणेबाबत धोरण.

Amended Rule/Section: Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Bombay Prohibition Act), 1949 — Section 139(D)(1)

Type of Change: New Policy Notification — Distillery License Renewal Protocol

What Changed:

The notification establishes a formal policy framework for renewal of closed distillery/alcohol manufacturing licenses (Issued under Forms: IMFL-PLL, Domestic Spirit-CL-1, Beer/Wine-BRL, and Country Spirit-Numaish-Aay). Previously, renewal of legacy sugar-cane-based licenses was discouraged; now the State permits reopening of such closed licenses subject to specific conditions. The key innovation is a phased repayment scheme for arrear interest and penalties — rather than demanding lump-sum settlement of all outstanding renewal fees, supervisory fees, and accrued interest, applicants may now repay accumulated interest and penalties in five (5) equal installments while paying all arrear renewal and supervisory fees upfront in full.

Key Details:

• Applicable License Categories:

  • Numaish-Aay (Country Spirit — Domestic)
  • PLL (IMFL — Foreign Spirit)
  • CL-1 (Domestic Spirit)
  • BRL (Beer/Wine)

• Conditions for Renewal:

  1. Applicant must pay all pending renewal and supervisory fees in full immediately to the State exchequer (no installments).
  2. Pending interest and penalty amounts may be discharged in 5 equal installments (phased payment).

• Documentation Required:

  • Applicants must submit an indemnity bond (हमीपत्र) committing to installment compliance.
  • Proposal for renewal (with indemnity bond) must be submitted to the State for formal approval.

• Policy Rationale:

  • Encourages revival of closed rural manufacturing units.
  • Expected to generate employment and increase excise revenue to State.
  • Feasibility assessment of closed licenses depends on willingness to settle arrears.

Effective Date: From date of publication (30 March 2026)

Authority: Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 — Section 139(D)(1)

Gazette Reference: GR No. MYS-0223/Pr.Cr.32/RAUSHU-2, dated 30 March 2026 (eGazette Reference: 202603301715069029)

Note: This is a policy-level administrative order, not a fee revision or rule amendment. It does not alter the BPA Rules themselves but creates a binding procedure for license reopening and arrear settlement through State decision.