CL-3 (Country Liquor Retail Shop ) — Annual Renewal / Re-allotment

How CL-3 country liquor retail licenses are renewed for one year or for five years

CL-3 licenses for country liquor retail shops are typically renewed for one year or five years. The renewal process involves application ,submitting no sale tax or income tax pending dues. No excise pending dues such as penalty or compounding fines are pending. From year 2026-27 licensee has to apply on line for renewal of license. Fee as prescribed by periodicity of license fee rule for the concern year has to be paid through GRAS.

1. Monitor the Excise Office announcement for the upcoming excise year's CL-3 license fee renewal.
2. Apply online
3. Attach documents sell figures of year, No dues of sale tax, State Excise, Income tax is pending.
4. Pay the required annual excise fee via GRAS challan.
5. Submit the renewal or allotment form with documents: ID proof, business documents, previous licence copy, fee receipt.
6. Collect the renew CL-3 licence
7. Display the new licence prominently at your shop.

• Previous CL-3 licence / allotment order
• GRAS payment receipt (annual fee / auction deposit)
• Proof of identity and business (Aadhar, PAN, GSTIN if applicable)
• Shop/premises documents

CL-3 renewal / auction application form as prescribed by the Excise Department for the current year

District Excise Office — contact the Superintendent, State Excise for your district

Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules (MCLR) — relevant provisions for CL-3 allotment and renewal. Refer to current rules and district notifications.