**Executive Summary**
This document is an excerpt from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated June 25, 2025. It contains notifications issued by the government regarding amendments to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, specifically concerning Indian Made Foreign Spirits. These notifications remove certain brands of spirits from approved lists.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act:**
* The Governor of Tamil Nadu has issued amendments to the Prohibition and Excise Department Notification No.II(1)/PE/239(d)/81, dated 1st May 1981.
* These amendments relate to Indian Made Foreign Spirits.
* **Omission of "Mclene Brandy":**
* Under "ORDINARY BRANDS" and the sub-heading "Thiruvalargal Empee Distilleries Limited," the brand "Mclene Brandy" is omitted.
* **Omission of "Hobbs XO French Brandy":**
* Under "PREMIUM BRANDS" and the sub-heading "Thiruvalargal SNJ Distillers Private Limited", the brand "Hobbs XO French Brandy" is omitted.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Stakeholder: Distilleries and Manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Spirits**
* **Impact**: The removal of "Mclene Brandy" and "Hobbs XO French Brandy" from the approved lists restricts their sale and distribution.
* **Action Required**: Affected manufacturers and distributors need to cease the production and sale of the specified brands.
* **Stakeholder: Consumers of Alcoholic Beverages**
* **Impact**: Reduced availability of "Mclene Brandy" and "Hobbs XO French Brandy".
* **Action Required**: Consumers must seek alternative brands, as the listed ones are no longer permitted.
* **Stakeholder: State Excise Department**
* **Impact**: Required to enforce the updated regulations and ensure compliance.
* **Action Required**: Update records and monitor the market to ensure adherence to the new prohibitions.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937: The primary law being amended by the notifications in the document.
Home, Prohibition and Excise Department: The department responsible for issuing the notifications and administering the act.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official publication where the notifications are published.