Gazette No 1199: REFUND OF APPLICATION FEE OF BARS FOR LESS THAN FOUR APPLICATIONS WERE RECEIVED AND NO DRAWL OF LOTS WAS CONDUCTED - AMENDMENTS TO AP EXCISE (GRANT OF LICENSE OF SELLING BY BAR AND CONDITIONS OF LICENSE) RULES 2025. [G.O.Ms.No.165, Revenue (Excise-II), 13th March, 2026.]

**Summary of G.O.Ms.No.165: Amendments to AP Excise Rules 2025** On March 13, 2026, the Revenue (Excise-II) Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh issued G.O.Ms.No.165, providing an official notification regarding amendments to the "AP Excise (Grant of License of Selling by Bar and Conditions of License) Rules 2025." **Policy Objective** The primary purpose of this notification is to authorize the refund of application fees for bar licenses in specific circumstances. The refund applies to locations where fewer than four applications were received, leading to a situation where no draw of lots (lottery) was conducted for the grant of the license. **Key Data Points and Metrics** * **Notification Number:** G.O.Ms.No.165, Revenue (Excise-II) * **Registered Number:** HSE-49/2016 * **Gazette Number:** Extraordinary No. 126 * **Effective Date:** Friday, March 13, 2026 * **Specific Condition for Refund:** Receipt of less than four applications and the subsequent cancellation of the draw of lots. * **Governing Rules:** AP Excise (Grant of License of Selling by Bar and Conditions of License) Rules 2025. **Administrative Details** * **Issuing Authority:** Mukesh Kumar Meena, Principal Secretary to Government. * **Publishing Agency:** Commissioner of Printing, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Government Regional Press, Vijayawada. * **Official Website for Reference:** www.apegazette.cgg.gov.in

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