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RNI No. MAHBIL /2009/37831
महाराष्टट्रõ शासन राजपत्र
असाधारण भाग चार-ब
वर्षष १२, अंक २२] बुधवार, फेेब्रुुवारी १८, २०२६/माघ २९, शके १९४७ [पृष्टठे े ८, किंकमं त : रुपये े९.००
असाधारण क्रमांक ७९
प्ाकिंधकृत प्काशन
महाराष्टट्र शासनाने महाराष्टट्र अकिंधकिंनयेमांन्वयेे तयेार केलेले
(भाग एक, एक-अ आकिंण एक-ल येांमध्येे प्किंसद्ध केलेले किंनयेम व आदेश येांव्येकिंतररक्त) किंनयेम व आदेश.
HOME DEPARTMENT
Mantralaya, Madam Cama Marg, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk,
Mumbai 400 032, dated the 18th February 2026
NOTIFICATION
Maharashtra Prohibition act, 1949.
No. BPA-0126/C.R.14/Exc-2.—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 139 of the
Maharashtra Prohibition Act (XXV of 1949) read with rule 4 of the Maharashtra Potable Liquor
(Periodicity and Fees for Grant, Renewal or Continuance of Licences) Rules, 1996 and of all other
powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Maharashtra hereby notify the rates of fees
for the Financial Year 2026-27 for licences mentioned in Column No. (2) of the schedule appended
hereto as specified against each of them respectively in Column No. (4) of the said schedule.
Schedule
Fee for grant /
Sr. Type of renewal / continuance
Description of licence
No. licence for one year / per case
/ per B.L (in ₹)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Licence for constructing and working a distillery for manufacture of
A-1A Form I Spirit granted under Rule 3 of the Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and
Manufacture of Potable Liquor Rules, 1966 -
The applicant desires to manufacture spirit annually through primary distillation -
भााग चाार-ब-७९–१ (१)
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Fee for grant /
Sr. Type of renewal / continuance
Description of licence
No. licence for one year / per case
/ per B.L (in ₹)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(a) Upto 15,00,000 B.L. 5,00,000
(b) From 15,00,001 B.L. to 45,00,000 B.L. 8,88,300
(c) From 45,00,001 B.L. to 90,00,000 B.L. 11,09,100
(d) From 90,00,001 B.L. to 1,35,00,000 B.L. 13,31,600
(e) From 1,35,00,001 B.L. to 1,80,00,000 B.L. 15,54,000
(f) From 1,80,00,001 B.L.To 2,25,00,000 B.L. 18,01,500
(g) From 2,25,00,001 B.L.To 2,70,00,000 B.L. 20,89,500
(h) From 2,70,00,001 B.L. To 3,15,00,000 B.L. 24,25,500
(i) From 3,15,00,001 B.L. To 3,60,00,000 B.L. 28,15,500
(j) From 3,60,00,001 B.L. To 4,05,00,000 B.L. 32,76,200
(k) From 4,05,00,001 B.L. and above 38,00,500
Licence for constructing and working a distillery for manufacture of
A-1B Form I Spirit granted under Rule 3 of the Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and
Manufacture of Potable Liquor Rules, 1966 for only re-distillation -
The applicant desires to manufacture spirit annually through re-distillation -
(a) Upto 90,00,000 B.L. 4,45,000
(b) 90,00,001 B.L. and above 8,88,300
Licence for constructing and working a distillery
for manufacture of Spirit granted under Rule
3 of the Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and
A-1C Form I 80,100
Manufacture of Potable Liquor Rules, 1966
for manufacture of grape spirit only by Pot
Distillation Method.
Licence for constructing and working a distillery
for manufacture of Spirit granted under Rule
3 of the Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and
Manufacture of Potable Liquor Rules, 1966 for
A-1D Form I 80,100
manufacture of spirit other than spirit produced
from molasses, grain, malt and grape by
distillation. (used in manufacturing of Local
liquor)
Licence for manufacture of Potable Liquor granted under Rule 15(2) of the
A-2A Form PLL Maharashtra Distillation of Spirit and Manufacture of Potable Liquor Rules,
1966 - For annual production -
(a) Minimum fees or average production of
preceding year if upto 1,00,000 cases each of 33,62,000
9 B.L. or for nil production.
(b) Above 1,00,000 cases of 9 B.L. each. 33.62 per case
Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed
above, in the applicable slab, considering production in cases of 9 B.L. each
of the preceding year.
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Fee for grant /
Sr. Type of renewal / continuance
Description of licence
No. licence for one year / per case
/ per B.L (in ₹)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Licence for manufacture of Potable Liquor
[(Grape Brandy made purely from Grape Spirit
without blending with any other spirit) and
Local liquor as prescribed in rules] granted
under Rule 15(2) of the Maharashtra Distillation
A-2B Form PLL 1,70,100
of Spirit and Manufacture of Potable Liquor
Rules, 1966 to holder of licence in Form ‘BRL’
(for manufacture of wine) and licence in Form ‘I’
(for manufacture of grape spirit) granted under
relevant rules.
Licence for manufacture of Beer/Wine granted under Rule 3(2) of the
B-1 Form BRL
Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules, 1966 -
A. For Beer - For annual production -
a. Minimum fees or average production of
preceding year upto 1,00,000 cases each of 7.8 11,22,000
B.L. or nil production.
b. Above 1,00,000 cases each of 7.8 B.L. of Beer 11.22 per case
Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed
above, in the applicable slab, considering production in cases of 7.8 B.L. each
of the preceding year.
B-2 Form BRL B. For Wine – For annual production -
(a) Minimum fees or average production of
preceding year if upto 1,200 cases each 9 B.L. Or 10,000
for nil production.
16,100
(b) From 1,201 cases to 3,000 cases of 9 B.L. each.
Rs. 16,100/- or Rs. 2.06
per case whichever is
(c) Above 3,000 cases of 9 B. L. each.
higher
Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed
above, in the applicable slab, considering production in cases of 9 B.L. each
of the preceding year.
B-3 Form BRL C. For Craft Beer - For annual production
(a) For Microbrewery upto annual capacity of
3,20,100
2,00,000 B.L.
(b) For microbrewery upto annual capacity 6,40,100
from 2,00,001 B.L. to 4,00,000 B.L.
(c) For microbrewery upto annual capacity 8,00,200
from 4,00,001 B.L to 15,00,000 B.L.
Licence for manufacture of Country Liquor granted under Rule 3(2) of the
C-1 Form CL-I
Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973 - For annual production -
(a) Minimum fees or average production of
preceding year upto 1,00,000 cases of 9 B.L. or 28,02,000
for nil production.
(b) Above 1,00,000 cases of 9 B.L. each. 28.02 per case
भााग चाार-ब-७९–१अ
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Fee for grant /
Sr. Type of renewal / continuance
Description of licence
No. licence for one year / per case
/ per B.L (in ₹)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed
above, in the applicable slab, considering production in cases of 9 B.L. each
of the preceding year.
Licence granted under Rule 14(2) of the Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules,
C-2 Form CL-II 1973 authorizing the storage and wholesale sale of duty paid country liquor
to retail shops - For annual sale -
(a) Minimum fees or sale of preceding one year
4,58,500
up to 25,000 cases of 9 B.L. or for nil sale.
(b) Above 25,000 cases of 9 B.L. each. 18.34 per case
Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed
above, in the applicable slab, considering sale of the preceding year. Provided
that for transfer / sale of country liquor from one wholesaler to another
wholesaler, with prior approval of concerned authority, such fees shall not
be applicable.
Form
Licence for the retail sale of country liquor granted under Rule 24(1A) of the
C-3
Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973 –
CL-III
(a) Population upto 5,000 71,300
(b) Population from 5,001 to 10,000 1,22,200
(c) Population from 10,001 to 2,00,000 3,05,300
(d) Population from 2,00,001 to 10,00,000 5,08,500
(e) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000 7,11,900
(f) Population more than 20,00,000 9,15,000
For
endorsement
For endorsement on CL-III licence to facilitate sale of Beer in sealed bottles
on CL-III
C-3A for “off” consumption as per sub-rule 6 of Rule 30 of Maharashtra Country
licence to
Liquor Rules, 1973 -
facilitate sale
of Beer
(a) Population upto 5,000 21,400
(b) Population from 5,001 to 10,000 36,700
(c) Population from 10,001 to 2,00,000 91,700
(d) Population from 2,00,001 to 10,00,000 1,52,700
(e) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000 2,13,600
(f) Population more than 20,00,000 2,74,600
Licence for the retail sale of country liquor in sealed bottles for “off”
Form CL/
C-4 consumption granted under Rule 30(1) of the Maharashtra Country Liquor
FL/TOD-III
Rules, 1973 -
(a) Population upto 1,00,000 2,52,700
(b) Population from 1,00,001 to 10,00,000. 4,59,000
(c) Population more than 10,00,000 6,65,200
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Fee for grant /
Sr. Type of renewal / continuance
Description of licence
No. licence for one year / per case
/ per B.L (in ₹)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
licence for sale of mild liquor (beer), fermented liquor, craft beer and wines
D-1 Form E or any of these on the premises of a Hotel / Restaurant / Canteen / Club
granted under Rule 5 of the Special Permits and licences Rules, 1952 –
(a) Population upto 1,00,000 55,000
(b) Population from 1,00,001 to 10,00,000 1,65,000
(c) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000 3,30,000
4,95,000
(d) Population more than 20,00,000
Licence for the retail sale of wine granted under Rule 5A(5) of the Special
D-2 Form E-2
Permit and Licences Rules, 1952 -
(a) Population upto 1,00,000 38,300
(b) Population from 1,00,001 to 10,00,000 95,300
(c) Population from10,00,001 to 20,00,000 1,42,900
(d) Population more than 20,00,000 1,90,300
Ordinary Trade and Import licence for the removal from a Customs Frontier
and for the Import and Vend of Foreign Liquors (Potable) including Indian
E-1 Form FL-I Made Foreign Liquor (Potable) excised at special rates (not to be drunk on
the premises) granted under Rule 5 of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor
Rules, 1953 - For annual sale -
(a) Minimum fees or average sale of preceding
6,97,600
year up to 25,000 cases of 9 B.L. or for nil sale.
(b) Above 25,000 cases of 9 B.L. each-
i. Per case of Spirits 23.88 per case
ii. Per case of Wines 10.26 per case
iii. Per case of Beer and Mild Liquor 6.85 per case
Fees for the existing licence-holders shall be paid as per rate prescribed
above, in the applicable slab, considering sale of preceding year. Provided
that for transfer / sale of Foreign liquor from one wholesaler to another
wholesaler, with prior approval of concerned authority, such fees shall not
be applicable.
Vendors licence for sale of foreign liquor granted under Rule 25 of the
E-2 Form FL-II
Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953
(a) Population upto 50,000 3,09,700
(b) Population from 50,001 to 1,00,000 4,92,700
(c) Population from 1,00,001 to 2,50,000 7,45,200
(d) Population from 2,50,001 to 5,00,000 10,43,900
(e) Population from 5,00,001 to 10,00,000 12,96,100
(f) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000 17,33,700
(g) Population more than 20,00,000 20,32,100
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Fee for grant /
Sr. Type of renewal / continuance
Description of licence
No. licence for one year / per case
/ per B.L (in ₹)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Form Licence for sale at a hotel of imported foreign liquors (potable) Indian made
E-3 foreign liquors (potable) on which excise duty has been paid at a special rates
FL-III granted under Rule 45 of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 -
I. Restaurants -
(a) Population upto 50,000 95,500
(b) Population from 50,001 to 1,00,000 1,42,900
(c) Population from 1,00,001 to 2,50,000 2,85,400
(d) Population from 2,50,001 to 5,00,000 4,75,500
(e) Population from 5,00,001 to 10,00,000 7,60,500
(f) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000 10,45,600
(g) Population above 20,00,000 11,40,500
II. Star Hotels Or other hotels having rooms
(In addition to licence fee the additional fee for one of the FL-III licence from
where the liquor is served in rooms)
(A) Three Star Hotels 8,94,400
(B) Four Star Hotels 14,90,600
(C) Five Star Hotels 22,85,100
(D) Other than above A, B, C 50,000
Form Licence for the sale at a club of imported foreign liquors (potable) and IMFL
E-4 (potable) on which excise duty has been paid at special rates granted under
FL-IV Rule 48 of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 -
(a) Population upto 50,000 99,900
(b) Population from 50,001 to 1,00,000 1,49,400
(c) Population from 1,00,001 to 2,50,000 2,98,400
(d) Population from 2,50,001 to 5,00,000 4,97,100
(e) Population from 5,00,001 to 10,00,000 7,95,000
(f) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000 10,93,100
(g) Population above 20,00,000 11,92,400
Form
Temporary Licence for the sale of imported foreign liquors (potable) and
E-5 Indian-made foreign liquors (potable) on which excise duty has been paid at
special rates at a special function or event.
FL-IV-A
a. For Charity purpose, Consulate, Social /
Family function
i. Population upto 1,00,000 5,000
ii. Population from 1,00,001 to 10,00,000. 8,200
iii. Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000 11,300
iv. Population more than 20,00,000 16,100
b. For Commercial Event such as Entertainment
32,100
function or Sporting Event.
c. For Wine festival as prescribed in f orm F.L.A- 5,000
I.F.
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Fee for grant /
Sr. Type of renewal / continuance
Description of licence
No. licence for one year / per case
/ per B.L (in ₹)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Form
Licence for sale of beer in sealed bottles for “off” consumption granted under
E-6
rule 42 A (2) of Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.
FL/BR-II
(a) Population upto 50,000 28,700
(b) Population from 50,001 to 1,00,000 42,900
(c) Population from 1,00,001 to 2,50,000 85,700
(d) Population from 2,50,001 to 5,00,000 1,42,700
(e) Population from 5,00,001 to 10,00,000 2,28,200
(f) Population from 10,00,001 to 20,00,000 3,13,700
(g) Population above 20,00,000 3,42,200
Licence for possession and use of brandy and rum
by industrial, educational, scientific research or
Form such other institution or by a pilot of an air craft
E-7 or person in-charge of an ambulance or a first 1000
FL-XI aid station for rendering first aid for medical
purpose in an emergency granted under Rule 72
of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.
Licence for the dispensing of brandy and rum
Form
as one of the ingredients of any medicine on
E-8 1000
prescription granted under Rule 83(1) of the
FL-XII
Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.
Licence for sale of (champagne, port type wine,
Form port wine, wincarnis, vibrona manola and
E-9 buckfast tonic wine) on prescription granted 1000
FL-XIII under Rule 93 (2) of the Maharashtra Foreign
Liquor Rules, 1953.
Licence for the retail sale of wine in sealed bottles
Form
for “off” consumption granted under Rule 25(B)
E-10 12,200
(2) of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor Rules
FLW-II
1953.
Ordinary Trade and Import licence for the
removal from a Customs Frontier and for the
Form
Import and Vend of Wines excised at special
E-11 24,200
rates (not to be drunk on the premises) granted
FLW-I
under Rule 5-C of the Maharashtra Foreign
Liquor Rules, 1953.
Certificate of Registration (for manufactories of
the IMFL/Beer situated in a State other than the
F-1 Form K State of Maharashtra) granted under Rule 9B 19,20,300
of the Maharashtra Foreign Liquor (Import and
Export) Rules, 1963.
Rates of licence fees for FL-IV Licences where the membership is restricted to anyone class/
category of member shall be 25% of the licence fee payable by the F.L-IV Licences. However,
eligibility of the club for this concession shall be certified annually by the Commissioner of State
Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai.
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Notwithstanding anything contained above, the rate of licence fees applicable to Cantonment
area shall be the same as applicable to the Municipal Corporation area within whose boundaries
such Cantonment is located within or which are adjacent to the limits of such Municipal Corporation.
These rates of Licence fees are not applicable to the existing licences which have been renewed
for the period of five years prior to the financial year 2026-2027 during the period of their validity ;
Provided that the licences whose licence fee is declared on the production or purchase or sale
of liquor in cases or bulk litre, as the case may be, the licensee who desires to renew their licence
for the period of five years from 2026-2027 onward, they shall be liable to pay the excess amount
of licence fee at the rate of base year (base year is 2026-2027 for licences renewed for five years
2026-2031) on the liquor produced in bulk litres or cases of liquor purchased or sale, exceeding
the total number of cases or bulk litre of liquor, as the case may be, on which licence fee has been
calculated for the slab of five years.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra,
RAVINDRA AUTE,
Deputy Secretary to Government.
ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATION, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY DIRECTOR,
RUPENDRA DINESH MORE, PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS, 21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD,
MUMBAI 400 004 AND PUBLISHED AT DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATIONS,
21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD, MUMBAI 400 004. EDITOR : DIRECTOR, RUPENDRA DINESH MORE.
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