**Executive Summary**
This document is an official notification from the Gujarat Government amending the Gujarat Prohibition Act of 1949. The order, dated December 20, 2025, revises regulations pertaining to liquor access and consumption within the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The amended rules affect employees, visitors, and licensees within GIFT City, effective immediately.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Exemptions:**
* Individuals working or visiting GIFT City are exempted from certain sections (22, 40, 40A, 40B, and 43) of the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949.
* FL-III licensees are exempted from certain sections (22, 24, 33, 34, 43, 44 and 58-A) of the Act and certain rules (5, 15, 16, 18, 63, 64, 64-A and 64-B) of the Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.
* **License Conditions (FL-III):**
* Licensees can serve liquor for consumption in approved Wine & Dine facilities and any area of the Hotel/Restaurant Premises (Restaurant, Lawn Area, Pool Side, Terrace, F & B etc.).
* Liquor can only be served to Liquor Access Permit holders, Temporary Permit holders, or External persons.
* Licensees, permit holders, and external persons must comply with the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949.
* Employees obtaining a Liquor Access Permit must submit Form A-1 to the Authorized Person, who will issue a Liquor Access Permit card after verification.
* Liquor Access Permit holders can invite a maximum of 25 visitors, submitting Form A-2 for temporary permits.
* Liquor Access Permit holders, Temporary Permit holders, and External Persons must be 21 years or older.
* Group Permits are issued by the Authorized Officer in GIFT City.
* External Persons can consume liquor in designated areas by showing a valid photo ID.
* Individuals dining can access Wine & Dine areas.
* Permit holders and external persons can use wine and dine services in other hotel/restaurant premises.
* Permit holders and external persons can order liquor from FL-3 and consume it in the hotel room.
* **Explanations:**
* "Liquor Access Permit" is defined as a permit for employees of GIFT City companies/organizations/units, approved by the Authorized Person.
* "Visitor" is defined as someone visiting a GIFT City company/organization/unit.
* "External Person" is defined as a non-Gujarat resident with a photo ID or a foreign national.
* **Forms:**
* F.L.III, Form-A-1, and Form-A-2 have been substituted with updated versions.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Employees working in GIFT City**
* **Impact:** They can now obtain Liquor Access Permits to consume liquor within designated areas of GIFT City.
* **Action Required:** Submit Form A-1 to the Authorized Person to obtain a Liquor Access Permit.
**Stakeholder: Visitors to GIFT City**
* **Impact:** They can obtain temporary permits to consume liquor within designated areas, subject to certain conditions.
* **Action Required:** Be added to Form A-2 by a Liquor Access Permit holder to obtain a Temporary Permit.
**Stakeholder: FL-III Licensees**
* **Impact:** They are now subject to revised conditions regarding liquor service within GIFT City.
* **Action Required:** Comply with the new license conditions, including serving liquor only to authorized individuals and in designated areas. Also, use the new Form F.L.III.
**Stakeholder: Authorized Persons in GIFT City**
* **Impact:** Responsible for verifying and approving Liquor Access Permits.
* **Action Required:** Verify details of employee ID cards, issue Liquor Access Permits, and submit approved permit details to the Authorized Officer and Superintendent of Prohibition and Excise.
Key Entities Referenced
Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949: Primary law amended by this order regarding alcohol prohibition in Gujarat.
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City): The specific location to which the amendments in the order apply, providing exemptions from certain provisions of the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
Home Department: Issuing department responsible for the order amending the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
Liquor Access Permit: Permit that allows employees to access liquor at certain locations within GIFT City.
Form F.L. III: License for serving foreign liquor, modified by this notification, specifically within GIFT City.