**Executive Summary**
This document is a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification dated February 1, 2017. It details amendments to several rules related to the manufacture of alcohol, specifically Indian-made Foreign Spirits, Brewery, Mass Wine, and Wine, under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937. The amendments primarily concern application fees and privilege/licence fees.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Indian-made Foreign Spirits (Manufacture) Rules, 1981:**
* Application fee: Increased to Rupees four thousand.
* Privilege of manufacturing Indian-made foreign spirits: Rupees eight lakhs.
* Licence fee: Rupees twenty thousand.
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules, 1983:**
* Application fee: Increased to Rupees four thousand.
* Privilege of manufacturing beer: Rupees eight lakhs.
* Additional fee for manufacturing draught beer: Rupees one lakh.
* Licence fee: Rupees twenty thousand.
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Mass Wine Rules, 1984:**
* Application fee: Rupees two hundred.
* Privilege of manufacturing Mass Wine: Rupees twenty thousand.
* Licence fee: Rupees hundred.
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Wine (Manufacture) Rules, 2006:**
* Application fee: Increased to Rupees four thousand.
* Privilege of manufacture of Wine: Rupees eight lakhs.
* Licence fee: Rupees twenty thousand.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Manufacturers of Indian-made Foreign Spirits, Beer, Draught Beer, Mass Wine, and Wine in Tamil Nadu**
**Impact**
These manufacturers will be impacted by the increased fees for applications, manufacturing privileges, and licenses. The new fee structures will significantly increase the costs associated with manufacturing these alcoholic beverages in Tamil Nadu.
**Action Required**
Manufacturers need to be aware of the revised fee structure and ensure compliance with the updated regulations when applying for or renewing licenses and manufacturing privileges. Adjust their budget accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937: Governs prohibition and excise matters in Tamil Nadu; amended in this document.
Home, Prohibition and Excise Department: Department of the Tamil Nadu government responsible for prohibition and excise regulations. Issues the notifications amending the rules.
Tamil Nadu Indian-made Foreign Spirits (Manufacture) Rules, 1981: Rules governing the manufacture of Indian-made Foreign Spirits in Tamil Nadu; amended in this document.
Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules, 1983: Rules governing breweries in Tamil Nadu; amended in this document.
Tamil Nadu Wine (Manufacture) Rules, 2006: Rules for the manufacture of wine in Tamil Nadu; amended in this document.