The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a new liquor policy, with the Excise Department announcing that applications for new liquor shops are now open.
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a new liquor policy, with the Excise Department announcing that applications for new liquor shops are now open.
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In a significant move, the Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a new liquor policy, with the Excise Department announcing the opening of applications for new liquor shops. This initiative, which aims to regulate the retail liquor trade across the state, comes with a two-year time limit. Interested parties can submit their applications from today until October 9 for a chance to obtain a license for one of the 3,396 planned liquor shops. The lottery to allocate these licenses is set for October 11.
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2 lakhs, and they are permitted to apply for multiple shop licenses. In addition to the application fee, a fixed license fee ranging between Rs. 50 lakhs and Rs. 85 lakhs will also be mandated.
The government's decision to allocate 10 percent of liquor shops to the Gowda community has been met with enthusiasm. Under the new excise policy, the Gowda community will own 20 out of the 200 existing liquor outlets in the SPSR Nellore district.
Eligibility Criteria
• An applicant must be at least 21 years old and either a citizen of India or a Person of Indian Origin.
• Any partnership firm must have partners who are citizens of India, and no changes to the partnership will be allowed after the shop or group of shops has been settled unless a legal permit is obtained from the Excise Commissioner.
• Additionally, the individual must not be a defaulter, blacklisted, or debarred from holding an excise license under Rule 13 of these regulations or any other law enacted under the Act.
Documents Required
- A copy of the certificate demonstrating the applicant's title, rights, and interest in the proposed property or land.
- Four copies of the building plan that the applicant intends to use or construct, including a layout plan showing the positioning of vats, stills, and other permanent equipment, along with a list of connected warehouses and storerooms. This plan must be prepared by a technically competent person, at least of the rank of PWD and SEO department.
- A project report, including a cost-benefit analysis, estimated production, and market feasibility study.
- A copy of the fire license or a no-objection certificate from the relevant authority.
- A copy of clearance from the appropriate authority regarding environmental pollution, if applicable.
- A no-objection certificate (NOC) from the relevant municipal corporation, municipality, town committee, or gaon panchayat.
- Information on whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a non-bailable offence by a criminal court. If so, provide full details; if not, include an affidavit to that effect.
