The Government of Lakshadweep on August 03, 2023, published the Draft Lakshadweep Excise Regulation, 2022
It shall come into force on such date as the Administrator may by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint
The following has been stated namely: -
• This shall extend to the whole of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep
• It states that No person shall construct or establish any manufactory or warehouse or bottle, possess, sell, collect, transport, transit, import, export or purchase any liquor or use, keep or have in his possession any still, utensil, implement, apparatus, label, cork, capsule or seal for the manufacture of any liquor except under the authority and in accordance, with the terms and conditions of a letter of intent, license or permit granted under this of liquor
• It states that every letter of intent, license, or permit under this Regulation shall be granted on payment of such fees, for such period, and subject to such terms and conditions and in such of intent, form and shall contain such particulars, as may be prescribed.
• While considering an application for grant of a license or permit, the authorized officer shall ensure that the applicant-
(a) is a citizen of India
(b) is above eighteen years of age
(c) is not a defaulter or blacklisted or debarred from holding an excise license
• It states that No license or permit granted under this Regulation shall be deemed to be invalid by reason merely of any technical defect, irregularity, or omission in the license or permit, or in any proceeding conducted prior to grant thereof.
• It states No person to whom a license or permit has been granted, shall be entitled to claim the right of any renewal thereof, and no claim shall lie for damages or otherwise in consequence of any refusal to renew a license or permit on the expiry of the period for which the same remains in force.
Comments and Suggestions are invited from the members of the public within 30 days from the date of publication of this notification through registered post or email at [email protected]
[Notification No. F.No. A.14/90/2022-COL]
