The Government of Himachal Pradesh on March 15, 2024, notified an amendment to Himachal Pradesh Sweets (Manufacture) Rules, 1988.
The following has been said-
•In the said rules, sub-rule 17-E under rule 17 is substituted as under:-
oA licence in form S-1F shall be granted for retail sale of all kinds of Himachal Wine, Imported and Foreign wine for annual fixed license fees of Rs.75,000/-.
oThe licence shall be approved/granted and renewed by the Collector of the Zone concerned.
oThe degree of un-fortified wines may be restricted upto 15% v/v and in case of fortified wines not more than 20% v/v only for wines made by wine manufacturers of Himachal Pradesh.
oAll the terms and conditions applicable to the L-2, L-14, L-14A,S-1AA vends shall be applicable to the licensee.
oS-1F licensee shall lift the wine from the S1C licensees only.
oAny license holder in S-1F if found indulging in storing and selling any other type of wine/liquor than prescribed shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs.25,000/- on the first offence and in case of further violation the license shall be cancelled. Provided that the applicant for a license in form S-1F will not be required to obtain No Objection Certificates.
•In the said rules, sub-rule 17-B under rule 17 is substituted.
• In the said rules, sub-rule 17-C (i) under rule 17 is substituted.
These rules will come into effect from April 01, 2024.
[Notification No. 7-232/2024EXN-7027]
