The Government of Himachal Pradesh on March 15, 2024, issued amendments to the Punjab Distillery Rules, 1932.
The following amendments have been stated:
• In Sub-Rule (3-A) of Rule 9.5, the following shall be substituted:
o Rs. 9.20 per unit of 750 Mls. of Foreign Spirit on bottling of brands on a lease/franchise basis by manufacturers for consumption within the State and Rs.1.75 per unit of 750 Mls of Foreign Spirit for export of such brands. (Pints and Nips to be converted into quarts of 750 Mls for calculation)
o Rs. 5.60 per unit of 750 Mls. of Foreign Spirit on bottling of own Brands by manufacturers for consumption within the State and at the rate of Rs. 0.65 per unit of 750 Mls. of Foreign Spirit of own Brands for export. (Pints and Nips to be converted into quarts of 750 Mls for calculation)
• In rule 9.5 for the words, signs and figures figure “Rs 18,00,000/-“ & “Rs 9,00,000/-“ wherever occurred, the words, signs and figure “Rs. 18,00,000/-“ in case of D-2 license & “Rs 9,00,000/-“ in case of D-2A license shall be substituted.
This notification will come into force from April 01, 2024.
[Notification No 7-232/2024EXN- 7013]
