The Government of Kerala on June 18, 2025, notified the Foreign Liquor (8th Amendment) Rules, 2025, further to amend the Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953.
The following has been stated: -
•A new sub-rule (6A) under Rule 13 has been inserted, which allows the Excise Commissioner to grant FL-6 special licences to 3-star and above hotels and boutique hotels for the first day of each English calendar month. This is applicable only if no statutory dry day under Rule 28A falls on that day. Applications must be submitted at least seven days in advance, and liquor must be procured from FL-9 licensees. ‘Boutique hotel’ is defined as a small, luxurious, independently owned hotel reflecting local culture or history.
They shall come into force at once.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.G.O.(P) No.111/2025/Taxes]
