Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence of selling by shop and conditions of licence) Rules, 2012

Q: What does Section 2 of Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence of selling by shop and conditions of licence) Rules, 2012 say?

(a) "Act" means the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act. 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968) (b) "APBCL" means the Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited (c) "Dry day" means a day on which no liquor shall be sold in the licensed premises; (d) "Excise Adhesive Label" means the label designed and approved, printed and supplied under the supervision and control of the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, from time to time in different forms for the purpose of its affixture to sealed bottles of diff

Q: What does Section 3 of Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence of selling by shop and conditions of licence) Rules, 2012 say?

[4. Establishment of Shops. [5. Notification in the District Gazette. (i) Serial number and name of the Mandal/Nagar Panchayat/Municipality/Municipal corporation where the shop(s) will be established. In case of shops to be located in Scheduled Areas the same shall be separately listed and numbered serially. (ii) The place of selection with time and date. (iii) The last date, time and place for receipt of applications. (iv) The period of licence. (v) Procedure of online enrolment by the applican

Q: What does Section 6 of Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence of selling by shop and conditions of licence) Rules, 2012 say?

(i) A declaration in Form A-1 made on Non-judicial Stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act. 1899 and attested by the Tehsildar or Gazetted Officer of the Prohibition and Excise Department under his official seal: (ii) A duly notarised affidavit in Form A-2 made on non-judicial stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act. 1899 containing the particulars of his own immovable property and the present market value thereof

Q: What does Section 8 of Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence of selling by shop and conditions of licence) Rules, 2012 say?

(a) A person who is below the age of 21 years. (b) A person who has been convicted of any offences specified in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Act in respect of which he has been penalised or convicted within the preceding three years: (c) A person who has been convicted or whose licence has been cancelled for breach of any of the conditions of licence granted under Section 31 of the Act within the preceding three years; (d) A person who has been held guilty either in a depar

Raw JSON API

1. The privilege extends to the sale of all kinds of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor which can be sold for removal from the licensed premises in sealed receptacles in quantities not exceeding 6 Quarts in respect of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign liquor other than Beer and 12 bottles in respect of Beer in one transaction to an unlicensed person.

Section 1

2. The Licensee is prohibited from purifying, colouring and flavouring the Indian Made Foreign Liquor or mixing any material therewith and from blending another kind of Indian Made Foreign Liquor with it or to keep to his possession other than liquor authorised under this licence.

Section 2

3. The Licensee is prohibited from bottling Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor.

Section 3

4. The possession or sale of diluted beer by the Licensee is prohibited.

Section 4

5. All Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor sold under this licence shall be duty paid and obtained from the IML Depot of the Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited as allotted by the Licensing Authority.

Section 5

6. The Licensee shall sell only duty paid Indian Made Foreign Liquor in sealed, capsuled bottles affixed with Excise Adhesive Labels and manufacturers labels duly approved by the commissioner of Prohibition &Excise as required, under these rules.

Section 6

7. The Licensee shall maintain and furnish to the Prohibition & Excise Superintendent statistics showing the consumption of all kinds of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor separately.

Section 7

11. The Licensee shall sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor at prices not exceeding the Maximum Retail Price printed on the liquor bottles and issue bills accordingly.

Section 11

4. Details of premises to be licensed (boundaries of the premises are to be specified and building plan of the proposed premises in triplicate shall be enclosed.)

Section 4

1. The Licensee shall be bound by the provision of the A P Excise (Grant of licence of selling by Shop and conditions of Licence) Rules, 2012 and as amended from time to time and also by the following special conditions.

Section 1

2. The privilege conferred herein extends only for allowing consumption of Indian Made Foreign Liquor/Foreign Liquor supplied by APBCL and sold by the A-4 Licensee.

Section 2

1. The agent or the authorised servant shall sign or affix his thumb impression before the Prohibition and Excise Superintendent

Section 1

2. Prohibition and Excise Superintendent shall attest the signature or thumb impression and also sign across the Photograph of the agent/authorised servant under his official seal in token of its correctness,

Section 2

3. The Nowkarnama shall be issued induplicate and the duplicate retained in the Office of the Prohibition and Excise Superintendent

Section 3

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            "content": "(a) \"Act\" means the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act. 1968 (Andhra Pradesh Act 17 of 1968)\n(b) \"APBCL\" means the Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited\n(c) \"Dry day\" means a day on which no liquor shall be sold in the licensed premises;\n(d) \"Excise Adhesive Label\" means the label designed and approved, printed and supplied under the supervision and control of the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, from time to time in different forms for the purpose of its affixture to sealed bottles of different varieties and sizes containing liquor or Hologram.\n(e) \"Foreign Liquor\", referred to as \"FL\", means every liquor imported into India, other than the Indian Made Foreign Liquor;\n(f) \"Form\" means a form appended to these Rules;\n(g) \"Government\" means the State Government of Andhra Pradesh\n(h) [Highway means a National highway or a State highway as notified by the competent authority] .\n(i) \"Indian Made Foreign Liquor\", referred to as \"IMFL\" means Liquor produced, manufactured or compounded in India after the manner of Gin. Brandy. Whisky or Rum imported from foreign countries and includes Wine and Beer and Milk Punch and other liquors consisting of or containing any such spirits but does not include foreign liquor.\n(j) \"Licence\" means a licence issued under these Rules:\n(k) \"Licensee\" means holder of such licence.\n(l) \"Licensing Authority\" means the Prohibition and Excise Superintendent of the concerned place in which the licensed shop is located\n(m) \"Licence Fee\" means annual licence fee as notified by the Government from time to time and includes proportionate licence fee.\n(n) [ \"License period\" means the period of twenty four months commencing from 1st April or 1st July and ending on 31th March or 30th June, as the case may be, or part thereof] .\n(o) \"Licensed premises\" means a premises where IMFL and FL are permitted to be sold by the Licensee.\n(p) \"Maximum Retail Price\" (MRP) means the price indicated by the Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited or any other agency authorized by the Government for declaration on each variety of label by the Manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor as required under Section 39 of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976 read with clause (r) of rule 2 of the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977\n(q) \"Permit\" means a permit issued under these rules.\n(r) \"Permit Room\" means a privilege granted under these rules in Form A-4(B) to a holder of Licence in Form A-4 to allow consumption of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor in a separate permitted premises adjacent to the A- 4 licensed premises by the customers who purchased such Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor from the A-4 Licensee\n(s) \"Population\" means the figure of population as officially published in the latest census.\n(t) \"Scheduled Areas\" means the Scheduled Areas notified under paragraph 6 of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India\n(u) \"Shop\" means a privilege granted under these rules for sale of Indian Made Foreign Liquor or Foreign Liquor in sealed or capsuled bottles or packages or tins to an individual in quantities not exceeding the limits as prescribed without permitting consumption on the licensed premises.\n(v) \"Sealed\" in relation to the bottles containers or other receptacles means closed with a capsule and wrapped by wire or closed with a cork or lid and Wrapped with a lining around it.\n(w) \"Transport Permit\" means a permit issued by the competent officer for transport of IMFL and FL from the A.P.B.C.L. depot to the licensed premises.\n(x) \"Village/Town/city etc.\" shall mean Village/Town/city as defined in the latest census.",
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            "content": "[4. Establishment of Shops.\n[5. Notification in the District Gazette.\n(i) Serial number and name of the Mandal/Nagar Panchayat/Municipality/Municipal corporation where the shop(s) will be established. In case of shops to be located in Scheduled Areas the same shall be separately listed and numbered serially. (ii) The place of selection with time and date. (iii) The last date, time and place for receipt of applications. (iv) The period of licence. (v) Procedure of online enrolment by the applicant(s) for registration. (vi) Any other matter which may be considered by the licensing authority necessary for information to the applicants] . [6. ***] OLD LAW 6 6. Declaration etc. - The applicant for grant of licence shall submit the following along with the application, namely:- (i) A declaration in Form A-1 made on Non-judicial Stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act. 1899 and attested by the Tehsildar or Gazetted Officer of the Prohibition and Excise Department under his official seal: (ii) A duly notarised affidavit in Form A-2 made on non-judicial stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act. 1899 containing the particulars of his own immovable property and the present market value thereof and encumbrances existing if any disclosing all necessary particulars thereof for an amount not less than five lakh rupees or a Bank Guarantee for an equal amount. (iii) A declaration in Form A-3 made on non-judicial stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 attested by the Tahsildar or a Gazetted Officer of the Prohibition and Excise Department declaring that he is not disqualified under any of the provisions of Rule 8.\n(ii) The place of selection with time and date. (iii) The last date, time and place for receipt of applications. (iv) The period of licence. (v) Procedure of online enrolment by the applicant(s) for registration. (vi) Any other matter which may be considered by the licensing authority necessary for information to the applicants] . [6. ***] OLD LAW 6 6. Declaration etc. - The applicant for grant of licence shall submit the following along with the application, namely:- (i) A declaration in Form A-1 made on Non-judicial Stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act. 1899 and attested by the Tehsildar or Gazetted Officer of the Prohibition and Excise Department under his official seal: (ii) A duly notarised affidavit in Form A-2 made on non-judicial stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act. 1899 containing the particulars of his own immovable property and the present market value thereof and encumbrances existing if any disclosing all necessary particulars thereof for an amount not less than five lakh rupees or a Bank Guarantee for an equal amount. (iii) A declaration in Form A-3 made on non-judicial stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 attested by the Tahsildar or a Gazetted Officer of the Prohibition and Excise Department declaring that he is not disqualified under any of the provisions of Rule 8.\n(iii) The last date, time and place for receipt of applications. (iv) The period of licence. (v) Procedure of online enrolment by the applicant(s) for registration. (vi) Any other matter which may be considered by the licensing authority necessary for information to the applicants] . [6. ***] OLD LAW 6 6. Declaration etc. - The applicant for grant of licence shall submit the following along with the application, namely:-\n(iv) The period of licence. (v) Procedure of online enrolment by the applicant(s) for registration. (vi) Any other matter which may be considered by the licensing authority necessary for information to the applicants] . [6. ***] OLD LAW 6\n(v) Procedure of online enrolment by the applicant(s) for registration. (vi) Any other matter which may be considered by the licensing authority necessary for information to the applicants] . [6. ***]\n(vi) Any other matter which may be considered by the licensing authority necessary for information to the applicants] .\n[6.\nOLD LAW 6",
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            "content": "(i) A declaration in Form A-1 made on Non-judicial Stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act. 1899 and attested by the Tehsildar or Gazetted Officer of the Prohibition and Excise Department under his official seal:\n(ii) A duly notarised affidavit in Form A-2 made on non-judicial stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act. 1899 containing the particulars of his own immovable property and the present market value thereof and encumbrances existing if any disclosing all necessary particulars thereof for an amount not less than five lakh rupees or a Bank Guarantee for an equal amount.\n(iii) A declaration in Form A-3 made on non-judicial stamp paper of the requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 attested by the Tahsildar or a Gazetted Officer of the Prohibition and Excise Department declaring that he is not disqualified under any of the provisions of Rule 8.\n[7. Entry Pass.",
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            "title": "8. Persons not eligible to participate in the process of selection of applicants.",
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            "content": "(a) A person who is below the age of 21 years.\n(b) A person who has been convicted of any offences specified in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Act in respect of which he has been penalised or convicted within the preceding three years:\n(c) A person who has been convicted or whose licence has been cancelled for breach of any of the conditions of licence granted under Section 31 of the Act within the preceding three years;\n(d) A person who has been held guilty either in a departmental proceeding or in a Court, of an offence under Section 37 of the Act for adulteration of toddy by mixing any article injurious to public health or otherwise within the preceding three years.\n(e) A person who is suffering from any contagious disease:\n(f) A person who is a defaulter of excise revenue; or\n(g) A person who is adjudged as an insolvent by a competent Court.",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Impersonation in filing applications not allowed.",
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            "title": "10. Disqualifications.",
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            "title": "11. Officers authorised to conduct the selection process.",
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            "content": "[12. Submission of applications for enrolment for registration and selection for grant of license.\n(b) After enrolment as laid down in the sub-rule (l)(a), the applicant shall obtain Form-A3(B), Registration Certificate in Form-R1 and Entry Pass in Form-El, all system-generated, for each Shop separately for onward submission to the licensing authority as laid down under these Rules.\n(i) (a) [Challan/Demand Draft drawn in favour of licensing authority] for Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) in respect of Shop located in Mandals, towards non-refundable registration charge.\n(b) [Challan/Demand Draft drawn in favour of licensing authority] for Rs. 75,000/- (Rupees Seventy Five thousand only) in respect of Shop located in Nagar Panchayats and Municipalities and in the 2 Kms., Belt area from the periphery of the Municipalities, towards non-refundable registration charge.\n(c) [Challan/Demand Draft drawn in favour of licensing authority] for Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) in respect of Shop located in Municipal corporations and in their 5 Kms., belt area from the periphery, towards non-refundable registration charge.\n(d) [Challan/Demand Draft drawn in favour of licensing authority] for Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) towards non-refundable application fee.\n(ii) Two recent pass port size photographs along with Photostat copies of AADHAR card, PAN card, 2 years Income Tax returns/2 years VAT returns.\n(iii) Demand Draft for an amount of Rs. 3,00,000/- (Rupees Three lakhs only) towards earnest money deposit drawn in favour of the Licensing Authority to be adjusted against the licence fee payable if the shop licence is granted on selection of the applicant or returned if the same is not granted or refused due to any reason.\n(iv) Scheduled Tribe Certificate and local Scheduled Area Residence Certificate (only in respect of local S.T. candidates applying for shops in Scheduled Areas).\n(b) At the commencement of the selection process the licensing authority shall first announce the names of persons and the number of persons who have filed applications for a particular shop. (c) Where there is only one application for a shop, if the licensing authority is satisfied that the applicant is eligible for grant of licence and that the statutory requirements have been fulfilled, he shall collect the licence fees in the manner provided there for and grant the licence or if not so satisfied, reject the application after recording the reasons there for. (d) Where there are more than one application for a Notified shop, the selection among the eligible applicants for grant of licence shall be by drawal of LOT by the Collector, irrespective of the presence of the applicants. (dd) The Collector, after selecting the applicant in respect of a Shop, may continue drawl of lots and select one more applicant from among the remaining applicants as reserve applicant, who may, subject to the provisions of these rules, be allotted the A4 shop, in case the applicant selected first fails to comply with the conditions laid down in these rules on the day of drawl of lots or subsequently. (e) In case the selected applicant is not willing to take the licence, the earnest money deposit submitted alongwith the application in the form of Demand Draft shall stand forfeited to the Government. (f) The successful applicant shall sign his name or affix his thumb impression against the relevant entry in the register maintained for the purpose. (g) Where the successful applicant is not available at the place of selection, and fails to comply with the provisions laid down in these Rules, the earnest money deposit submitted alongwith the application in the form of Demand Draft shall be forfeited to the Government. (9) The District Collector may, by order, reject any application on the ground that the applicant has indulged in impersonation referred to under Rule 9. (10) No person shall be entitled to hold licence for more than one shop. In the event of a person being selected for a shop, all the other application(s) filed by him in respect of any other shop(s) shall automatically become invalid and the successful applicant, who has filed applications for more than one shop, shall immediately inform the details of other applications filed by him so as to declare them invalid.\n(c) Where there is only one application for a shop, if the licensing authority is satisfied that the applicant is eligible for grant of licence and that the statutory requirements have been fulfilled, he shall collect the licence fees in the manner provided there for and grant the licence or if not so satisfied, reject the application after recording the reasons there for.\n(d) Where there are more than one application for a Notified shop, the selection among the eligible applicants for grant of licence shall be by drawal of LOT by the Collector, irrespective of the presence of the applicants. (dd) The Collector, after selecting the applicant in respect of a Shop, may continue drawl of lots and select one more applicant from among the remaining applicants as reserve applicant, who may, subject to the provisions of these rules, be allotted the A4 shop, in case the applicant selected first fails to comply with the conditions laid down in these rules on the day of drawl of lots or subsequently. (e) In case the selected applicant is not willing to take the licence, the earnest money deposit submitted alongwith the application in the form of Demand Draft shall stand forfeited to the Government. (f) The successful applicant shall sign his name or affix his thumb impression against the relevant entry in the register maintained for the purpose. (g) Where the successful applicant is not available at the place of selection, and fails to comply with the provisions laid down in these Rules, the earnest money deposit submitted alongwith the application in the form of Demand Draft shall be forfeited to the Government. (9) The District Collector may, by order, reject any application on the ground that the applicant has indulged in impersonation referred to under Rule 9.\n(dd) The Collector, after selecting the applicant in respect of a Shop, may continue drawl of lots and select one more applicant from among the remaining applicants as reserve applicant, who may, subject to the provisions of these rules, be allotted the A4 shop, in case the applicant selected first fails to comply with the conditions laid down in these rules on the day of drawl of lots or subsequently.\n(e) In case the selected applicant is not willing to take the licence, the earnest money deposit submitted alongwith the application in the form of Demand Draft shall stand forfeited to the Government.\n(f) The successful applicant shall sign his name or affix his thumb impression against the relevant entry in the register maintained for the purpose.\n(g) Where the successful applicant is not available at the place of selection, and fails to comply with the provisions laid down in these Rules, the earnest money deposit submitted alongwith the application in the form of Demand Draft shall be forfeited to the Government.",
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            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Removal of certain persons from the place of selection.",
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            "number": "14",
            "title": "14. Signature in the Register.",
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            "content": "[15. Selected applicant shall obtain licence.",
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            "number": "16",
            "title": "16. Licence fee and privilege fee for retail shops, mode of levying and method of payment.",
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            "content": "(b) The licensee of a shop, the license period of which commences from 1st July shall pay the license fee for the license period either in one lump-sum or in two equal instalments at his option].\n[(b)Where the selected applicant opts to pay the licence fee in two instalments, he/she shall pay the annual license fee for the first year of the license period for the shop less the amount remitted under sub-rule (2) (iii) of Rule 12 on the day of selection or the succeeding working day by way of Challan. He/she shall also submit a Fixed Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee in Form-A5, equal to the annual licence fee, valid for 13 months commencing from 1st July issued by a Scheduled Bank situated in Andhra Pradesh, within two and half months of his/her selection and obtain the licence]\n(b) The Licensee of a shop, the license period of which commences from 1st July shall remit the 2nd instalment sum equal to the annual licence fee, on or before 20th June of the succeeding year.\n(c) The Licensee of a shop, the license period of which commences from 1st April shall remit the 3rd instalment sum equal to [nine months licence fee]\n(d) The licensee shall also remit Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakhs only) towards non refundable re-registration charge on or before 20th June of the succeeding year].\n[17. Re-allotment in case of failure to deposit moneys",
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            "number": "18",
            "title": "18. Sale by outlets of A.P.B.C.L and by the licence holder of a IMFL Manufactory/Brewery.",
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            "content": "[19. Counterpart Agreement.\n[20. Issue and commencement of licence.\n[21. Bar on renewal of licence.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "22. Death of a licensee.",
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            "content": "[23. Period of the licence and commencement of business.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "24. Licensing Authority.",
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            "number": "25",
            "title": "25. Selection of Premises.",
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            "content": "(b) No shop for the sale of liquor shall be (i) visible from a national or state highway (ii) directly accessible from a national or state highway and (iii) situated within a distance of 500 Mts. of the outer edge of the national or state highway or of a service lane along the highway.\n(c) No signages and advertisements of the availability of liquors shall be permitted both on national and state highways].\n(a) \"Place of public worship\" means a temple registered with the Endowment Department, Mosque registered with Wakf Board and Church and includes such other religious institutions, as the State Government may by order specify in this behalf;\n(b) \"Educational Institutions\" means any Primary school, Middle School and High School recognized by the State Government or Central Government, Junior College or any College affiliated to any University established by law:\n[(c) \"High Way\" means National High way or State Highway as notified by the competent authority].\n[(d) \"Hospital\" means any hospital which is managed or owned by a local authority, State Government or Central Government or any private hospital and having a provision of at least thirty (30) beds] .\n[26. Non-refundable Registration Charge and License Fee for Permit Room and method payment.",
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            "number": "27",
            "title": "27. Transport permit.",
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        },
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            "number": "28",
            "title": "28. Sale permitted at the licensed premises only.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "29. Godown Licence for storage of IMFL/FL in Form A-4(G).",
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            "content": "(ii) The godown shall be located in a revenue village/Municipality/Municipal Corporation limits where the A-4 shop is located.\n(iii) The licensee shall remove or transfer any stock of IMFL/FL from the godown to the A-4 shop for sale under valid transport permit issued by the Prohibition and Excise officer of the concerned Prohibition & Excise Station having jurisdiction.\n(iv) The licensee shall not sell or allow consumption in the licensed premises of the godown.\n(v) The licensee shall not display the sign board or IMFL in the licensed premises.\n(vi) The licence fee for the period of issue of godown licence shall be Rs.1,00,000/-",
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        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "30. Licence to be exhibited.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "31. Hours of Business.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "32. Dry Days.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i)\n26th January\n-\nRepublic day\n(ii)\n15th August\n-\nIndependence day\n(iii)\n2nd October\n-\nGandhi Jayanthi.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "33. Licensee not to declare any person to be or not to be his partner.",
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            "content": "",
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        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "34. Licensee not to stock unauthorized Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "35. The Licensee not to stock Indian Made Foreign Liquor or Foreign Liquor at unauthorized place.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "36. Licensee to sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor of specified Strength.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 24
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "37. Indian Made Foreign Liquor or Foreign Liquor not to be adulterated.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 25
        },
        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "38. Adulterated Indian Made Foreign Liquor or Foreign Liquor to be seized.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 26
        },
        {
            "number": "39",
            "title": "39. Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor shall not be given or sold to certain persons.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) Lunatics;\n(ii) Persons known or believed to be in a state of drunkenness;\n(iii) Persons about whom it is known or suspected that they are likely to participate in the commission of sedition, insurrection, breach of peace or any other similar offence threatening public peace and tranquility;\n(iv) Soldiers in uniform and the camp servants of military officers in their uniform;\n(v) Persons below (21) years of age.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 27
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "40. Bottles for sale to carry labels.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 28
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "41. Sale of only duty paid Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 29
        },
        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "42. Maximum Retail Price.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 30
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "43. Harbouring of certain persons prohibited.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 31
        },
        {
            "number": "44",
            "title": "44. Employment of servants.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) Persons below twenty one years of age,\n(ii) Women,\n(iii) Persons suffering from any infectious or contagious diseases,\n(iv) Persons of unsound mind,\n(v) Persons who in the opinion of the Prohibition & Excise Superintendent is of a bad character,\n(vi) Persons whose Nowkarnama or licences has previously been cancelled within the preceding three years,\n(vii) Persons convicted of any offence under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, (Act of 17 of 1968) or the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Central Act 61 of 1985) within the preceding three years,\n(viii) Persons convicted under Section 482 to 489 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860),\n(ix) Defaulters in payment of an amount due to the State Government under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act or the Rules made thereunder,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 32
        },
        {
            "number": "45",
            "title": "45. Intimation to Excise officer.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 33
        },
        {
            "number": "46",
            "title": "46. Consignments to be opened only in the presence of the excise officer.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 34
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "47. No breakages or losses in transit allowed.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "[48. Licensee to maintain accounts.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 35
        },
        {
            "number": "49",
            "title": "49. Licensee to maintain brand-wise accounts.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 36
        },
        {
            "number": "50",
            "title": "50. Entries in the daily accounts register.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 37
        },
        {
            "number": "51",
            "title": "51. Statements of accounts to be furnished.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 38
        },
        {
            "number": "52",
            "title": "52. Monetary transactions with officers prohibited.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 39
        },
        {
            "number": "53",
            "title": "53. Officers authorised to inspect premises.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 40
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "54. Inspection book to be maintained.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 41
        },
        {
            "number": "55",
            "title": "55. Licence to be surrendered to the Prohibition and Excise Superintendent on expiry.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 42
        },
        {
            "number": "56",
            "title": "56. Licensees to abide by the provisions of the Act etc.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 43
        },
        {
            "number": "57",
            "title": "57. Suspension, withdrawal or cancellation of a, licence or permit.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 44
        },
        {
            "number": "58",
            "title": "58. Stocks on cancellation of licence.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 45
        },
        {
            "number": "59",
            "title": "59. Stocks on withdrawal of licence.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 46
        },
        {
            "number": "60",
            "title": "60. No Remission for closure.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 47
        },
        {
            "number": "61",
            "title": "61. Removal of difficulties.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Form A-1\nForm A-1\n( See Rule 6(i))\n( See Rule 6(i))\nDeclaration\nDeclaration\nForm A-2\nForm A-2\n( See Rule 6 (ii))\nAffidavit\nAffidavit\n(To be filled by the applicant)\nDescription of immovable property\nExtent of property\nLocation\nSole or joint, If joint the extent of share\nValue of share of the Property owned by him in\n\t\t\t\tColumn No.2 & 4.\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 48
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Lands",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) Agricultural\n\t\t\t\tlands,\n(b) Non- Agricultural\n\t\t\t\tlands.\n(2) Buildings\n(a) Residential houses\n\t\t\t\tetc.,\n(b) Commercial\n(c) Other categories\n(3) Industries\nForm A-2(S)\nForm A-2(S)\n( See Rule 16 (iii))\nSurity bond cum Affidavit\nSurity bond cum Affidavit\n(To be filled by a surety)\nDescription of immovable property\nExtent of property\nLocation\nSole or joint, If joint the extent of share\nValue of share of the Property owned by him in\n\t\t\t\tColumn No.2 & 4.\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 49
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Lands",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) Agricultural\n\t\t\t\tlands,\n(b) Non- Agricultural\n\t\t\t\tlands.\n(2) Buildings\n(a) Residential houses\n\t\t\t\tetc.,\n(b) Commercial\n(c) Other categories\n(3) Industries\n1.\n2.\nBefore me\n( See Rule 6(iii))\nDeclaration\nDeclaration\nSignature\nEntry Pass .............................................. District\nEntry Pass .............................................. District\n( See Rule 7)\nGovernment of Andhra Pradesh Prohibition and Excise Department\nSerial No. ( )                                                                                                                                             Date:\nDistrict\n[Form A-3(A)]\n[Form A-3(A)]\n( See Rule 12 )\nApplication for registration for participation in the selection process of Shop\nApplication for registration for participation in the selection process of Shop\n[Form A-3(B)]\n[Form A-3(B)]\nApplication for Grant of License of Shop GSL No. ................... as Notified in the District Gazette.\n( Rule 12)\n[Bar Code]\nGazette No. ....................................................................................Dated .........................................................\nAffix Passport Size Photograph of the Applicant\nDistrict",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 50
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Name of the Applicant",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 51
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Father's Name",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 52
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Full Residential Address",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 53
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Age",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 54
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Registered Mobile No.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 55
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Income Tax PAN No.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 56
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Aadhar Number",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 57
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Gazette Serial Number of the Shop",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 58
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Mandal/ Nagar Panchayat/ Municipality/\n\t\t\t\tMunicipal Corporation of the Shop as notified in the Gazette",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 59
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. License fee notified for the Shop",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":\n(to be filled by the applicant)",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 60
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. License Period",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":\n(to be filled by the applicant)",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 61
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Details of Payment of EMD (See Rule 12\n\t\t\t\t(2)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":\n(to be filled by the applicant)\nDD No.\nBank\nAmount Rs.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 62
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Sole proprietor/ partnership/ Firm/ Company\n\t\t\t\t(give detail)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":\n(to be filled by the applicant)\nSole\nPartnership\nCompany",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 63
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "14. Address of Premises to be License",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":\n(to be filled by the applicant)\nAddress (not mandatory)",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 64
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "15. Details of other Excise License, if any,\n\t\t\t\theld by him in the State of A.P.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":\n(to be filled by the applicant)\nDetails",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 65
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "16. IT/ VAT returns for two years (Xerox copies\n\t\t\t\tto be attached at the time of submission)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": ":\nYes/ No (if No, application is liable for\n\t\t\t\trejection)\nSignature of the Applicant\nForm A-4\nForm A-4\n( See Rule 15)\nLicence for the sale of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor by shop\nLicence for the sale of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor by shop\nBoundaries\nEast:\nWest:\nNorth:\nSouth:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 66
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. The privilege extends to the sale of all kinds of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor which can be sold for removal from the licensed premises in sealed receptacles in quantities not exceeding 6 Quarts in respect of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign liquor other than Beer and 12 bottles in respect of Beer in one transaction to an unlicensed person.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Licensee can also sell stocks of IMFL/FL to the holder of licence in Form EP-1 without any restriction on the quantity .\nThe Licensee can also sell stocks of IMFL/FL to the holder of licence in Form EP-1 without any restriction on the quantity",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 67
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. The Licensee is prohibited from purifying, colouring and flavouring the Indian Made Foreign Liquor or mixing any material therewith and from blending another kind of Indian Made Foreign Liquor with it or to keep to his possession other than liquor authorised under this licence.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 68
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. The Licensee is prohibited from bottling Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 69
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. The possession or sale of diluted beer by the Licensee is prohibited.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 70
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. All Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor sold under this licence shall be duty paid and obtained from the IML Depot of the Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited as allotted by the Licensing Authority.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 71
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. The Licensee shall sell only duty paid Indian Made Foreign Liquor in sealed, capsuled bottles affixed with Excise Adhesive Labels and manufacturers labels duly approved by the commissioner of Prohibition &Excise as required, under these rules.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 72
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. The Licensee shall maintain and furnish to the Prohibition & Excise Superintendent statistics showing the consumption of all kinds of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor separately.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 73
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. This licence is not transferable,",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 74
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. The Licensee shall be subject to cancellation or suspension at will by the Commissioner,",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 75
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. The Licensee shall not act in any manner prejudicial to the interests of the revenues of the Government.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 76
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. The Licensee shall sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor at prices not exceeding the Maximum Retail Price printed on the liquor bottles and issue bills accordingly.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 77
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. The Licensee shall abide by the Rules and instructions issued by the Government/Commissioner from time to time.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Form A-4 (A)\nForm A-4 (A)\n( See Rule 24)\nApplication for grant of privilege in Form A-4(B) for Permit Room for consumption of Indian Made Foreign Liquor/Foreign Liquor\n[Affix requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1889, as amended from time to time]",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 78
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Name of the applicant:",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 79
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Full residential address:",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 80
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Details of A-4 Licence",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "a) Name of the Licence\nb) Licence No. etc.,\nc) Period for which the licence is valid",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 81
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Details of premises to be licensed (boundaries of the premises are to be specified and building plan of the proposed premises in triplicate shall be enclosed.)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 82
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Details of other licences held by him",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 83
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Date on which he can commence business",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 84
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. The amount of licence fee paid",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(Treasury challan to be enclosed)\nI hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. If at a later stage any of the facts are found to be false the licence may be cancelled and I may be prosecuted as per provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 or the rules thereunder.\nI, hereby, undertake to abide by the rules and licence conditions prescribed under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968.\nSignature of the applicant\nForm A-4 (B)\nForm A-4 (B)\n( See rule 24)\nDate:\nBoundaries\nEast\nWest\nNorth\nSouth\nConditions :\nConditions",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 85
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. The Licensee shall be bound by the provision of the A P Excise (Grant of licence of selling by Shop and conditions of Licence) Rules, 2012 and as amended from time to time and also by the following special conditions.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 86
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. The privilege conferred herein extends only for allowing consumption of Indian Made Foreign Liquor/Foreign Liquor supplied by APBCL and sold by the A-4 Licensee.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 87
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. The licence is not transferable",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 88
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. The licence shall be subject to cancellation or suspension at will by the Commissioner",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 89
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. The Licensee shall not act in any manner prejudicial to the interests of the revenues of the Government.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Form A-4 (G)\nForm A-4 (G)\n( See Rule 29)\n( See Rule 29)\nApplication form for licence to store IML/BEER\n(Affix requisite value as per the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1889 as amended from time to time).",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 90
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Name of the applicant:",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 91
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Full residential address:",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 92
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Details of company or partnership With\n\t\t\t\tregistration particulars.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 93
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Details of A-4 Licence held",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 94
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Details of premises to be licensed for\n\t\t\t\tstorage of IML/Beer",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "D.No.\nStreet No.\nBoundaries\nEast\nWest\nNorth\nSouth",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 95
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Details of other licenses held by him/her",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 96
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Date on which he can commence to store\n\t\t\t\tIML/Beer",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Signature of the applicant\nForm A-4(AG)\nForm A-4(AG)\n( See Rule 29)\nDate:\nLicence for Godown attached to A-4 shop for permitting storage of IMFL/Beer.\nBoundaries\n1.\nEast\nlocality .........Village/Town..................\n2.\nWest\nduring the period commencing from\n3.\nNorth\n........... ending with 30th June, .................20\n4.\nSouth\n, subject to following conditions and\n\t\t\t\tstipulations to be observed.\nConditions\ni. The Licensee shall be bound by the provision of the A P Excise (Grant of licence of selling by shop and conditions of Licence) Rules, 2012 and as amended from time to time and also by the following special conditions.\nii. The privilege conferred herein extends only for allowing storage of Indian Made Foreign Liquor/Foreign Liquor supplied by APBCL and sold by the A-4 shop.\niii. The licence is not transferable.\niv. The licence shall be subject to cancellation or suspension at will by the Commissioner of Prohibition. & Excise.\nv. The Licensee shall not act in any manner prejudicial to the interests of the revenues of the Government.\nForm A-5\nForm A-5\n( See Rule 16)\nBank Guarantee\nBank Guarantee\n(1) We .......................................................... do hereby undertake to (indicate the name of the Bank) ........................................................................................................pay amounts due and payable under this guarantee without any demur, merely on a demand from the Government. Any such demand made on the Bank shall be conclusive both as regards breach of the terms and conditions and the amount due under the rules and the contract. However our liability under this guarantee shall be restricted to an amount not exceeding Rs. ..........................................................\n(2) We also undertake to pay interest at the rate of 18% for the period over and above 15 days from the date of receipt of demand of claim for payment in writing from you to the date of actual payment made by us.\n(3) We undertake to pay to the Government any money so demanded or notwithstanding any dispute or disputes raised by the Licensee(s) in any suit or proceeding pending before any court or Tribunal relating thereto in the absence of jurisdiction or prohibitory order, our liability under this present being absolute and unequivocal.\n(4) The Government is free to demand the amount guaranteed either completely or in parts as it may suit them. The payment so made by us under this bond shall be a valid discharge of our liability for payment thereunder and the Licensee (s) shall have no claim against us for making such payment.\n(5) We ............................................................................................... (indicate the name of the Bank) ............................................................. further agree that the guarantee herein contained shall remaining in full force and effect during the period that would be taken for the performance of the said agreement and that it shall continue to be enforceable till all the dues of the Government under or its claims satisfied or charged to till ....................................................office/Department Minister of ................................................................................. certify that the terms and conditions of the said agreement have been fully and properly carried out by the said Licensee(s) and accordingly discharge this guarantee.\n(6) We ............................................................................................... (indicate the name of the Bank) .................................................................... further agree with the Government that the Government shall have the fullest liberty without our consent and without affecting in any manner our obligation hereunder to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said agreement or to extend time of performance by the said Licensee (s) from time to time any of the powers exercisable by the Government against the said Licensee (s) and to forbear or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said agreement and shall not be relieved from our liability by reason of any such variation, or extension being granted to the said Licensee(s) or by any such matter or thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties would, but for this provision, have effect of so relieving us.\n(7) This guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the constitution of the Bank or the Licensees.\n(8) We ............................................................................................... (indicate the name of the Bank) ......................................................... undertake not to revoke this guarantee during its currency except with the previous consent of the Government in writing.\n(9) We ............................................................................................... (indicate the name of the Bank) ......................................................... lastly state that this guarantee will remain in force for a period of ......................................................... months from the date of execution or clearance certificate obtained from the government whichever is later.\nForm A-6\nForm A-6\n( See Rule 19)\nCounterpart Agreement for grant of Licence for selling by Shops\nCounterpart Agreement for grant of Licence for selling by Shops\nSignature or Thumb-impression of\nLicensee/Licensees.\nProhibition and Excise Superintendent\nForm N-1\nForm N-1\nNowkarnama\n( See Rule- 44)\n( See Rule- 44)\n1) District, 2) Mandal, 3) Village 4) (i) Name of the shop (ii) Number of the licence & Date. 5) (i) Name of the Licensee ((ii) Address, 6) (i) Name of the Agent or the authorised Servant (ii) Date of Birth/Age, (iii) Father's name, (iv) Identification Marks of the Agent or the authorised servant, 7) Signature or thumb impression of the Agent or the authorised servant. 8) Signature or thumb impression of the Licensee\nHere affix Photograph, of the agent or the Authorised Servant.\nHere affix Photograph, of the agent or the Authorised Servant.\nHere affix Photograph, of the agent or the Authorised Servant.\nProhibition and Excise Superintendent\nNote:-",
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            "content": "[Form R1]\n[Form R1]\n(Rule 12)\n[Bar Code]\nDated ..........................................................",
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            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Name of the Applicant :",
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            "title": "3. Full Residential Address :",
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        },
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Age :",
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        },
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Registered Mobile No. :",
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        },
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Income Tax PAN :",
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        },
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Aadhar Number :",
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            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Mandal/ Nagar Panchayat/ Municipality/ Municipal Corporation :",
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            "content": "10. e-mail ID :\nAuthorized signatory\nForm R-2\nForm R-2\n( See Rule - 49 )\nDaily Brand-wise Account Register.\nDate\nItem\nOpening Stock\nReceipts\nIssues\nQuarts\nPints\nNips\nDips\nQuarts\nPints\nNips\nDips\nQuarts\nPints\nNips\nDips\n1\n2\n3\n4\n5\n6\n7\n8\n9\n10\n11\n12\n13\n14\nBalance\nQuarts\nPints\nNips\nDips\nSignature of the Licensee\n15\n16\n17\n18\n19\nForm I-1\nForm I-1\nInspection Book\nInspection Book\n( See Rule - 54)\n( See Rule - 54)\n1) Date of Inspection,\n2) Time of Inspection,\n3) Name of the Officer Inspecting with his designation,\n4) Quantity of liquors as per stock books,\n5) Quantity found actually in stock,\n6) Difference if any, and the reasons given by the Licensee\n7) General conditions of the licensed premises,\n8) Other remarks or directions, if any,\nSignature of the Officer inspecting\n(By Order and in the name of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh)\n(By Order and in the name of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh)\nAsutosh Mishra\nAsutosh Mishra\nPrincipal Secretary to Government\nPrincipal Secretary to Government",
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    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "ap048",
        "Act Number": "Published vide Notification G.O.Ms.No. 391, dated 18.6.2012",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "2012",
        "Short Title": "Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence of selling by shop and conditions of licence) Rules, 2012",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Andhra Pradesh"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:18"
}

Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of licence of selling by shop and conditions of licence) Rules, 2012

Sections

1. Short title, extent, commencement and application.

2. Definitions.

3. Grant of right to sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor.

6. Declaration etc.

8. Persons not eligible to participate in the process of selection of applicants.

9. Impersonation in filing applications not allowed.

10. Disqualifications.

11. Officers authorised to conduct the selection process.

13. Removal of certain persons from the place of selection.

14. Signature in the Register.

16. Licence fee and privilege fee for retail shops, mode of levying and method of payment.

18. Sale by outlets of A.P.B.C.L and by the licence holder of a IMFL Manufactory/Brewery.

22. Death of a licensee.

24. Licensing Authority.

25. Selection of Premises.

27. Transport permit.

28. Sale permitted at the licensed premises only.

29. Godown Licence for storage of IMFL/FL in Form A-4(G).

30. Licence to be exhibited.

31. Hours of Business.

32. Dry Days.

33. Licensee not to declare any person to be or not to be his partner.

34. Licensee not to stock unauthorized Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor.

35. The Licensee not to stock Indian Made Foreign Liquor or Foreign Liquor at unauthorized place.

36. Licensee to sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor of specified Strength.

37. Indian Made Foreign Liquor or Foreign Liquor not to be adulterated.

38. Adulterated Indian Made Foreign Liquor or Foreign Liquor to be seized.

39. Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor shall not be given or sold to certain persons.

40. Bottles for sale to carry labels.

41. Sale of only duty paid Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor.

42. Maximum Retail Price.

43. Harbouring of certain persons prohibited.

44. Employment of servants.

45. Intimation to Excise officer.

46. Consignments to be opened only in the presence of the excise officer.

47. No breakages or losses in transit allowed.

49. Licensee to maintain brand-wise accounts.

50. Entries in the daily accounts register.

51. Statements of accounts to be furnished.

52. Monetary transactions with officers prohibited.

53. Officers authorised to inspect premises.

54. Inspection book to be maintained.

55. Licence to be surrendered to the Prohibition and Excise Superintendent on expiry.

56. Licensees to abide by the provisions of the Act etc.

57. Suspension, withdrawal or cancellation of a, licence or permit.

58. Stocks on cancellation of licence.

59. Stocks on withdrawal of licence.

60. No Remission for closure.

61. Removal of difficulties.

1. Lands

1. Lands

1. Name of the Applicant

2. Father's Name

3. Full Residential Address

4. Age

5. Registered Mobile No.

6. Income Tax PAN No.

7. Aadhar Number

8. Gazette Serial Number of the Shop

9. Mandal/ Nagar Panchayat/ Municipality/ Municipal Corporation of the Shop as notified in the Gazette

10. License fee notified for the Shop

11. License Period

12. Details of Payment of EMD (See Rule 12 (2)(iii)

13. Sole proprietor/ partnership/ Firm/ Company (give detail)

14. Address of Premises to be License

15. Details of other Excise License, if any, held by him in the State of A.P.

16. IT/ VAT returns for two years (Xerox copies to be attached at the time of submission)

2. The Licensee is prohibited from purifying, colouring and flavouring the Indian Made Foreign Liquor or mixing any material therewith and from blending another kind of Indian Made Foreign Liquor with it or to keep to his possession other than liquor authorised under this licence.

3. The Licensee is prohibited from bottling Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor.

4. The possession or sale of diluted beer by the Licensee is prohibited.

5. All Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor sold under this licence shall be duty paid and obtained from the IML Depot of the Andhra Pradesh Beverages Corporation Limited as allotted by the Licensing Authority.

6. The Licensee shall sell only duty paid Indian Made Foreign Liquor in sealed, capsuled bottles affixed with Excise Adhesive Labels and manufacturers labels duly approved by the commissioner of Prohibition &Excise as required, under these rules.

7. The Licensee shall maintain and furnish to the Prohibition & Excise Superintendent statistics showing the consumption of all kinds of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor separately.

8. This licence is not transferable,

9. The Licensee shall be subject to cancellation or suspension at will by the Commissioner,

10. The Licensee shall not act in any manner prejudicial to the interests of the revenues of the Government.

11. The Licensee shall sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor at prices not exceeding the Maximum Retail Price printed on the liquor bottles and issue bills accordingly.

12. The Licensee shall abide by the Rules and instructions issued by the Government/Commissioner from time to time.