An Intoxicating Legal Battle Culminates In The Supreme Court Favoring States
The Court held that state governments have the primary authority to legislate on intoxicating liquor, including industrial alcohol, under Entry 8 of the State List. Through its majority judgment, the Court overturned the 1990 judgment that had granted the Centre greater regulatory power over industrial alcohol. It empowers state governments to enact their own regulations governing the production, distribution, and sale of industrial alcohol within their respective jurisdictions.
Amendment to Retail Excise Tax in Andhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh announced an important amendment regarding the Additional Retail Excise Tax (ARET) on various alcoholic beverages
New Excise Duty on Foreign Liquor in Chhattisgarh
The notification introduces an additional duty on foreign liquor purchases made by the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited (CSMCL).
New Petroleum Taxation Rules: What You Need to Know
The Meghalaya (Sale of Petroleum and Petroleum Products) Taxation (Amendment) Rules 2024 represent a considerable shift towards a more flexible and accommodating approach to taxation
New Karnataka Excise (Brewery)(Amendment) Rules 2024
The Karnataka Excise (Brewery) (Amendment) Rules, 2024, revise definitions, licensing fees, and operational rules for microbreweries in Karnataka. They reflect the state’s commitment to fostering a regulated yet vibrant craft beer industry.
New Changes to the F.L.-10 License Fee in Chhattisgarh
The Government of Chhattisgarh on July 16th 2024, suppressed an older notification related to annual license fees for wholesale purchase, storage and sale of foreign liquor. The new notification is regarding changes in the annual license fees for the F.L.-10 License. This license is essential for businesses involved in the wholesale purchase, storage, and sale of foreign liquor.
SOP For ZLD Verification Of Distilleries
The Government of India has implemented a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the verification process for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems in distilleries. This initiative aims to expedite the disbursement of financial assistance under a scheme promoting ethanol production.
India Hosts 64th Council Meeting of International Sugar Organization
India highlighted its role as the world’s largest sugar consumer and a significant biofuel producer. The the importance of biofuels in combating climate change and the success of India’s Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme was also emphasised.
FSSAI Seeks To Increase Maximum Content Of Esters In Fruit Wines
The present draft amendment specifically seeks to enhance the maximum content of esters expressed as ethyl acetate (g/l of absolute alcohol). However, this enhancement is restricted to fruit wine other than grape wine. The level has been increased from 2.0 g/l of absolute alcohol to 3.0 g/l of absolute alcohol. The level of esters expressed as ethyl acetate for all other wines remains unchanged.
