License is necessary to serve liquor in New Year or other parties, know where and how to get it

A license to serve liquor is mandatory in India. Serving liquor without a license is illegal and strict action is taken against it. Whether you are hosting a party at home or in a hotel, restaurant, or banquet hall, it is necessary to obtain a license to serve liquor. Let us know what has to be done for a one day license.

License is required to serve liquor at a party

• During New Year celebrations or other parties, people often arrange for alcohol.
• To serve liquor anywhere, permission from the concerned state government is required.
• The Excise Department takes action against serving liquor without a license, which can result in heavy fines and jail sentences.

Why is license necessary?

1. Legal permission:
   The state government allows only licensed persons to sell or serve liquor.
2. Protection from legal action:
   Serving liquor without a license can result in fine as well as jail sentence.
3. Required Documents:
   To serve liquor at a party, it is mandatory to obtain a license from the Excise Department.

How to get a one day license?

1. For party at home:
   • If you are having a party at home, you can get the license by paying a fee of Rs 500.
   • For this one has to apply in the Excise Department.
2. For Banquet Hall or Commercial Place:
   • For a party in a banquet hall or commercial place, a license of Rs 10,000 has to be taken.
   • The license is valid for only one day and remains valid till 12 midnight.

License application process

1. Where to Apply:
   • For license you have to apply to the excise department of your state.
2. Required information:
   • The location, time, and other details of the party have to be provided.
   • Fees are paid in the prescribed manner.
3. Validity of License:
   • One day license is valid till 12 midnight on the day of the party.

What happens if the license is not obtained?

• The Excise Department takes strict action against serving liquor without a license.
• Along with fine, there can also be jail sentence.
• It is illegal to sell or serve liquor without the permission of the state government.