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?
- Legal permission:
The state government allows only licensed persons to sell or serve liquor. - Protection from legal action:
Serving liquor without a license can result in fine as well as jail sentence. - 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?
- 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.
- 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
- Where to Apply:
- For license you have to apply to the excise department of your state.
- Required information:
- The location, time, and other details of the party have to be provided.
- Fees are paid in the prescribed manner.
- 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.
