Standing Order No. 3566/2026 of the Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 15th April, 2026 on the retail vend of liquor [C1H-TZ9]

Standing Order No. 3566/2026

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 15th April, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Circles Inspector of Excise,

Subject: The retail vend of liquor by retail vendors under the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915 (Madhya Pradesh Act 2 of 1915), the Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the retail vend of liquor by retail vendors.

2. The matter has been examined. Every retail vendor carrying on the retail vend of liquor shall make an application in Form F to the Government of Madhya Pradesh within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Circle Inspector of Excise shall ensure that permit is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Madhya Pradesh within forty-five days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

(Secretary to Government)