आबकारी, मनोरंजन एवं विलासिता कर विभाग 
GRANT OF L-1 LICENCE:
Every year Government of NCT of Delhi formulates the Excise Policy and approves Terms & Conditions for grant of L-1 licenses. In pursuance to this policy and the approved terms & conditions, licences in form L-1 are granted for the wholesale supply of Indian liquor. These are granted to a Company or a society or a partnership firm or proprietorship firm having licensed manufacturing units(distillery / brewery /winery/bottling plant).
The applications for the grant of Licence are invited through the public notice published in some of the leading newspapers and in the official website of the Department. An application for the grant of L-1 Licence is required to be made in response to the public notice in the prescribed format together with its Appendices ('B' and 'C') to the Dy. Commissioner of Excise. The prime job of L-1 Licensee is to supply liquor to the holders of Licenses in form L-6, L-7,L-9,L-10,L-12,L-13,L-14,L-15,L-16,L-17,L-18,L-19,L-20,L-21,L-28,L-29 and other liquor licences in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The aspirants for the grant of L-1 Licences have to comply with the procedure as laid down in the terms and conditions for the grant of L-1 Licences which are made available in the Office during the notice period. The applicant has to submit the following documents alongwith the application on the prescribed format :
CHECK LIST FOR GRANT OF L-1 LICENCE
| S.No. | Document Required |
|---|---|
| 1. | Affidavit under section 13 of Delhi Excise Act,2009 and Rule 23 & 35 of Delhi Excise Rules,2010 |
| 2. | Memorandum and Article of Association of the company partnership deed under the Partnership Act,1932/Certificate of registration in the Cooperative Society/partnership deed under Limited Liability Act/Resolution passed by Board of Directors. |
| 3. | License copy of Distillery/Brewery/Bottling Plant from where the brand is being manufactured/bottled in English Language duly certified by concern Excise Authorities. |
| 4. | List of Directors partners/members of the company/firm/society or form-32 in case of change from MCA (As applicable). |
| 5. | Affidavit regarding non- black listing of the applicant firm/applicant/directors/partner/etc and non-holding of retail license. |
| 6. | Photograph of MD and attorney |
| 7. | No Dues Certificate from Delhi Excise Department |
| 8. | An Affidavit-cum-declaration in prescribed proforma |
| 9. | Affidavit regarding submission of Police clearance certificate as per section 13 of the Delhi Excise Act,2009 (within 30 days of grant of license) |
| 10. | Official Communication details i.e. Name of directors/partners, official mail ID, Contact no., address etc. |
| 11. | No Dues Certificate from VAT Department. |
| 12. | Copy of PAN Card of partnership firm/Company/proprietorship/society LLP |
| 13. | Copy of IT Return/Income Tax Clearance Certificate/IT Assessment order/order of company/partnership firm/proprietorship society LLP |
| 14. | Personal Bond with Surety of Rs. 5 lacs |
| 15. | Power of Attorney duly signed by authorized Director/MD/Appointment of Attorney by the applicant |
| 16. | Board Resolution/Proof of Authorization in favour of applicant to apply for Excise license for the current year |
| 17. | An attested copy of the annual account and balance sheet duly audited for last two years |
| 18. | A Certificate of Solvency to the extend of Rs. 2. Lacs issued by SDM/scheduled commercial bank FDR of Rs. 2. Lacs) |
| 19. | Ownership documents of BWH |
| 20. | Rent/lease documents between applicant and owner of BWH (in case applicant is not owner) |
| 21. | NOC from owner of BWH |
| 22. | Fire Safety Certificate |
| 23. | Affidavit regarding fire safety measures |
| 24. | Insurance of BWH |
| 25. | Site plan of BWH (issued by architect) |
| 26. | Name, address and photograph of each of the employees working at the BWH along with details of DOB supported by copy of ID proof. |
CHECK LIST FOR GRANT OF L-1F LICENCE
| S.No. | Document Required |
|---|---|
| 1. | Affidavit under section 13 of Delhi Excise Act,2009 and Rule 23 & 35 of Delhi Excise Rules,2010 |
| 2. | Memorandum and Article of Association of the company partnership deed under the Partnership Act,1932/Certificate of registration in the Cooperative Society/partnership deed under Limited Liability Act/Resolution passed by Board of Directors. |
| 3. | List of Directors partners/members of the company/firm/society or form-32 in case of change from MOA (As applicable). |
| 4. | Affidavit regarding non- black listing of the applicant firm/applicant/directors/partner/etc and non-holding of retail license. |
| 5. | Photograph of MD and attorney |
| 6. | No Dues Certificate from Delhi Excise Department |
| 7. | An Affidavit-cum-declaration in prescribed proforma |
| 8. | Affidavit regarding submission of Police clearance certificate as per section 13 of the Delhi Excise Act,2009 (within 30 days of grant of license) |
| 9. | Official Communication details i.e. Name of directors/partners, official mail ID, Contact no., address etc. |
| 10. | No Dues Certificate from VAT Department, Delhi. |
| 11. | Copy of PAN Card of partnership firm/Company/proprietorship/society LLP |
| 12. | Power of Attorney duly signed by authorized Director/MD/Appointment of Attorney by the applicant |
| 13. | Board Resolution/Proof of Authorization in favour of applicant to apply for Excise license for the current year |
| 14. | An attested copy of the annual account and balance sheet duly audited for last two years |
| 15. | PAN/FSSAI/VAT/IEC of Principle Importer and Applicant |
| 16. | Copy of latest IT Return/Income Tax Clearance/IT Assessment of company/partnership firm/LLP/Society/Proprietorship |
| 17. | A Certificate of Solvency to the extend of Rs. 2. Lacs issued by SDM/scheduled commercial bank FDR of Rs. 2. Lacs) |
| 18. | Personal Bond with Surety of Rs. 5 lacs |
| 19. | Ownership documents of BWH |
| 20. | Rent/lease documents between applicant and owner of BWH (in case applicant is not owner) |
| 21. | NOC from owner of BWH |
| 22. | NOC from custom in case of custom BWH is not in the name of applicant |
| 23. | Certificate/Attested copy of custom applied BWH |
| 24. | Fire Safety Certificate |
| 25. | Affidavit regarding fire safety measures |
| 26. | Insurance of BWH |
| 27. | List of BWH employees along with ID proof & D.O.B. /photograph |
| 28. | Site plan of BWH (issued by architect in original) |
In addition, for approval of whisky, beer and rum brands, such brands should have sold a prescribed minimum quantity in All India Market excluding Delhi during the last two preceding years as indicated in the terms and conditions. For the year 2022-2023, the minimum sale criteria as per maximum retail price are given below:-
WHISKY BRANDS
| S.No. | Retail Price Segment | Minimum Sale Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Upto Rs. 140/- | 80,000 cases |
| 2 | Rs. 141 to 250/- | 1,20,000 cases |
| 3. | Rs. 251 to 400/- | 60,000 cases |
| 4. | Rs. 401 and above | Nil |
RUM BRANDS
| S.No. | Retail Price Segment | Minimum Sale Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Upto Rs. 120/- (Cheaper Category) | 50,000 cases |
| 2 | Rs. 121 to 250/- | 60,000 cases |
| 3. | Rs. 251 and above | Nil |
BEER BRANDS
| S.No. | Retail Price Segment | Minimum Sale Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | With above 5% alcoholic strength and MRP upto Rs.100/- | 3,50,000 cases |
| 2 | Upto 5% alcoholic strength and MRP upto Rs.100/- | 1,50,000 cases
|
| 3. | International Beer Brands | 5,00,000 cases |
| 4. | Diet Beer | Nil |
| 5. | MRP more than Rs.100/- | Nil |
Once the licence is approved, the applicant is required to have a Bonded Warehouse approved for storage of liquor. Broadly speaking the applicant immediately on the approval of L-1 Licence has to deposit Licence Fee, Label registration fee and Bonded Warehouse fee & apply for the following :-
| 1. | Registration of Brands |
| 2. | Approval of Bonded Warehouse |
| 3. | Approval of Label |
| 4. | Fixation of ex-distillery price |
NUMBER OF L-1 LICENSEE
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 53 |
| 1996-97 | 57 |
| 1997-98 | 55 |
| 1998-99 | 55 |
| 1999-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2001 | 76 |
| 2001-2002 | 63 |
| 2002-2003 | 68 |
| 2003-2004 | 65 |
| 2007-2008 | 66 |
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 | 71 65 72 79 81 80 |
| 2014-2015 | 78 |
| 2015-2016 | 72 |
| 2016-2017 | 70 |
| 2017-2018 | 67 |
| 2018-19 | 72 |
| 2019-20 | 81 |
| 2020-21 | 77 |
| 2021-22 | 228 |
| 2022-23 | 108 |
| 2023-24 | 104 |
| 2024-25 | 120 |
NUMBER OF L1F LICENCEE
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 | 21 24 24 24 24 |
| 2014-2015 | 21 |
| 2015-2016 | 21 |
| 2016-2017 | 19 |
| 2017-2018 | 18 |
| 2018-2019 | 26 |
| 2019-2020 | 23 |
| 2020-2021 | 24 |
| 2021-2022 | -- |
| 2022-2023 | 25 |
| 2023-2024 | 23 |
| 2024-2025 | 28 |
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