How to Apply for Individual Drinking Permit in Maharashtra: 1-Year & Lifetime F.L. Permit Online

Individual Drinking Permits in Maharashtra: Legal Requirements & Online Application

Under Section 66(1)(b) of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949, purchasing, transporting, possessing, or consuming alcoholic beverages in the State of Maharashtra legally requires every individual consumer to hold an authentic Foreign Liquor Drinking Permit (F.L. Permit). While widely overlooked by casual consumers, consuming or carrying alcohol without a permit is technically a punishable offense.

To make compliance effortless, the Government of Maharashtra introduced online instant permit issuance through the Aaple Sarkar portal (services.india.gov.in / aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in). Any resident aged 25 or above can secure a 1-year permit or Lifetime permit instantly with Aadhaar authentication. At KOKJAGUAR Consultancy, we help corporate executives and residents secure valid individual permits. Explore our excise compliance advisory.

Permit Categories and Government Fees

• Daily Drinking Permit: Issued instantly at licensed wine shops or bar counters for a nominal fee of ₹5 per day.
• One-Year Drinking Permit: Annual permit issued online via Aaple Sarkar for a government fee of ₹100.
• Lifetime Drinking Permit: Permanent digital permit valid for life issued for a one-time government fee of ₹1,000.
• Statutory Minimum Age: 21 years for mild beer/wine; 25 years for hard foreign liquor and spirits in Maharashtra.