Andhra Pradesh Excise Department fixes bar licence fee for 3-star and above hotels at ₹5 lakh per annum
As per the order, no restriction had been imposed on the number of bar licences to be granted in the State in respect of 3-Star and above hotels, and the terms and conditions and restrictions in respect of bars as per Section 72 of the A.P. Excise Act-1968 and Sections 6 and 12 of the A.P. (Regulation of Trade in Indian Made Foreign Liquor and Foreign Liquor) Act, 1993, would be applicable to the bars established in 3-Star and above hotels.
The order would come into force with effect from September 1, 2025. During the interim period, if any 3 -star and above category hotel applies for licence, it would be given as per the existing policy on payment of proportionate licence fee and non-refundable registration charge for the balance period ending August 31, 2025.
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