CL-1 – Country Liquor Production License
The CL-1 license authorizes a unit to manufacture and bottle country liquor under Excise Department supervision, covering plant approval and production-quota compliance.
Who Needs This Service?
Distilleries and manufacturing units planning to produce or bottle country liquor.
Eligibility
- Manufacturing unit located in an industrially zoned / excise-approved area
- Plant layout complies with Excise Department norms
- Applicant meets background-verification and financial-solvency requirements
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card of applicant/authorized signatory
- PAN Card
- Property ownership / title documents
- Factory / plant layout plan
- Incorporation certificate and board resolution
- Financial solvency proof
- Police NOC / character verification
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Plant layout and eligibility check
- 2Application preparation and submission to the Excise Department
- 3Plant inspection and verification coordination
- 4Query resolution and hearing coordination (if required)
- 5CL-1 license delivered, with renewal reminders going forward
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Liaising Expert handle the entire CL-1 – Country Liquor Production License process end-to-end?
Yes. Our team prepares your application, coordinates document verification, submits it to the concerned department, follows up on your behalf, and keeps you updated at every stage until approval is delivered.
What if my documents are incomplete?
Our eligibility review flags missing or non-compliant documents before submission, and we guide you on how to arrange them so your application isn't delayed or rejected at the department's end.
Can I track the status of my application?
Yes. Once your application is logged, you can track every stage — from document verification to department review to final approval — through your dashboard.