The GIFT City liquor policy has been notified by the state administration. Authorised permanent employees are eligible to apply for a two-year liquor access permit.
“The liquor access permit shall be issued for two years and renewed for two years at expiry. The fees for the permit shall be Rs 1,000 per annum. Meanwhile, if the permit holder ceases to be an employee of a company or organisation or unit situated at GIFT City, the permit shall stand canceled,” the notification states.
On the other hand, the recommending officer may only grant temporary permits for a single day to guests. The rules further specify that "the recommending officer may issue a fresh temporary permit to visitors as and when required." Hotels, restaurants, and clubs seeking to offer wine and dine facilities will need to obtain FL-III licence from the superintendent of prohibition and excise in Gandhinagar.
The licence would cost Rs 100,000 annually and need a Rs 200,000 security deposit. It will be valid for five years. Following the necessary verification, the application will be forwarded to the GIFT Facilitation Committee director for a suitable conclusion.
Under provisions of Section 54 and 56 of the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949, the FL-III licence, liquor access permit or temporary permit may be suspended, which is typically in case of a breach, lack of purpose, non-payment of fees, among other non-compliances.