The Government of Himachal Pradesh on March 31, 2026, issued amendment in the H.P. Bonded Warehouse Rules, 1987.
The following amendments have been stated:
• The sub-rule 5 (A) of rule 5 shall be substituted as under :-
The fixed fee for grant of letter of intent (LOI) for establishment of Bottling Plant and extension fee for LoI shall be as under :-
1 Fee for Grant of LoI for establishment of Bottling Plant - Rs. 15 lakh
2. Extension of LoI for Bottling Plant - Rs. 3 lakh
The first extension of any kind of LOI shall be allowed by the Commissioner of State Taxes and Excise and the second extension of LOI shall be allowed by the Administrative Secretary afterthe deposition of fixed license fee as mentioned above. In case, if the applicant is not able to establish his unit due to some unforeseen situation beyond his control within the above stipulated period then in such case such LOI shall only be extended by the Minister Incharge. There shall be no subsequent extension.
[Notification No. 7-1/2026-EXN-9599]