The Government of Karnataka on May 08, 2026, issued the Karnataka Excise (Excise Duties and Fees) (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2026 to further amend the Karnataka Excise (Excise Duties and Fees) Rules, 1968.
The following amendments have been stated:
• In Rule 1-A:-
(i) Clause (a) shall be renumbered as (a-1)
(ii) Before Clause (a-1) as so renumbered, the following shall be inserted, namely:-
“(a) “Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB)” means the alcohol content/volume per litre of liquor such as Brandy, Whisky, Gin, Rum, Beer, Wine, Fruit Wine, Fortified Wine, Low Alcoholic Beverage and such other liquors consisting of or containing alcohol”.
They shall come into force with effect from the May 11, 2026.
[Notification No. FD 14 PES 2026]
