United Breweries Limited has received confirmation of the restoration of its leased land plot (Plot No. A-1, 42 acres) in Patna, Bihar. The land, initially allotted in 2011 for a brewery, was cancelled in 2022 due to non-operational status following Bihar’s prohibition policy. The restoration comes under the BIADA Amnesty Policy 2025, subject to specific conditions including trial and commercial production milestones.
Land Allotment Restored for Patna Unit
United Breweries Limited (‘UBL’) has received formal communication from the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (‘BIADA’) regarding the restoration of its leasehold land. The plot, identified as Plot No. A-1 encompassing 42 acres at Kopakalan Industrial Area in Patna, was originally allotted to UBL in 2011 for the establishment of a brewery.
Background of Cancellation and Restoration
Following the implementation of Bihar’s prohibition policy, UBL’s unit was compelled to cease beer production and subsequently obtained approval to shift its focus to Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Despite this, BIADA had cancelled the land allotment in 2022, citing the unit’s non-operational status and underutilization of the land. UBL had challenged this cancellation through legal proceedings, which were pending.
Subsequently, BIADA introduced the ‘Amnesty Policy, 2025’. UBL applied for the restoration of the allotment under this policy, withdrew its writ proceedings, and submitted the necessary documentation. The latest communication from BIADA officially restores the allotment of the aforementioned plot to UBL under the terms of the Amnesty Policy 2025.
Key Conditions for Restoration
The restoration of the land is subject to several key conditions that UBL must adhere to. These include the submission of a compliance/acceptance letter within 15 days, achieving trial and commercial production milestones within 18 and 24 months respectively, securing all statutory approvals, submitting project financing and implementation details, payment of applicable charges, and ongoing compliance with BIADA’s conditions regarding land usage. The communication sets out the specific requirements UBL must meet for the complete restoration and utilization of the land.
Financial Implications
The expected financial implications include additional restoration costs, along with ongoing Land Lease charges of ₹14,62,070/- and Facilities charges of ₹70,800/- per annum. UBL will be undertaking necessary steps to comply with the outlined conditions to re-establish operations on the restored plot.
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