Can I get a liquor permit for medical use in Allahabad under the state excise law?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Yes, you can obtain a medical liquor permit in Allahabad under Uttar Pradesh Rent Control Act 1972 even in a prohibition state, on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner. The application is made to the District Magistrate or the Excise Commissioner with the prescription, your medical reports, and identity proof, and the permit specifies the quantity and validity period.

The Allahabad High Court has upheld the right of genuine patients to such permits while cautioning that permits cannot be misused to circumvent the prohibition regime. Violation of the permit conditions, including possession beyond the permitted quantity, attracts prosecution under Uttar Pradesh Rent Control Act 1972.

Renew the permit before its expiry and keep the original prescription and permit with you whenever you possess the permitted liquor.