Central Build Version V21.1.1.24 - Release Notes

Location(s) Affected : Central
Release Date : 04-02-2026
Update to the HPE Central Application
  • License Management Module:
    1. Implemented the License Renewal process for L10C license.
    2. Support for Alphanumeric Account Numbers in the Application.
    3. Enable Return for Clarification at commissioner.
    4. Regarding conversion of S-1A license into wholesale license.
    5. Quota field removal for microbrewery licenses.
    6. Naming convention for L2S/L14-S sub vends shops.
    7. Financial year selection during instant approval & renewal.
    8. Signature seal correction in direct approval cases.
    9. As per the Excise Policy, units comprising multiple vends are required to upload a single FDR. However, the current system mandates uploading the same FDR with each vend application.
    10. Request to Add Edit Option for license in Admin Login.
    11. Dashboard task segregation by district & officer.
    12. Functionality to provide RFC option after payment to Circle officer for vends only.
  • Central Bottling unit :-
    1. Implementation of Time-Based Excise Pass Validity.
    2. Batch Number visibility in L-34 pass print.
    3. Hologram Procurement Process with Return for Clarification.
    4. Request for Functionality to Add Multiple Vehicle Numbers in ENA Permits.
    5. WDA Cess calculation in Export Products.
    6. Regarding ENA Indent cancellation in DCSTE/ACSTE login.
    7. Regarding update of grain ENA etc.
    8. Brewery Stock Reset Functionality.
    9. Record Strength of HBS/ENA while raising the indent for Permit.
    10. Vehicle number requirement for within premises dispatches.
    11. Requirement changes for shipment of export of Bottling unit CL/IMFL/BREWERY/WINERY.
    12. Implemented Re-esign Feature after the document file get corrupted.
    13. Pass/Permit Rejection option at approval authority level
    14. Vehicle number field validation changes
  • Brand & Label :-
    1. Implemented Label Modification Fee Applicable for IMFL, Country Liquor, and Brewery.
    2. Regarding approval of 500 ml of pack size.
    3. Implementation of Hipster Pack Type.
    4. Regarding providing facility of BII brands having capacity of 350 ml on Excise e- governance system .
    5. Label modification task in the activity dashboard.
  • Wholesale Control & Regulations:-
    1. Re-Esign Process for Wholesale Permit.
    2. Activation of track & trace across all wholesale licenses
    3. Case production mapping & dispatch workflow for importIng wholesalers.
    4. Offline pass upload feature to be extended to wholesale & manufacturing units.
    5. Request for Process flow and Documentation on L1B, L1Bio, and L1BB Processes.
  • Retailer Control & Regulations:-
    1. Regarding Newly opened sub minor head for Gaudhan Vikash Nidhi and for Ambulance Seva fund.
    2. Regarding conversion of quota and necessary amendments on the excise portal.
    3. Rectification window for wrongly entered Unit Advanced License fee.
    4. Regarding providing window for addition of cash down payment amount in e-wallet of licensees.
    5. Regarding collection of WDA Cess instead of additional license fee.
    6. Update Required in Pass/Permit Print – 'Via' Route Field Display.
    7. The Government has permitted the competent corporations, PSU/ Urban Local Bodies of Shimla, Mandi, Kullu and Kangra to lift liquor from any existing wholesale (L1/L13) in the State.
  • Reports:-
    1. Retailer IMFL & CL Psss-wise Report.
    2. Consolidated report of passes from wholesale to retail.
    3. Wallet ledge report for bottling plant.
    4. Beer license fee details missing in retailer MIS report.
    5. Retailer MIS summary report with date filter.
  • others:-
    1. Request to display Banners of Sanchar Saathi App on Gov email and websites managed by NIC.

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