राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभागातील अस्थायी पदांना दि.01.09.2023 ते दि.29.02.2024 पर्यंत मुदतवाढ देण्याबाबत.....

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) – Extension of Temporary Positions

Reference Number: GR No. EST-1717/Pr.Kr.44/RAUSU-1, dated 27 September 2023

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (Ghar Vibhag)

Effective Date: 01 September 2023 to 29 February 2024

Summary: This Government Resolution extends the tenure of 1,226 temporary positions within the State Excise Department (Raj.y Utpad Shulk Vibhag) for a period of six months, from 01.09.2023 to 29.02.2024. The extension is authorized under the restructured cadre framework of the department, which comprises a total of 3,800 sanctioned posts, of which 1,226 are temporary. This extension follows previous tenure extensions and is issued in exercise of administrative authority delegated by the Finance Department.

Key Provisions:

• Extension Period: 1,226 temporary positions in the State Excise Department are extended from 01 September 2023 to 29 February 2024 (6-month tenure).

• Scope of Extension: The extension applies to:

  • All temporary positions sanctioned under the approved cadre structure vide GR dated 01.01.2003
  • All temporary positions created after cadre review but not yet incorporated into the formal structure, as extended previously until 31.08.2023

• Legal Authority: Extension authorized under the Finance Department's powers vide GRs dated:

  • 31 August 2023 (Ref. 9)
  • 06 September 2023 including corrigendum (Ref. 10)

• Departmental Context:

  • Total sanctioned posts in State Excise Department: 3,800 (as per revised cadre approved 02.09.2021)
  • Temporary posts: 1,226
  • Regular posts: 2,574

• Reorganization Note: Following a departmental reorganization vide GR dated 05.01.2022, the Nagpur and Aurangabad regional divisions were bifurcated to create two new regional divisions:

  • Amravati regional division
  • Nanded regional division
  • 42 new posts created for these divisions (38 regular + 4 contractual/external sources)

• Previous Extension: All 1,226 temporary positions were previously extended until 31 August 2023 vide GR dated 03.03.2023.

• Distribution: The reference to Commissioner of State Excise letter dated 05.09.2023 (Ref. 11) indicates the Commissioner's office coordinated the extension recommendation.

Who Is Affected:

• 1,226 temporary position holders in the State Excise Department, Maharashtra
• All divisional deputy commissioners (regional offices)
• All superintendents at State Excise Department
• All district treasury officers (for payroll processing)
• The Chief Accounts Officer, State Excise Department

Distribution List (Prpt):

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
2. All Divisional Deputy Commissioners, State Excise
3. All Superintendents, State Excise
4. Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements / Audit), Maharashtra 1/2, Mumbai/Nagpur
5. Grant and Accounts Officer, Mumbai
6. Resident Audit Officer, Mumbai
7. Chief Accounts Officer, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
8. All District Treasury Officers
9. Nivedansti–RAUSU–1 (Records/Archives)

Important Notes / Conditions / Penalties:

• No New Recruitment: This extension does NOT create new positions; it merely extends existing temporary posts for the stated period.

• Cadre Status Unchanged: Temporary positions retain their temporary status; no regularization is implied by this extension.

• Administrative Authority: The extension is issued in exercise of powers delegated by the Finance Department and is subject to the administrative authority's discretion.

• Validity Expiry: All extended temporary positions shall cease to exist on 29 February 2024 unless further extended by subsequent Government Resolution. No automatic continuation beyond this date.

• Salary & Allowances: The GR does not address compensation; payroll processing is the responsibility of the accounting authorities listed.

• Digital Authentication: This GR is authenticated by digital signature and is available on the Government of Maharashtra portal (www.maharashtra.gov.in) with Portal ID 202309271736587829.

• Issued Authority: Issued in the name and by order of the Governor of Maharashtra by Sandip Dhakare, Joint Secretary, Government of Maharashtra (Home Department).

Referenced Previous Government Resolutions:

EXCISE LICENSING RELEVANCE:

This GR does NOT directly address licenses (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera) or fee schedules. It is an administrative/personnel resolution affecting the staffing capacity of the State Excise Department. However, the maintained strength of 1,226 temporary personnel ensures the department's operational capacity to process, audit, and administer excise licenses across Maharashtra.