MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Administrative Approval for Construction

Reference Number: शासन वनणणय क्रमाांक (Government Resolution No.): BGT-1023/Pr.Cr.255/RAUSHU-1

Date of Issue: 26 October 2023

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग), Mantralaya, Mumbai-400 032

Effective Date: From date of publication (26 October 2023)

Summary:

This GR grants administrative approval for the construction of an administrative office building and guest house for the Superintendent of State Excise, Satara at survey plot no. 62, total area 0.46 hectare, located at Godoli village, Satara district, on departmental land. The government approves expenditure of ₹14,50,80,000/- (Rupees Fourteen Crore Fifty Lakh Eighty Thousand only) for this project. The approval is granted under the authority of the Financial Powers Rules, 1978, Part-I, Sub-section Five, and Maharashtra Public Works Rules, Section 134. The project cost shall be financed from the budget allocation under Major Works (Programme) Code 4059-1033 in the Public Works Capital Expenditure account relating to Excise.

Key Provisions:

Project Details:

• Location: Mauze Godoli, Taluka/District Satara, Survey No. 62, Total Area: 0.46 hectare (departmentally owned land)

• Beneficiary: Superintendent, State Excise, Satara

• Project Components:

  • Administrative Office Building with:
    • Basement: 259.75 Sq.m
    • Ground Floor: 973.97 Sq.m
    • First Floor: 973.97 Sq.m
  • Guest House Building with:
    • Ground Floor: 504.11 Sq.m
  • Total Built-up Area: 2711.80 Sq.m

Financial Approval:

Total Project Cost Approved: ₹14,50,80,000/- (Rupees Fourteen Crore Fifty Lakh Eighty Thousand only)

This is the Total Provisional Cost (TPC) including all components and provisions.

Detailed Cost Breakdown:

(A) BUILDING PROPER (Built-up Area):

(B) ESSENTIAL ITEMS (Components):

(C) OPTIONAL ITEMS:

(D) PROVISIONS (Add-ons to Project Cost P = (A) + (B) + (C)):

Project Cost (P) = ₹92,467,344.70

TOTAL PROJECT COST (TPC):

Budget Allocation & Fund Source:

Demand No.: H-8 (Chief Accountant)

Major Head: 4059 — Capital Expenditure on Public Works

Sub-Head: 4059 - (15) Excise and State Excise Tax — (15)(01) Large Works (Programme) (4059-1033) — 53 Major Works

Direction: All project expenditure shall be drawn from the budgetary provision under this major head (4059-1033) and accounted for under the same ledger account.

Authority & References:

Authority Under Which Approval Granted:

1. Financial Powers Rules, 1978 — Part-I, Sub-section Five, Item No. 1
2. Maharashtra Public Works Rules — Section 134
3. Administrative authority vested in the administrative department under these rules

Previous Government Resolutions/Circulars Referenced:

1. Government Circular, Public Works Department — No. SANKIRN-2019/Pr.Cr.10/IMA-2 dated 25.09.2019

2. Government Resolution, Home Department — No. BGT-1021/Pr.Cr.259/RAUSHU-1 dated 10.01.2023

3. Letter from Joint Commissioner (Administration), State Excise, Mumbai — No. BLD-112023/15829/97/SAHA dated 13 October 2023

Who Is Affected:

• Superintendent, State Excise, Satara — primary beneficiary for official residence and office infrastructure
• Department of Excise, Maharashtra — administrative department managing the project
• Public Works Department — implementing authority for construction
• State Excise Department, Satara District — operational authority

Important Notes / Conditions / Penalties:

Conditions of Approval:

1. Compliance with Rules: The project shall be executed strictly in compliance with:

   • Maharashtra Public Works Rules, 1901 (Section 134)
   • Financial Powers Rules, 1978 (Part-I, Sub-section Five)
   • Public Works Department circulars and guidelines

2. Land Ownership: Construction is permitted only on departmentally owned land (0.46 hectare at Godoli, Satara)

3. Budget Sanctity: All expenditure must be incurred within the approved amount of ₹14,50,80,000/-

4. GST Liability: GST at 18% is included in the approved cost; no additional GST claim beyond this shall be entertained

5. Price Escalation: 10% price escalation provision has been made for material and labour cost increases; any cost overrun beyond this shall be borne by the implementing department

6. Contingency Fund: 4% contingency provision is built in; use of this fund requires prior written approval from the Home Department

7. PMC Charges: Project Management Consultancy charges at 1.50% are capped in the approved cost

8. Mandatory Insurance: 1.00% insurance provision must be utilized for project-related insurance coverage

Publications & Accessibility:

• Official Publication: This GR has been published on the Maharashtra Government Official Website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Digital Reference Code: 202310261745419029
• Digital Signature: This order has been digitally signed and authenticated
• Authentication: Signed by order and on behalf of the Governor of Maharashtra

Distribution/Circulation:

This GR has been marked to:

1. Private Secretary to the Minister (RAUSHU), Mantralaya, Mumbai
2. Additional Chief Secretary, RAUSHU, Mantralaya, Mumbai (Senior Legal Assistant)
3. Auditor General of Maharashtra (Audit/Accounts & Permissibility Division), Mumbai and Nagpur
4. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
5. Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise, Kolhapur
6. Superintendent, State Excise, Satara
7. Public Works Department, Building-I/Finance-II, Mantralaya, Mumbai
8. Chief Engineer, Public Works Department Regional Division, Pune
9. Executive Engineer, Public Works Department
10. Section Officer, Home Department/Finance-II, Mantralaya, Mumbai
11. File Custodian — RAUSHU-1

Special Notes:

• No License Categories Affected: This GR pertains to capital infrastructure for excise administration, not to any liquor license (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera, or manufacturing permits).

• Administrative in Nature: This is a capital works approval for departmental administrative facilities, not a policy affecting excise licensees or revenue operations.

• Document Language: Original document is in Marathi; this analysis presents the complete English translation with exact financial figures and regulatory references.

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