MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Administrative / Personnel Matter

Reference Number: GR No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.44/RAOUSHU-1, dated 27 March 2024

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग)

Effective Date: 01 March 2024 to 31 August 2024

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution extends the tenure of temporary positions in the State Excise Department for a period of 6 months (01.03.2024 to 31.08.2024). Out of 3,800 sanctioned positions in the State Excise Department, 1,226 positions are classified as temporary. These temporary positions were previously extended until 29.02.2024 vide GR dated 27.09.2023. The present order extends all such temporary positions — both those included in the sanctioned strength and those created after previous extensions but not yet incorporated into the formal sanctioned strength — for an additional period of 6 months until 31.08.2024. The extension is issued in exercise of authority delegated by the Finance Department vide GR dated 21.02.2024.

KEY PROVISIONS

• Temporary positions extended: 1,226 temporary positions in the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग)

• Extension period: 01 March 2024 to 31 August 2024 (6 months)

• Previous extension ended: 29 February 2024 (vide GR dated 27.09.2023)

• Scope of extension: Includes:

• All temporary positions contained in the sanctioned strength (आकृतीबंध) of the State Excise Department
• All temporary positions created after previous extensions but not yet formally incorporated into the sanctioned strength

• Total sanctioned strength of State Excise Department: 3,800 positions (revised vide GR dated 02.09.2021)

• Authority for extension: Finance Department GR No. Padvin 2016/Pr.Cr.8/16/Aa.Pu.K., dated 21.02.2024

• Administrative authority executing the order: Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai

• Publication and authentication:

• Published on Maharashtra Government website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal reference code: 202403271759508429
• Digitally signed document

ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND & CONTEXT

Referenced anterior GRs and communications establishing the framework:

1. GR, Home Dept., No. EST-2002/Pr.Cr.96/IEXSC-4, dated 01.01.2003 — Original framework establishing sanctioned strength of 3,611 positions, of which 1,226 were temporary

2. GR, Home Dept., No. EST-1616/Pr.Cr.200/RAOUSHU-1, dated 02.09.2021 — Revised sanctioned strength to 3,800 positions

3. GR, Home Dept., No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.44/RAOUSHU-1, dated 25.10.2021 — Earlier extension order

4. GR, Home Dept., No. BGT-1021/Pr.Cr.96/RAOUSHU-1, dated 05.01.2022 — Creation of two new regional divisions:

   • Amaravati Regional Division (created by bifurcation of Nagpur division)
   • Nanded Regional Division (created by bifurcation of Aurangabad division)
   • 42 new positions created (38 regular + 4 contractual/external)

5. GR, Home Dept., No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.44/RAOUSHU-1, dated 12.10.2022 — Another extension

6. Finance Dept. GR, No. Padvin 2016/Pr.Cr.8/16/Aa.Pu.K., dated 08.02.2023 — Financial authorization framework

7. Commissioner, RAOUSHU, Mumbai letter, No. EST-112022/Mudata/2022-23/1/2-K, dated 24.02.2023 — Administrative request for extension

8. GR, Home Dept., No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.44/RAOUSHU-1, dated 03.03.2023 — Extension order

9. Finance Dept. GR, No. Padvin 2016/Pr.Cr.8/16/Aa.Pu.K., dated 31.08.2023 — Financial re-authorization

10. Finance Dept. GR, No. Padvin 2016/Pr.Cr.8/16/Aa.Pu.K., dated 06.09.2023 — Financial confirmation

11. Commissioner, RAOUSHU, Mumbai letter, No. EST-112022/Mudata/2022-23/1/2-K, dated 05.09.2023 — Further request for extension

12. GR, Home Dept., No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.44/RAOUSHU-1, dated 27.09.2023 — Extension until 29.02.2024

13. Finance Dept. GR, No. Padvin 2016/Pr.Cr.8/16/Aa.Pu.K., dated 21.02.2024 — Current financial authorization

14. Commissioner, RAOUSHU, Mumbai letter, No. EST-1123/Supervisory Posts/2-K, dated 06.03.2024 — Current administrative request

DEPARTMENTAL RECIPIENTS & DISTRIBUTION

The GR is issued to the following for implementation and records:

Primary Implementing Authority:

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai

Administrative Chain: 2. All Departmental Deputy Commissioners, State Excise 3. All Superintendents, State Excise

Financial/Audit Authorities: 4. Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements / Audit), Maharashtra – Mumbai/Nagpur 5. Director of Accounts & Entitlements, Mumbai 6. Resident Audit Officer, Mumbai 7. Chief Accounts Officer, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai 8. All District Treasury Officers

Records Management: 9. Government Secretariat File — RAOUSHU-1

IMPORTANT NOTES & CONDITIONS

• Nature of extension: This is a temporary extension measure. The document does not indicate permanent absorption of these 1,226 temporary positions into the regular/permanent sanctioned establishment.

• Repeated extensions pattern: The extension of these same 1,226 positions is a recurring pattern (2021 → 2022 → 2023 → 2024), suggesting ongoing administrative/budgetary constraints in regularizing these positions.

• Legal basis: Extension issued under authority delegated by Finance Department, indicating that budgetary/financial constraints govern the extension.

• No substantive conditions or penalties: The document is a pure administrative extension order. No conditions precedent, termination clauses, or penalties are specified.

• Digital authentication: The GR is digitally signed and published on the official Maharashtra government portal, indicating full legal effect.

• Applicability to State Excise Department only: This extension applies exclusively to temporary positions within the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग) and does not affect other state departments.

EXCISE LAW RELEVANCE

Note: This document is NOT directly related to license issuance, fees, or substantive excise law (Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973). It is purely an internal administrative/personnel matter concerning the extension of temporary employment positions within the State Excise Department's administrative structure. It does not amend or clarify any excise licensing rules, fee schedules, or regulatory provisions applicable to licensees.

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