Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) / Administrative Circular
Reference Number: व्हीआयपी-0723/प्र.क्र.91/पोल-13 (VIP-0723/Pr.Cr.91/Pol-13)
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग)
Date of Issue: 14 March 2024
Effective Date: From date of publication (14 March 2024)
Digital Reference Code: 202403141631108429
Website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
This document is NOT related to Maharashtra Excise Law (Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973, or any liquor/alcohol regulation).
This is a Law and Order / Police Administration circular issued by the Home Department concerning:
This Government Resolution establishes comprehensive guidelines for investigating theft of precious metals and jewellery (gold, silver) from jewellers' shops and goldsmith establishments across Maharashtra. It mandates the creation of three-tier expertise committees (State-level, Police Commissioner-level, and District-level) to address jeweller grievances and streamline investigation procedures. The circular provides detailed instructions for investigating officers to conduct fair, transparent inquiries while protecting innocent business owners from harassment, and simultaneously ensures accused perpetrators face appropriate punishment. It also prescribes conduct guidelines for jeweller traders to assist police through proper documentation and cooperation.
Establishment of Expertise Committees (दक्षता सवमती):
Investigation Procedures:
Participation and Jurisdiction:
Seizure and Documentation Procedures: