TOTAL PROJECT COST SUMMARY

In Words: Thirteen Crores Twenty-Four Lakhs Seventy-Nine Thousand rupees only.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Primary Beneficiary/Executing Agency:

• Superintendent, State Excise Department, Yavatmal — office infrastructure

Coordinating & Supervisory Authorities:

• Commissioner, State Excise Department, Maharashtra, Mumbai
• Divisional Deputy Excise Commissioner, State Excise Department, Amravati
• Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (Regional), Amravati
• Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Amravati

Administrative Stakeholders (Distribution List):

1. Private Secretary to Hon'ble Minister (State Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
2. Additional Chief Secretary, State Excise, Senior Personal Assistant, Ministry, Mumbai
3. Accountant General of Maharashtra 1 (Audit/Accounts & Appropriateness), Mumbai/Nagpur
4. Commissioner, State Excise Department, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
5. Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise Department, Amravati
6. Superintendent, State Excise Department, Yavatmal
7. Public Works Department, Buildings-1/Finance-2, Ministry, Mumbai
8. Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (Regional Division), Amravati
9. Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Amravati
10. Section Officer, Home Department/Finance-2, Ministry, Mumbai
11. Records Management — State Excise 1

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IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

Statutory Authority & Conditions

1. Powers of Sanction:

• Authority granted under: Financial Authority Rules Handbook, 1978 Part I, Sub-division IV, Serial No. 1
• Further authority: Maharashtra Public Works Manual, Paragraph 134
• Both conditions must be complied with during execution.

2. Budget Allocation Authority:

• All expenditure must be charged exclusively to Demand No. E-8 (Chief Accountant), Major Head 4059 (Capital Expenditure on Public Works), Sub-Head (15) [Excise and State Excise Department], Sub-Sub-Head (15)(01) [Major Buildings Programme], Account Code 4059-1033-53 [Major Buildings].
• No deviation from this budget head is permissible without separate order.
• Accounting entries must be made in the prescribed ledger under this account head.

3. Mandatory Requirements for Implementation:

a) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Solar Rooftop:

• MOU must be executed as per DEPW (Department of Energy and Public Works) Electrical Sub-Division guidelines for the solar rooftop component (₹3,000,000).
• Solar installation cannot commence until MOU is finalized.

b) Technical Compliance:

• All electrical work (Transformer, MSEB charges, DG sets, internal electrification) must conform to DEPW Electrical Sub-Division norms and guidelines.
• Fire fighting arrangements must adhere to statutory fire safety codes.
• Handicapped accessibility ramp must comply with relevant building bylaws.
• Water supply and sanitary work must meet Public Health Engineering standards.

4. Contingencies & Price Escalation:

• Contingency allocation (4%) is provided for unforeseen expenses during execution.
• Price escalation (5%) is built-in to cover cost increases over project duration.
• Architect consultation charges (1.5% on building component) are separately provided.

5. GST & Statutory Charges:

• GST at 18% is included in the project cost (₹18,322,944).
• Labour & Work Insurance (2%) is separately budgeted (₹2,035,882).
• All statutory levies as per current law at time of payment must be borne from the sanctioned amount.

6. Optional Items — Conditional Implementation:

• Items in Category (C) are "Optional" and may be included/excluded at discretion of executing authority.
• Specific optional items requiring clarification:
  • Central Air Conditioning (50 Tonne @ ₹80,000/Tonne) = ₹6,400,000 — decision pending based on operational requirement
  • Lift Installation = ₹2,000,000 — to be decided based on building functional design
  • CCTV System = ₹1,000,000 — based on security assessment
  • Water Bore Wells = ₹300,000 — if rain water harvesting alternative insufficient

  7. Project Execution Timeline:

  • Document does not specify project commencement date or completion deadline.
  • Superintendent, Yavatmal must coordinate with PWD for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and tender documents.
  • No work can commence until tender process is completed and contractor appointed.

  8. Supervision & Oversight:

  • Chief Engineer, PWD Regional Division, Amravati — ultimate supervisory authority
  • Executive Engineer, PWD Amravati — day-to-day technical supervision
  • Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise Amravati — administrative coordination
  • Accounts will be audited by: Accountant General of Maharashtra 1 (Audit Wing)

  9. Soil Investigation & Land Survey:

  • Separate allocation provided (₹200,000) for soil investigation and detailed land survey before construction commences.
  • Report must be submitted before finalization of structural design.

  10. Tender & Procurement Rules:

  • All procurement must follow applicable Government of Maharashtra procurement rules.
  • No single tender can exceed prescribed limits without following competitive bidding process.

  11. Document Authentication & Validity:

  • GR is digitally signed and authenticated.
  • Digital certificate: 202403141748476829
  • Published on: www.maharashtra.gov.in
  • Physical or digital copy signed by authorized official (S.N. Dhakne, Under Secretary) is valid and binding.

  12. Budget Appropriateness:

  • Approved under Government of Maharashtra Home Department authority.
  • Accountant General of Maharashtra has been notified for appropriateness certification.
  • No fund release can occur until appropriateness clearance received.

  13. Revocation / Amendment Clause:

  • Government reserves right to modify, suspend, or revoke this approval if circumstances change materially.
  • Any substantial deviation from cost or scope requires fresh approval from competent authority.

  14. Penalties for Non-Compliance:

  • The GR does not explicitly specify penalties, but implied consequences include:
    • Overspend beyond sanctioned amount may be treated as irregular expenditure
    • Expenditure on unauthorized budget heads will be disallowed in audit
    • Failure to execute MOU for solar component may result in rejection of that portion in audit
    • Misuse of funds or execution not in accordance with PWD rules may invite departmental inquiry
    • Delays beyond reasonable time may trigger review and possible cancellation

    15. Appeals / Grievances:

    • Administrative appeals against this GR must be filed with the Commissioner, State Excise Department, Maharashtra.
    • Contractual disputes during execution fall under PWD contract management process.
    • No appeal clause is provided in the GR itself.

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    DOCUMENTS / ENCLOSURES SUBMITTED WITH THIS GR

    Attached to this GR:

    1. Recapitulation Sheet (Detailed Cost Breakdown) — containing itemized budget allocation (as reproduced above in full)

    Documents Referenced (Not attached, but foundational):

    2. Government Circular, Public Works Department, No. Sankirn-2019/Pr.Cr.10/Ima-2, dated 25.09.2019 [Public Works norms for administrative buildings]
    3. Government Resolution, Home Department, No. BGT 1021/Pr.K.259/RAUSHU-1, dated 10.01.2023 [Previous related administrative approval]
    4. Letter from Joint Commissioner (Administration), State Excise Department, No. BLD 112023/15702/98/Saha, dated 27.10.2023 [Proposal and justification for new building]

    Documents to be Prepared During Execution (Not attached):

    5. Detailed Project Report (DPR) — must be prepared by PWD before tender
    6. Soil Investigation Report — ₹200,000 allocated; to be submitted before structural design finalization
    7. MOU for Solar Rooftop Installation — must be executed as per DEPW guidelines
    8. Tender Documents & Specifications — to be prepared in accordance with PWD Manual
    9. Architectural Plans & Drawings — for approval by Chief Engineer, PWD

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    RELATION TO MAHARASHTRA EXCISE LAW

    This document is NOT directly concerned with liquor licensing or excise enforcement, but rather with administrative infrastructure for State Excise Department operations. However, its relevance to excise law includes:

    • Administrative Capacity: A new, functional administrative building will improve efficiency of State Excise Department's regulatory and enforcement capabilities regarding:

      • Foreign Liquor (FL) licenses (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV)
      • Country Liquor (CL) licenses (CL-I, CL-II, CL-III)
      • Toddy and Neera production/retail
      • Manufacturing permits
      • Inspection and compliance monitoring

      • Not Applicable to Specific License Types: This GR does NOT create, modify, or cancel any license categories under Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, or Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973.

      • Impact: The improved infrastructure may indirectly benefit license-holders by enabling faster processing, better record management, and improved field supervision by State Excise Department, Yavatmal zone.

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        FINAL SUMMARY TABLE

        Aspect	Details
        Document Type	Government Resolution (Administrative Approval)
        Reference	GR No. BGT-1023/Pr.Cr.302/RAUSHU-1, dated 14 March 2024
        Issued By	Government of Maharashtra, Home Department
        For	Superintendent, State Excise Department, Yavatmal
        Project	New Administrative Building (Old Building Defunct)
        Location	Yavatmal, Survey No. 25/23, Sheet 62 A, Plot 25/23, Area 1951 Sq.m.
        Total Approved Cost	₹13,24,79,000 (Thirteen Crores Twenty-Four Lakhs Seventy-Nine Thousand)
        Essential Items	₹81,193,425 (Building, utilities, furniture)
        Miscellaneous Items	₹9,900,706 (Compound, roads, parking, landscaping)
        Optional Items	₹10,700,000 (A/C, lift, CCTV, bore wells)
        Provisions	₹30,684,199 (Contingency, escalation, GST, insurance, architect fees)
        Authority	Financial Authority Rules 1978 Part I, Sub-div IV, Serial 1; Maharashtra PWM Para 134
        Budget Head	Demand E-8, MH 4059, Sub-Head (15), Code 4059-1033-53
        Key Conditions	MOU required for solar; DEPW compliance for electrical; soil survey mandatory; tender process required
        Digital Certificate	202403141748476829
        Website Publication	www.maharashtra.gov.in
        Status	ACTIVE & BINDING — Issued and digitally authenticated

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        END OF ANALYSIS