Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) / Administrative Order
Reference Number: BGT-1023/Pr.Kra.264/RAOUSHU-1
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग)
Date of Issue: 13 March 2024
Effective Date: From date of publication (13 March 2024) — approved by Cabinet on 11 March 2024
Digital Reference Code: 202403131947293029 (Portal ID: 1212)
This Government Resolution grants formal approval for the establishment of an independent training centre for the State Excise Department (Maharashtra State Excise) at Watodale, Patan, Satara district. The resolution addresses the critical need for comprehensive legal and physical training of Excise officers and staff to effectively combat illicit liquor operations and meet escalating revenue targets (₹25,200 crore in FY 2023-24 and ₹30,500 crore in FY 2024-25). The Department currently lacks its own training facility, forcing officers to seek training from external sources with delays. The Cabinet decision approves land allocation (19.16 hectares), construction framework, and sanctioning of requisite staff positions.
Revenue Generation Context:
Training Requirement Justification:
Location: Watodale (मौजे वाटोळे), Patan (ता. पाटण), Satara District (जि. सातारा), Maharashtra
Land Allocation — Survey Details:
Designated Name: "State Excise Training Centre" (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क, प्रवशक्षण केंद्र)
The training centre shall be established subject to the following conditions:
Condition 1 — Land Transfer: The proposed 19.16 hectares of land at Watodale, Patan, Satara (comprising Survey No. 67 measuring 14.30 hectares and Survey No. 75 measuring 4.86 hectares) shall be transferred to the State Excise Department from the jurisdiction of the Revenue and Forest Department, upon obtaining their formal written consent.
Condition 2 — Administrative Approval for Construction:
Condition 3 — Sanctioning of Staff Positions: