MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Final Seniority List

Reference Number: GR EST-1719/Pr.Kr.154/RAUDU-1, dated 08 February 2024

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

Effective Date: 08 February 2024

Summary: This Government Resolution publishes the FINAL seniority lists of Deputy Superintendents (Group B) in the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग) for five reference dates: 01.01.2018, 01.01.2019, 01.01.2020, 01.01.2021, and 01.01.2022. The resolution addresses objections raised against the provisional seniority lists previously published on 07.04.2022. As no valid objections were received within the 15-day statutory period, the final lists are hereby declared definitive and binding on all concerned officials. The document mandates that the Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra, shall communicate these final lists to all affected officers.

KEY PROVISIONS

Procedural History:

• Provisional seniority lists were published vide GR dated 07.04.2022
• Officials were given 15 days to file objections against inclusion in provisional lists
• No valid objections were received
• Final lists are now published as conclusive and binding

Official Directives:

• The Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra, Mumbai shall:
  • Direct all concerned officers to note and implement the final seniority lists
  • Treat these lists as authoritative for all purposes of promotion, advancement, posting, and service benefits

Document Availability:

• Published on official Maharashtra Government website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal Reference Code: 202402151508200229
• Digitally signed and authenticated

SENIORITY LISTS PUBLISHED

LIST 1: As of 01.01.2018 (Period: 01.01.2017 – 31.12.2017)

LIST 2: As of 01.01.2019 (Period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2018)

LIST 3: As of 01.01.2020 (Period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019)

[Includes all from List 2 plus additions below]

LIST 4: As of 01.01.2021 (Period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020)

[Key changes and retirements noted]

LIST 5: As of 01.01.2022 (Period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021)

[Complete list with latest promotions]

WHO IS AFFECTED

• Primary: All Deputy Superintendents (Group B), Category Code: "उपअधीक्षक (गट-ब)" within the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग) of Maharashtra
• Secondary: All officials promoted FROM Group C or other lower ranks INTO the Deputy Superintendent position at any point between 01.01.2018 and 31.12.2021
• Authority Responsible: Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

Legal Binding Nature:

• These seniority lists are FINAL and CONCLUSIVE — no further objections will be entertained
• All officials listed are deemed to have accepted their placement in the seniority order
• Any failure by officers to comply with the seniority ranking may result in disciplinary action under applicable service rules

Objection Period:

• The provisional lists were published 07.04.2022
• Objection period was 15 days from publication
• No valid objections were received — therefore, final lists are now declared conclusive

Retirement & Tenure Implications:

• Retirement dates are automatic and based on date of birth (superannuation at age 60)
• Several officers have already retired as of the publication of this GR (e.g., श्री. जी.वी. छप्पेकर, श्री. एफ.एल. दांवर, श्री. एम.एस. बिलोलीकर)
• Promotions to higher ranks (Superintendent grade) are noted with specific effective dates (e.g., 27.07.2018, 13.09.2019, 30.05.2020)
• One officer took voluntary retirement (श्री. सी.पी. निकम — 30.11.2022)

Category-wise Representation:

• Unreserved (Open Merit): Majority of positions
• OBC: Multiple officers represented
• SC: Multiple officers represented
• NT-B (Vimukt Jati): One officer (श्री. राठोड युवराज)
• SC-A/J-A categories: Several officers with SC-A designation

Recruitment Modes Noted:

• Promotions: Officers from Group C/D promoted to Group B
• Direct Recruitment: Officers recruited directly into Group B via competitive exams (referenced by year and serial number, e.g., 2009/54, 2009/64, 2014, 2015/244)
• Tertiary Promotion: Officers promoted through multiple grades (noted in 2020 and 2021 lists)

Procedural Safeguards Followed:

• Officers had opportunity to contest their placement (15-day objection period)
• No objections were received, confirming non-contentiousness
• Document is digitally signed and authenticated
• Published on official state website for transparency

STATUTORY BASIS & AUTHORITY

Issued Under:

• Government of Maharashtra, Home Department
• By the Governor of Maharashtra
• Through the Chief Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary
• Reference Notation: EST-1719/Pr.Kr.154/RAUDU-1

Earlier Related GR:

• GR EST-1719/Pr.Kr.154/RAUDU, dated 07.04.2022 (which published provisional lists)

Archive Reference:

• RAU-SHI-1 (Excise Department retention/records)

CONCLUSION

This GR establishes the definitive, final, and binding seniority lists for Deputy Superintendents (Group B) in the Maharashtra State Excise Department for the period 2018–2022. All career advancement, postings, promotions, and benefits of the 32 officers listed across five seniority dates are now determined by their rank in these final lists. The document has complied with all statutory notice and objection procedures and is now enforceable and conclusive for all administrative purposes.