MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (Shasan Niyrnay) – Administrative Sanction for Infrastructure Project

Reference Number: GR No. BGT-1024/Pr.Cr.187/RAUSHU-1

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (Grah Vibhag)

Date of Issue: 03 July 2024

Effective Date: From date of publication (digital signature dated as per GR)

Digital Reference Code: 202407031815402029

Location/Jurisdiction: Mauze Watole, Taluka Patan, District Satara, Maharashtra

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution grants administrative sanction for the construction of an independent/separate Maharashtra State Excise Training Academy at Watole, Taluka Patan, District Satara. The project involves construction on a total land area of 19.16 hectares (14.30 Ha in Group No. 67 and 4.86 Ha in Group No. 75) with a total sanctioned project cost of ₹93.34 crore (Nine Crore Thirty-Four Lakhs only). The construction is to be executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) with a private architect engaged. The resolution lays out specific conditions regarding architectural compliance, solar system installation, land transfer clearances, and budget allocation under the State Excise Department's capital works head.

KEY PROVISIONS

Administrative Authority & Policy Decision

1. Administrative Sanction Granted: Full administrative sanction is provided for the construction of a dedicated/independent Training Centre for the State Excise Department (Maharashtra Rajya Utpadana Shulk Vibhag) at the specified location.

2. Authority Cited: This sanction is granted under the powers delegated to the administrative department as per:

   • Financial Powers Rule Book, 1978, Part-I, Sub-Section Five, Item No. 1
   • Maharashtra Public Works Rules, Section 134
   • Authority delegated to the administrative department for grant of approval for capital works

3. Approving Authority: The sanction is granted under the orders and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra.

4. Approving Official: Ravindra Aute, Deputy Secretary, Government of Maharashtra (सहपत्र - Sahapatra signature authority)

Land Details

5. Total Land Area: 19.16 hectares (19.16 Ha)

   • Group No. 67: 14.30 Ha (out of 14.86 Ha total in that group)
   • Group No. 75: 4.86 Ha (out of 10.84 Ha total in that group)

6. Land Status: Land availability confirmed as "Yes"

7. Land Transfer: Land transfer has been approved by:

   • Revenue & Forest Department (Mahisul va Van Vibhag) under Reference/Letter No. 03/24/J-5-A dated 04 April 2024
   • Public Works Department consent: Reference No. 12/2024/IMA-1 dated 24 June 2024 (as per decision of Higher Officers' Committee meeting dated 26 June 2024 chaired by the Chief Secretary)

Project Specifications & Built-Up Area

8. Total Built-Up Area: 16,946.31 Square Metres

9. Major Components of Construction:

   A) Main Training Academy Building – Administrative & Academic Wing, Model Excise Station

   Component	Floor	Area (Sq.M)	Rate per Sq.M (₹)	Cost (₹)
   Building Proper
   Ground Floor	Ground	3,275.88	28,000	91,724,640
   First Floor	First	2,258.49	28,000	63,237,720
   Second Floor	Second	373.51	28,000	10,458,280
   Auditorium (200 Seating Capacity)
   Ground Floor	Ground	775.99	28,000	21,727,720
   Library
   Ground Floor	Ground	775.99	28,000	21,727,720
   First Floor	First	518.79	28,000	14,526,120
   VIP Guest Room
   Ground Floor	Ground	601.03	28,000	16,828,840
   Staff Quarters – Class 3 (Type II Quarters: 12 units, 52.8 Sq.M per flat + 10% amenities)
   Ground Floor	Ground	270.11	28,000	7,563,080
   First Floor	First	265.20	28,000	7,425,600
   Second Floor	Second	265.20	28,000	7,425,600
   Third Floor	Third	265.20	28,000	7,425,600
   Staff Quarters – Class 2 (Type III Quarters: 4 units, 60.0 Sq.M per flat + 10% amenities)
   Ground Floor	Ground	160.95	28,000	4,506,600
   First Floor	First	155.75	28,000	4,361,000
   Second Floor	Second	155.75	28,000	4,361,000
   Staff Quarters – Class 1 (Type IV Quarters: 2 units, 92.4 Sq.M per flat + 10% amenities)
   Ground Floor	Ground	200.00	28,000	5,600,000
   Ground Floor (Second Set)	Ground	200.00	28,000	5,600,000
   Training Hostel – Male (100 Students: 26 Rooms, 2 Students per Room)
   Ground Floor	Ground	1,872.08	28,000	52,418,240
   First Floor	First	1,872.08	28,000	52,418,240
   Training Hostel – Female (48 Students: 12 Rooms, 2 Students per Room)
   Ground Floor	Ground	906.18	28,000	25,373,040
   First Floor	First	906.18	28,000	25,373,040
   Canteen/Dining Hall/Mess
   Ground Floor	Ground	684.75	28,000	19,173,000
   Main Entrance/Exit Gate & Security Cabin
   Ground Floor	Ground	187.20	28,000	5,241,600
   		SUBTOTAL (A1)		₹474,496,680

10. Component B – Electrification, Fire-Fighting, Utilities & Amenities

    Item	Calculation Basis	Cost (₹)
    Internal Electrification	5% of (A1)	23,724,834
    External Electrification	6% of (A1)	28,469,800.80
    Fire Fighting Arrangements etc.	@₹400/Sq.M	13,557,048
    Pump House, Borewell etc.	Lump Sum	2,000,000
    Air Conditioning	Lump Sum	10,000,000
    CCTV	Lump Sum	2,000,000
    AB Room, Area Lighting, Pumps, Generator	Lump Sum	5,000,000
    Lifts	2 units @ ₹2,000,000 each	4,000,000
    MSEDCL Provisions	Lump Sum	1,000,000
    	SUBTOTAL (B2)	₹89,751,682.80

11. Component C – Water Supply & Sanitary Works

    Item	Calculation Basis	Cost (₹)
    Water Supply & Sanitary Works	5% of (A1)	23,724,834
    	SUBTOTAL (C3)	₹23,724,834

12. Component D – Furniture

    Item	Unit	Quantity	Rate (₹)	Cost (₹)
    Furniture	Sq.M	11,862.42	5,000	59,312,085
    			SUBTOTAL (C4)	₹59,312,085

13. Component E – Miscellaneous Items (Sub-Total B)

    Item	Calculation Basis	Cost (₹)
    Compound Wall & Gate	Lump Sum	50,000,000
    Internal Roads, Land Development, Parking, Paver Block, CC Drains, C/D Works etc.	As per details	21,352,350.60
    Retaining Wall	Lump Sum	10,000,000
    	SUBTOTAL (B)	₹81,352,350.60

14. Component F – Contingencies, GST, Price Escalation, PMC Charges, Labour Insurance (Sub-Total C)

    Item	Calculation Basis	Cost (₹)
    Contingencies	4% of (A1) Subtotal	18,979,867.20
    GST	18% on (P) = 18% of Project Cost	131,154,773.80
    Price Escalation	5% on (P) = 5% of Project Cost	36,431,881.62
    PMC Charges	1.5% on (P) = 1.5% of Project Cost	10,929,564.49
    Labour Insurance	1% on (P) = 1% of Project Cost	7,286,376.32
    	SUBTOTAL (C) – Provisions	₹204,782,463.43

TOTAL PROJECT COST CALCULATION

Construction Unit Cost Metrics

15. Cost per Square Metre:
    • Building Civil (A1): ₹28,000/Sq.M
    • Building Civil, Electrification, Water Supply, Furniture (A): ₹38,196/Sq.M
    • Total (A+B): ₹42,997/Sq.M

Conditions of Administrative Sanction

16. Architectural Compliance Condition:

    • Since the construction is being executed by a private architect, the following mandatory conditions apply:
      • All building plans and designs MUST comply with Public Works Department/Government Building applicable standards and norms (Sarvajnik Bandhkam Vibhag / Shakari Imarat ke Anujneya Manako ke Anurup)
      • The private architect's plans MUST obtain approval from the Government/State Architect (Shasan ka Vastushastragya)
      • The architectural designs, building plans, and Vastu recommendations/layouts MUST be certified by the Government Architect before construction commencement
      • The Commissioner of State Excise shall be responsible for ensuring all the above compliance

17. Solar System Installation Mandatory:

    • The Commissioner of State Excise Department MUST ensure that solar power generation systems are installed in the building as part of the construction work
    • This is a mandatory condition and non-compliance will render the sanction void

18. Land Transfer Approvals Already Obtained:

    • Land transfer has been completed/approved in accordance with approvals from:
      • Revenue & Forest Department (Mahisul va Van Vibhag) – dated 04 April 2024
      • Public Works Department – dated 24 June 2024
      • Higher Officers' Committee (chaired by Chief Secretary) – decision dated 26 June 2024

Budget Allocation & Funding

19. Budget Head for Expenditure:

    • The entire project cost shall be funded and accounted for under:
      • Demand No.: H-8 (Demand for Public Works)
      • Major Head: 4059 – Capital Expenditure on Public Works
      • Sub-Head (15): Excise & State Excise Department
      • Sub-Sub-Head (15)(01): Major Works/Buildings (Moti Bandhkame)
      • Budget Account Code: 4059 1033 – Major Works (Moti Bandhkame)

20. Fund Flow Condition:

    • The entire project expenditure MUST be debited/drawn from the above-mentioned budget head and account code
    • All project expenditures MUST be charged against the same budget head only
    • No deviation or splitting of funds to other budget heads is permitted without explicit further approval

Executing Agency & Project Management

21. Executing Agency: Public Works Department (PWD) of Maharashtra

22. Architecture: Private Architect (engaged for the project)

23. Land Status: Land availability confirmed – "Yes"

24. Department Responsible for Project: State Excise Department (Maharashtra Rajya Utpadana Shulk Vibhag), Government of Maharashtra

Administrative References & Approvals Cited

25. This GR has been issued based on the following prior approvals and references:

    Reference No.	Issuing Department	Date	Subject/Context
    Government Circular, Public Works Department	PWD	25 September 2019	Land/Property related matters (Ref. No. Sankirn-2019/Pr.Cr.10/IMA-2)
    Government Resolution, Home Department	Home Dept (Grah Vibhag)	13 March 2024	Earlier GR on building sanction (Ref. No. BGT 1023/Pr.Cr.264/RAUSHU-1)
    Letter from Commissioner, State Excise Department	Excise Dept	24 June 2024	Request for administrative sanction & project details (Ref. No. BLD 112023/Training Academy/96/Saha)
    Minutes of Higher Officers' Committee Meeting	Chief Secretary's Office	26 June 2024	Committee approval for government building construction and land transfer
    Revenue & Forest Department Approval	Mahisul va Van Vibhag	04 April 2024	Land transfer clearance (Ref. No. 03/24/J-5-A)
    Public Works Department Approval	PWD	24 June 2024	Building construction approval (Ref. No. 12/2024/IMA-1)

Circulation & Implementation

26. Distribution of This Order:

    This Government Resolution has been addressed/circulated to:

    1. Private Secretary to Minister (State Excise) – Ministry, Mumbai
    2. Additional Chief Secretary, State Excise Department – Ministry, Mumbai
    3. Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department – Ministry, Mumbai
    4. Accountant General (Audit/Accounts & Admissibility) – Maharashtra 1, Mumbai/Nagpur
    5. Commissioner, State Excise Department, Maharashtra State – Mumbai
    6. Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise Department – Kolhapur
    7. Superintendent, State Excise Department – Satara
    8. Public Works Department, Buildings-1/Finance-2 – Ministry, Mumbai
    9. Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (Regional) – Pune
    10. Executive Engineer, Public Works Department – Pune
    11. Chamber Officer, Home Department/Finance-2 – Ministry, Mumbai
    12. Official Record – RAUSHU 1

27. Website Publication:

    • This GR has been made available on the official Government of Maharashtra website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
    • Digital Reference/Computer Code: 202407031815402029

28. Digital Authentication:

    • This order has been issued under digital signature authentication (Dijital Swakshari)
    • Issued by authority of and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra

CRITICAL IMPLEMENTATION NOTES

Mandatory Conditions for Project Viability

1. Architectural Compliance is Non-Negotiable:

   • The private architect's designs must comply with Government of Maharashtra Public Works standards
   • State Architect clearance must be obtained before tender/construction begins
   • Any deviation from approved designs requires fresh sanction

2. Solar Power is a Statutory Requirement:

   • Solar system installation is a condition precedent to the project's validity
   • The Commissioner of State Excise is personally responsible for this compliance
   • Failure to install solar systems may result in project non-completion penalties

3. Budget Head Cannot Be Changed:

   • All expenditure must flow through Budget Code 4059-1033 only
   • No re-appropriation or fund transfer to other heads is permitted
   • Any budget overrun requires separate supplementary approval

4. Land Transfer is Already Legally Complete:

   • The site is ready for construction (land availability confirmed)
   • Revenue & Forest Department clearance is already obtained
   • PWD clearance for construction has been granted
   • No further land-related delays are anticipated

SPECIAL NOTES ON PROJECT STRUCTURE

Training Academy Purpose & Use

The facility will serve as an independent/separate training centre for the Maharashtra State Excise Department with the following specific features:

• Academic & Administrative Wing for training activities
• Model Excise Station – functional demonstration facility
• Hostel Facilities:
  • Male hostel: 100 trainees (26 rooms, 2 students/room)
  • Female hostel: 48 trainees (12 rooms, 2 students/room)
• Faculty & Staff Accommodation:
  • Class 3 staff quarters: 12 units
  • Class 2 staff quarters: 4 units
  • Class 1 staff quarters: 2 units
  • VIP guest room for senior officials
• Teaching & Support Facilities:
  • Auditorium (200-seat capacity) for seminars/training sessions
  • Library facilities (dual-floor for extensive collection)
  • Canteen/dining/mess facilities
  • Security & gatehouse

State Excise Department Training Academy Status

This is the first independent/dedicated training academy for Maharashtra State Excise Department, designed to:

• Provide centralized in-service training for Excise personnel
• Conduct advanced programs in excise law, duties, procedures
• Host national/state-level excise conferences in the 200-seat auditorium
• Provide residential facilities for trainees from across the state

APPROVAL AUTHORITIES & SIGNATORIES

Approving Officer: Ravindra Aute (रविद्र औटे) Designation: Deputy Secretary, Government of Maharashtra (उप सचिव, महाराष्ट्र शासन) Authority: Acting under orders and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra

Home Department Reference: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department, Ministry, Mumbai-400 032

EFFECTIVE DATE & PUBLICATION

• Issue Date: 03 July 2024 (3 जुलै, 2024)
• Effective Date: From date of publication/issue (From 03 July 2024)
• Publication Status: Published on www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Digital Code: 202407031815402029

SUMMARY TABLE – KEY FIGURES

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