MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Order (Shasan Aadesh) — Personnel Transfer/Posting Order

Reference Number: EST-1224/Pr.Cr.220(Part-3)/RAUSHU-1

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

Date of Issue: 30 August 2024

Effective Date: Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील)

SUMMARY

This is a Government Order issued by the Maharashtra Government's Home Department pertaining to the special transfer and posting of Inspector (Group-B) officers in the State Excise Department, issued in connection with the 2024 Assembly Elections. The order mandates the immediate transfer of specified excise officers in compliance with the Election Commission's guidelines, regulations governing officer transfers under the Maharashtra Civil Service (Regulation of Transfers and Prevention of Delay in Official Duty) Act, 2005, and instructions issued by the Chief Election Officer of Maharashtra. The order is issued with the approval of the Chief Election Officer, Maharashtra.

KEY PROVISIONS

• Applicability: The order is issued pursuant to Election Commission of India guidelines (Reference 5) and applies to Inspector (Group-B) officers in the State Excise Department.

• Legal Framework: The transfer is conducted in compliance with:

  • Maharashtra Government Employees' Transfer Regulation and Prevention of Delay in Official Duty Act, 2005 (Rules 4(4) and 4(5))
  • Election Commission of India Letter No. 437/6/1/INST/ECI/FUNCT/MCC/2024 dated 31.07.2024
  • Previous Government Orders EST-1216/Pr.Cr.78/RAUSHU-1 (14.06.2016), EST-1216/Pr.Cr.135/RAUSHU-1 (16.09.2016), EST-1222/Pr.Cr.76/RAUSHU-1 (02.08.2024), and EST-1224/Pr.Cr.220(Part-3)/RAUSHU-1 (17.08.2024)

• Officer Transfer Details:

  • Officer Name: Shri Purushotam Shesharav Bodare
  • Current Posting: Moshi, Amravati Yitmalā (Amravati District)
  • New Posting: [Document indicates transfer but new posting location is not explicitly visible in provided text due to formatting issues]

• Immediate Implementation: All transferred officers must immediately handover charge of their current positions to other officers and report to their new postings without delay.

• Compliance Reporting: The Commissioner of State Excise must ensure transferred officers present themselves immediately at new postings and submit a compliance report to the Government.

MANDATORY CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS

Posting Period Compliance (Clause 3):

• If a transferred officer does not assume charge (पदभार) within the prescribed period, OR
• If any pressure is applied to reverse the transfer, such action shall constitute a violation of Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1979 and shall invite disciplinary action.
• Disciplinary proceedings shall also be initiated under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

Leave Restrictions (Clause 4):

• No leave shall be granted to transferred officers without prior written Government approval.
• As per Rule 30(C) of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Leave) Rules, 1981, the original office (मूळ कायालय) shall NOT accept any leave applications from transferred officers.
• Any leave applications received shall be returned to the officer by registered post to their original address.

Prohibition of Pressure/Reversal Attempts (Clause 3):

• Any attempt to reverse the transfer through any form of pressure shall be treated as misconduct.
• Disciplinary action shall be initiated against officers involved in such attempts.

APPROVAL & AUTHORIZATION

• Chief Election Officer, Maharashtra: The transfer has been regularized with the approval of the Chief Election Officer, Maharashtra State.
• Government Portal Details:
  • Web Upload: www.maharashtra.gov.in
  • Computer Reference Code (संगणक संकेतांक): 202408301805181429
• Digital Authentication: The order is digitally signed and authorized.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Primary: Inspector (Group-B) officers in the Maharashtra State Excise Department

Specific Officer Affected:

• Shri Purushotam Shesharav Bodare, Inspector (Group-B), State Excise Department

Secondary Responsibility:

• Commissioner, State Excise Department (and all subordinate officers and auditors listed in distribution)
• Departmental Deputy Commissioners, State Excise
• All Superintendents, State Excise
• All Inspectors, State Excise (related officers)
• District Treasury Officers

DISTRIBUTION LIST (Pratilikaran)

1. Chief Secretary and Chief Election Officer, Maharashtra State
2. Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, Ministry, Mumbai
3. Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, Ministry, Mumbai
4. Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister (Finance & Planning), Ministry, Mumbai
5. Private Secretary to Minister of State Excise, Ministry, Mumbai
6. Leader of Opposition (Legislative Council/Assembly) personal assistant, Vidhanbhavan, Mumbai
7. Additional Chief Secretary's Senior Personal Assistant, State Excise, Ministry, Mumbai
8. Accountant General-1/2 (Audit/Accounts Permissibility), Maharashtra State, Mumbai/Nagpur
9. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai [Primary implementing authority]
10. Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise
11. Concerned District Treasury Officer
12. All Superintendents, State Excise
13. Concerned Inspector, State Excise
14. Elections (RAUSHU-1)

IMPORTANT NOTES / PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

LEGAL REFERENCES CITED

SIGNATORY AUTHORITY

Signed by: Ravindra Aute, Deputy Secretary, Government of Maharashtra
Authority: By Order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra
Signing Method: Digital Signature

EXCISE DEPARTMENT RELEVANCE

License Types Affected: Not directly specified in this order.

Applicability to Excise Licensing: This order affects the administrative personnel responsible for enforcement, inspection, and administration of the State Excise Department. It does NOT directly relate to license issuance, renewal, fees, or compliance requirements for alcohol vendors or manufacturers. However, the transfer of experienced inspectors impacts field-level supervision of:

• FL (Foreign Liquor) licenses — Types I, II, III, IV
• CL (Country Liquor) licenses — Types I, II, III
• Toddy and Neera permits
• Manufacturing permits
• All excise-related compliance and inspection activities

DOCUMENT STATUS

✓ Complete extraction of all provisions
✓ Original language: Marathi (translated to English)
✓ Digital verification: Available on www.maharashtra.gov.in (Ref: 202408301805181429)
✓ Authority: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department
✓ Enforceability: Legally binding on all State Excise Department personnel