MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution / Administrative Order (Shasan Aadesh)

Reference Number: EST-1222/Pr.Cr.76/RAUSHU-1, dated 02 August 2024

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

Effective Date: 02 August 2024 (from date of publication on www.maharashtra.gov.in)

Summary: This Government Resolution cancels the previous transfer authority order dated 11.04.2022 (EST-1222/Pr.Cr.76/RAUSHU-1) and reinstates the provisions from the Government Decision dated 19.05.2017 (EST-1216/Pr.Cr.135/RAUSHU-1). It redefines the competent authority for handling transfers and special transfers of officers in the "Inspector, Group B" cadre within the State Excise Department (Raaj Utpadhan Shulk Vibhag). The order also mandates that the Civil Service Board recommendations follow specific procedural routes depending on whether the transfer is regular or special/request-based.

KEY PROVISIONS:

1. Transfer Authority Framework for Inspectors (Group B)

For Regular Transfers (Niyamit Badli):

• Competent Authority: Secretary / Principal Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary (State Excise Department)

For Special/Request Transfers (Vishesh Badli/Vinanti Badli):

• Competent Authority: Hon. Minister (State Excise / RAUSHU)

2. Civil Service Board Procedure

For Regular Transfers:

• The Civil Service Board (formed under the Chairmanship of Commissioner, State Excise Department, as per Government Decision dated 14.06.2016) shall:
  • Prepare recommendations for periodic/regular transfers of Inspectors (Group B)
  • Submit these recommendations to: Secretary / Principal Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary (State Excise)

For Special/Request Transfers:

• The Civil Service Board (under the Chairmanship of Secretary / Principal Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary, State Excise Department) shall:
  • Prepare recommendations for special/request transfers
  • Submit these recommendations to: Hon. Minister (State Excise)

3. Cancellation of Previous Order

• Previous Order Cancelled: Government Order EST-1222/Pr.Cr.76/RAUSHU-1 dated 11.04.2022
• Reinstated Provisions: All provisions of Government Decision EST-1216/Pr.Cr.135/RAUSHU-1 dated 19.05.2017 shall remain in force

4. Officer Category Affected

• Cadre: Inspector (Nireekshak), Group B (Nireekshak, Gat-B)
• Department: State Excise Department, Maharashtra

5. Legal Framework

The order is issued in accordance with:

• Delayed Delayed Acts Prevention Act, 2005 (Vilamb Pratibandh Adhiniyam, 2005)
  • Section 6, Proviso 2
  • Section 7 provisions

6. Administrative Approval

• Order issued in consultation with the General Administration Department (Samanya Prashasan Vibhag)
• Published on official Maharashtra government portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal Reference Code: 202408071603291029

7. Distribution and Implementation

Copies marked to:

1. Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister
2. Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister (Home)
3. Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister (Finance & Planning)
4. Private Secretary to Minister (State Excise)
5. Private Secretary to Opposition Leader, Legislative Assembly / Council
6. Additional Chief Secretary (Services), General Administration Department
7. Senior-level Assistant to Additional Chief Secretary (State Excise)
8. Commissioner, State Excise Department, Maharashtra
9. Directorate (State Excise-1)

WHO IS AFFECTED:

Primary:

• All Inspectors in Group B cadre (Nireekshak, Gat-B) of the State Excise Department, Maharashtra
• Civil Service Board constituted under the Commissioner, State Excise

Secondary:

• Secretary / Principal Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary (State Excise) — handling regular transfer approvals
• Hon. Minister (State Excise / RAUSHU) — handling special/request transfer approvals
• Commissioner, State Excise Department — overseeing Civil Service Board recommendations

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS:

1. Procedural Clarity: The order creates a dual-track transfer system:

   • Routine transfers → handled by Secretary/Principal Secretary/Additional Chief Secretary
   • Special/exceptional transfers → elevated to ministerial level

2. Previous Confusion Resolved: The 2022 order is explicitly cancelled, removing any conflicting authority structure.

3. Reinstatement of 2017 Framework: The order reverts to the proven 2017 system, indicating that the 2022 modification was found problematic or inefficient.

4. No New Fees, Licenses, or Penalties: This is an internal administrative order affecting transfer procedures only—it does not create new excise fees, license categories, or penalties.

5. Compliance Mandatory: All recommending authorities and approving officers must follow the prescribed routes (Secretary for regular, Minister for special).

6. Digital Certification: Order is digitally signed and authenticated; official reference available on Maharashtra government portal.

REFERENCES (Internal Administrative History):

CONCLUSION:

This is a procedural/administrative order with no direct impact on excise licensing, fee schedules, or public applicants. It regulates internal transfer authority for Group B Inspector cadre officers in the State Excise Department. The document restores a previously established 2017 framework, clarifying that regular transfers are approved by the Secretary-level authority while special/request transfers require ministerial intervention.