MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) – Administrative Approval for Expenditure

Reference Number: GR No. BGT-1024/Pr.Cr.99/RAUSHU-1, dated 11 October 2024

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

Effective Date: 01 March 2024 to 31 May 2025

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution grants administrative approval for expenditure of ₹36,52,125/- (Rupees Thirty-Six Lakhs, Fifty-Two Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-Five only) incurred by the State Excise Department Building, Mumbai, for cleaning, sanitation, and garden maintenance services over the period 01 March 2024 to 31 May 2025. The amount covers two separate vendor contracts: one with M/s Lokbharati Unemployed Service Cooperative Institute, Maha (₹5,90,234/-) for the period 01 March 2024 to 30 June 2024, and another with M/s N.T.S., Pune (₹30,61,891/-) for the period 01 July 2024 to 31 May 2025. The expenditure is to be charged against the budgetary allocation under the specified head of account and is subject to compliance with relevant Government Decisions and Financial Authority Regulations.

KEY PROVISIONS

Expenditure Approved:

• Vendor 1: M/s Lokbharati Unemployed Service Cooperative Institute, Maharashtra

  • Period: 01 March 2024 to 30 June 2024
  • Amount: ₹5,90,234/- (Rupees Five Lakhs, Ninety Thousand, Two Hundred Thirty-Four only)
  • Purpose: Cleaning, sanitation, and garden maintenance of State Excise Department Building, Mumbai

• Vendor 2: M/s N.T.S., Pune

  • Period: 01 July 2024 to 31 May 2025
  • Amount: ₹30,61,891/- (Rupees Thirty Lakhs, Sixty-One Thousand, Eight Hundred Ninety-One only)
  • Purpose: Cleaning, sanitation, and garden maintenance of State Excise Department Building, Mumbai

• Total Approved Expenditure: ₹36,52,125/- (Rupees Thirty-Six Lakhs, Fifty-Two Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-Five only)

  • Total Period Covered: 01 March 2024 to 31 May 2025

Conditions of Approval:

1. Compliance with Government Decision, Industry, Energy and Labour Department, GD No. MGA-1506/Pr.Cr.92/Labour-5, dated 08 November 2006 is mandatory.

2. Compliance with Government Decision, Industry, Energy and Labour Department, GD No. BHAAKSHS-2014/Pr.Cr.82/Part-3/Industry-4, dated 01 December 2016 is mandatory.

3. Compliance with Government Decision, Finance Department, GD No. PADVIN-2022/Pr.Cr.15/A.Pu.K., dated 27 April 2022 is mandatory.

Budget Head Allocation:

• The expenditure shall be charged against the budgetary allocation under:
  • Demand: B-2, 2039 (State Excise)
  • Sub-head: 00, 001 (Operations and Administration)
  • Sub-sub-head: (01) Commissioner's Office
  • Sub-sub-sub-head: (01)(01) Commissioner's Office – Establishment (Mandatory)
  • Account Code: 20390014
  • Category: 10, Contractual Services

Authority and Authority Source:

• This GR is issued under the authority conferred by:
  • Financial Authority Manual, 1978, Part-I, Sub-Section-4
  • Specific Financial Authority Delegated under Item No. 11 regarding narrow matters of expenditure
  • Authority exercised by the competent authority (Secretary, Home Department) in accordance with delegation rules

Digital Certification:

• Document published on Government of Maharashtra website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Reference ID: 202410111902239129
• Document is digitally signed and authenticated

DISTRIBUTION AND COPIES

Original Copy Directed To:

• Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai

Copies Forwarded To:

1. Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements / Audit) – 1, Maharashtra, Mumbai
2. Chief Accounts Officer, Mumbai
3. Resident Audit Officer, Mumbai
4. File, RAUSHU-1 (Records Section)

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / COMPLIANCE

Mandatory Compliance Requirements:

1. Earlier Government Decisions Must Be Followed: The three referenced Government Decisions dated 08 November 2006, 01 December 2016, and 27 April 2022 contain instructions that must be strictly followed in the execution of this expenditure.

2. Budget Constraint: The entire amount of ₹36,52,125/- must be drawn from the specific budget allocation head mentioned (Code 20390014), and no supplementary or additional allocation is implied by this approval.

3. Scope Limited to Stated Period: The approval covers only the period from 01 March 2024 to 31 May 2025. No retrospective or prospective liability beyond this period is implied.

4. Vendor-Specific Contracts: Each vendor contract is separately approved for its specified period. The division of the total amount between vendors is as stated and shall not be modified without fresh administrative approval.

5. Services Covered: The approved amount covers only the following services:

   • Cleaning (Safayi)
   • Sanitation (Swichchata)
   • Garden Maintenance (Bagkaam)
   • Of the State Excise Department Building, Mumbai

6. No Additional Expenditure Authorized: This approval does not authorize any expenditure beyond the stated purposes or amounts.

7. Audit and Accountability: All expenditure is subject to:

   • Audit by the Resident Audit Officer
   • Verification by the Chief Accounts Officer
   • Review by the Principal Accountant General

WHO IS AFFECTED

• Direct Beneficiary: State Excise Department, Mumbai (specifically the Commissioner's Office)
• Implementing Authorities:
  • Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State
  • Accounts Officer, State Excise Department
• Oversight Authorities:
  • Principal Accountant General
  • Chief Accounts Officer
  • Resident Audit Officer
• Contracted Service Providers:
  • M/s Lokbharati Unemployed Service Cooperative Institute, Maharashtra
  • M/s N.T.S., Pune

NOT Directly Affected: Excise licensees (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera license holders, or manufacturing permit holders). This document pertains to internal administrative expenditure of the State Excise Department and does not amend, modify, or affect any excise licensing provisions, fees, or regulations.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO EARLIER GOVERNMENT DECISIONS

The following Government Decisions are referenced and must be reviewed for full compliance:

DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICITY

• Issuing Authority: Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Home Department
• Officer Name: Swapnil Gopal Borse (Additional Secretary, Maharashtra Government)
• Authentication: Digital signature
• Website Availability: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal Reference ID: 202410111902239129
• Language: Marathi (official language of Maharashtra)

SPECIAL NOTES

1. Not an Excise Licensing Document: This GR does not relate to any provision of the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, or Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973. It is purely an internal administrative and financial document concerning departmental facility maintenance.

2. No Fee or Licensing Impact: No fees, license renewal amounts, or licensing eligibility criteria are modified or established by this document.

3. Fiscal Year Context: The expenditure period spans two fiscal years: FY 2024-25 (01 March to 31 March 2024 = initial 1 month) and FY 2024-25 (01 April to 31 May 2025 = remainder 13 months).

4. Contractor Performance: The change of vendor from M/s Lokbharati (March-June 2024) to M/s N.T.S., Pune (July 2024 onwards) suggests either contract expiry or performance-based transition. This document does not address the reasons.

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