Document Type: Government Resolution (Administrative Order — Personnel Posting)
Reference Number: EST-1224/Pr.Kr.220(Dept-3)/RAUSHU-1
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग)
Date of Issue: 26 March 2025
Portal ID: 1240
Digital Signature Reference: 202503261223559129
Effective Date: From date of issue (26 March 2025) — Order issued by authority of the Governor of Maharashtra
This Government Resolution modifies a prior administrative order (dated 17 August 2024, EST-1224/Pr.Kr.220(Dept-3)/RAUSHU-1) regarding the posting/transfer of an Inspector in the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादि शुल्क संवर्ग). The modification has been made following orders issued by the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT), Mumbai on 30 January 2025 and 18 March 2025. The resolution effects a partial amendment to the original posting order and mandates the Commissioner of State Excise to take further action accordingly.
• Personnel Affected: Inspector Shri. Balasaheb Bhikaji Hulge, State Excise Department
• Previous Posting: Land Department (भूम विभाग), Narayandev Security Battalion No. 3, Pune (पूर्वीची पदस्थापिा: भूम विभाग, नारायणदेव भरारी पथक क्र.3, पुणे)
• New/Confirmed Posting: Commissioner of State Excise, Government of Maharashtra (State Excise Department) — exact new posting location not explicitly detailed in this order but authorized by competent authority
• Authority for This Amendment:
• Nature of Amendment: Partial amendment (अंशत: बदल) to the original posting order
• Legal Validity: Order issued with the approval of the competent authority (सक्षम प्रानिकारी यांच्या मान्यतेिे)
• Implementation Requirement: The Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra must take further necessary action (उनर्त कायचवाही) to implement this order
• Scope of Applicability: This order applies only to the named individual — Shri. Balasaheb Bhikaji Hulge, Inspector, State Excise Department
Original Writ Petitions Before MAT, Mumbai:
Original Petition (मूळ अजच) No. 1076/2024 — Shri. Balasaheb Bhikaji Hulge v. State of Maharashtra
Original Petition No. 1357/2024 — Shri. Atul Pail, Inspector v. State of Maharashtra
Original Petition No. 1346/2024 — Shri. Atul Pail, Inspector v. State of Maharashtra
Outcome: The MAT orders necessitated the partial amendment of the original 17.08.2024 GR, which is hereby effected through this resolution.
Commissioner of State Excise (आयुक्तत, राज्य उत्पादि शुल्क), Maharashtra State
Primary Reference Order:
Administrative Tribunal Authority:
Tribunal Direction Compliance: This order is issued in direct compliance with Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal orders — non-compliance may constitute contempt of tribunal
Partial Amendment Only: The order explicitly states that only a partial (अंशत:) amendment to the 17.08.2024 order is being made — other provisions of that order remain in force
Competent Authority Approval Required: The posting/transfer is valid only because it carries the approval of the competent authority (सक्षम प्रानिकारी)
No Fee or Eligibility Criteria: This is an internal government personnel order — no license fees, application forms, or eligibility criteria are applicable
Administrative Consequence: Failure to implement may expose the State to further tribunal/court proceedings
Severability: Only the personnel posting provisions are amended — all other administrative provisions remain unchanged
Directly Affected:
Indirectly Affected:
Not Directly Affected:
No Further Application Required: This order is self-executing upon receipt by the Commissioner of State Excise
Implementation Timeline: No specific deadline mentioned — "further necessary action" (उनर्त कायचवाही) is to be taken at the Commissioner's discretion and as per established administrative procedures
Appeal/Review: Any grievance must be raised before the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal if new facts emerge; this GR closes the chapter on the original 17.08.2024 order to the extent of this amendment
Confidentiality: This order pertains to personnel posting — standard confidentiality of government personnel matters applies
This Government Resolution is an administrative order amending a prior personnel posting order in response to Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal rulings. It has no direct impact on excise licensing, fees, or rules governing liquor retail or manufacturing. It is a purely administrative personnel matter affecting one inspector's posting within the State Excise Department.