MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Administrative Order

Reference Number: EST-1714/Pr.Cr.50/RAUSU-1, dated 20 November 2015

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग)

Effective Date: 20 November 2015 (date of issue and approval)

Portal ID: 1304

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution approves the creation of 5 new cadre positions in the newly formed Palghar District to establish a Superintendent's Office of the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग). Palghar district was newly created by division of Thane district (vide notification dated 31.07.2014). The resolution authorizes the creation of these posts as an exception to the general ban on new cadre creation imposed by GR dated 02.06.2015. The decision was recommended by a high-level secretaries' committee chaired by the Chief Secretary on 05.09.2015 (95th meeting) and approved by the Chief Minister.

KEY PROVISIONS

Posts Approved for Creation (5 Total)

Total Posts: 5 positions across Groups A and C

BUDGETARY ALLOCATION

• Sanctioning Authority: Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra
• Budget Head: Major Head 2039 — State Excise, 001 — Administration and Management (01) (02) Inspection and Prevention Establishment, 01 Salary
• Financial Year: 2015-16
• Approval: Funds to be provided from allocated budget for FY 2015-16

LEGAL BASIS & REFERENCES

The resolution explicitly references and relies upon the following prior government decisions:

1. GR, Finance Department, Reference No. Asnk-1001/Pr.Cr.29/2001/Financial Reforms, dated 10.09.2001 — Establishes procedures for new cadre creation and vetting by secretaries' committee

2. Government Notification, Revenue & Forest Department, Ref. Prof.B 1108/Pr.Cr.167/Thane/M-10, dated 31.07.2014 — Official notification creating Palghar district by division of Thane district

3. Letter from Commissioner, State Excise, Reference EST 122014/389/2/2C, dated 27.02.2015 — Administrative request for establishment of Superintendent's office in Palghar

4. GR, Finance Department, Reference Sankarn-2015/Pr.Cr.41/Arth-1, dated 02.06.2015 — Imposes general ban on new cadre creation (which this resolution provides exception to)

5. Minutes of 95th Meeting of High-Level Secretaries' Committee chaired by Chief Secretary, dated 05.09.2015 — Recommendations supporting the creation of these 5 posts for Palghar

SPECIAL CONDITIONS & EXCEPTIONS

Exception to Cadre Freeze

• Normal Rule: General ban on new cadre creation imposed vide GR dated 02.06.2015
• Exception Granted: These 5 posts are created as a special exception for the newly formed Palghar district (निवा निल्ह्याकरीता एक अपवाद म्हणून)
• Justification: Essential administrative infrastructure required to establish State Excise Department operations in newly created district

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE ESTABLISHED

Office Location: Palghar District

Department: State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग)

Designation of Head: Superintendent (अधीक्षक), Group-A

Reporting/Administrative Hierarchy:

• Superintendent reports to Commissioner, State Excise
• Office structured with clerical, accounts, and enforcement support staff (5 posts total)

DISTRIBUTION & IMPLEMENTATION

Orders Issued To (Prat — Distribution List):

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
2. District Magistrate, Palghar / Thane
3. Accountant General (Audit/Appropriation), Maharashtra State, Mumbai
4. All Divisional Deputy Commissioners, State Excise Department
5. District Treasurer Officer, Palghar / Thane
6. All District Superintendents, State Excise Department

For Information (Prat: Mahiti Sthav):

7. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Secretariat, Mumbai
8. Private Secretary to Minister (RAUSU), Secretariat, Mumbai
9. Senior Personal Assistant to Chief Secretary
10. Senior Personal Assistant to Principal Secretary (RAUSU), G.T. Hospital Campus, Mumbai
11. Finance Department / Expenditure Management-8 / Financial Reforms-1, Secretariat, Mumbai
12. General Administration Department / Desk 12, Secretariat, Mumbai
13. Selection Committee (RAUSU-1)

APPROVAL & AUTHENTICATION

• Approval Authority: Chief Minister of Maharashtra (मा. मुख्यमंत्री)
• Issued Under: Provisions of GR dated 10.09.2001 (cadre creation procedures)
• Committee Recommendation: Endorsed by High-Level Secretaries' Committee at 95th Meeting (05.09.2015)
• Digital Authentication: Digitally signed (डिजिटल स्वाक्षरीने साक्षांकित)
• Government Website: Available on maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal Reference Code: 201511201745401129
• Issued By: Cabinet Officer (कक्ष अधिकारी), Home Department, Government of Maharashtra

IMPORTANT NOTES & APPLICABILITY

Who Is Affected

• State Excise Department — organizational restructuring
• Palghar District Administration — new excise administrative infrastructure
• Excise Commissioner's Office — addition of district superintendent office under its purview
• District Treasury — budgetary allocation for salaries from 2015-16 onwards

Critical Procedural Points

1. Exception-Based Approval: This is NOT a standard cadre creation — it is explicitly an exception to the 02.06.2015 freeze order
2. New District Justification: Palghar newly created (31.07.2014); administrative offices required for state functions
3. Committee Vetting: All new cadre proposals required deep scrutiny by Chief Secretary's high-level secretaries' committee (per 10.09.2001 GR) — completed and recommended
4. Budget Committed: Funds already allocated in 2015-16 budget under Major Head 2039
5. Hierarchical Clearance: Chief Minister approval obtained; not merely administrative routine

No Penalties or Enforcement Mechanisms Stated

This document is a pure administrative/personnel decision — it does not impose penalties, fines, or enforcement obligations on excise licensees or public. It is an internal government restructuring order.

RELATION TO EXCISE LAW

Excise Act References: None explicitly cited

Relevant Context:

• This administrative order does NOT amend or modify any excise licensing rules, fee structures, or license categories (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera, manufacturing permits)
• It is purely an establishment of administrative apparatus (office infrastructure and personnel) to administer State Excise operations in the newly created Palghar district
• Once implemented, this office will be responsible for administering excise licensing and enforcement under the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949 and subordinate rules in Palghar district

SIGNATURE & ATTESTATION

Issued on behalf and by order of the Governor of Maharashtra (राज्यपाल)

Signed By: Cabinet Officer (कक्ष अधिकारी), Home Department, Maharashtra Government

Date: 20 November 2015

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