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
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.
| Sr. No. | Position Name | Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Number Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | अधीक्षक (Group-A) — Superintendent | 15600-39100 | ₹5,400 | 1 |
| 2 | कार्यालय अधीक्षक (Group-C) — Office Superintendent | 9300-34800 | ₹4,300 | 1 |
| 3 | लघुलेखक निम्न श्रेणी (Group-C) — Junior Clerk (Lower Grade) | 9300-34800 | ₹4,300 | 1 |
| 4 | लेखापाल (Group-C) — Accountant | 5200-20200 | ₹2,400 | 1 |
| 5 | जवान-निम्न वाहनचालक (Group-C) — Constable-cum-Driver | 5200-20200 | ₹1,900 | 1 |
Total Posts: 5 positions across Groups A and C
The resolution explicitly references and relies upon the following prior government decisions:
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
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
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
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)
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