MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (Administrative Order) — Personnel/Service Record

Reference Number: GR Portal ID 1309 | Government Resolution (शासन परिपत्रक) No. EST-2715/Proc.142(1)/RAUOSHU-1

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

Issued Date: 14 September 2015

Effective Date: 1 January 2014 (Reference date for seniority list)

SUMMARY

This is an official Government Resolution publishing a Provisional Service Seniority List (तात्पुरती सेवा ज्येष्ठता यादी) as of 1 January 2014 for Deputy Superintendents (Group "B") in the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग), Maharashtra. The document lists 28 officers with their seniority numbers, names, recruitment category, date of birth, appointment date, recruitment mode, seniority date, retirement date, and educational qualifications. The document invites objections/corrections from affected officers within 15 days of publication, after which a final seniority list will be published.

KEY PROVISIONS

1. PROVISIONAL SENIORITY LIST PUBLICATION

• A provisional seniority list of Deputy Superintendents (Group "B") is hereby published
• Reference date: 1 January 2014
• Total officers listed: 28
• Document issued under the authority of the Governor of Maharashtra

2. OBJECTION AND REPRESENTATION PROCESS

• Deadline for filing objections/representations: 15 days from the date of publication of this order (i.e., from 14 September 2015)
• Officers must submit representations to the Government if they find:
  • Any discrepancy in their seniority number
  • Any incorrect information listed against them
  • Any other inaccuracy regarding the seniority position
• Authority to address: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department
• Representations must be submitted within the prescribed 15-day period

3. FINAL SENIORITY LIST

• After the 15-day period, the Government will:
  • Consider all representations received within the stipulated time
  • Proceed to publish the final seniority list for the position of Deputy Superintendent (Group "B") as of 1 January 2014
• Representations received after the 15-day deadline will NOT be considered

4. DISTRIBUTION AND NOTIFICATION

• This GR has been uploaded on the official Maharashtra Government portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal reference code (संकेत स्थळ कोड): 201509141752471729
• The document is digitally signed
• Copies distributed to:
  • Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra
  • Concerned officers (via Commissioner, RAUOSHU, Mumbai)
  • RAUOSHU-1 records

5. DISPLAY OF SENIORITY LIST

• The seniority list must be made available to all concerned officers for inspection
• Officers' names appear in order of seniority number (1 to 28)

SENIORITY LIST — ALL OFFICERS (28 Total)

RECRUITMENT CATEGORIES USED IN LIST

WHO IS AFFECTED

Position: Deputy Superintendent (Group "B") — उप अधीक्षक (गट-"ब")

Department: State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग), Maharashtra

Applicability:

• All 28 officers listed in the seniority list
• Specifically affects:
  • Officers recruited through direct recruitment into Group B
  • Officers promoted from Group C to Group B
  • Officers affected by seniority determinations for:
    • Promotion to Superintendent (Group A)
    • Leave eligibility
    • Retirement benefits and date calculations
    • Pension and service benefits
    • Future posting/transfer orders

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. OBJECTION PROCEDURE — CRITICAL DEADLINE

• Any officer disputing their seniority number has only 15 days from 14 September 2015 to file written representation
• Deadline expires: 29 September 2015
• Late objections will be REJECTED — no representations received after the deadline will be entertained
• Objections must specifically state what information is incorrect and provide supporting evidence

2. FINAL SENIORITY LIST

• This is a PROVISIONAL list only
• Final list will be published only after the 15-day objection period closes
• Final seniority determines pension, retirement date, succession to higher posts

3. RECRUITMENT MODES

• Direct Recruitment (सरळसेवा): Officers appointed directly to Group B
• Promotion (पदोन्नती): Officers promoted from Group C to Group B
• Seniority date differs for promotees (usually the date of promotion order)

4. RETIREMENT DATES

• All officers retire on the last day of the month in which they attain age 60 years
• Example: Officer born 19.11.1963 retires on 30.11.2023 (unless extended)
• Note: One date appears erroneous in document (Entry 10: retirement date 30.09.1919 — clearly an error, should read 30.09.2021)

5. CONTINUOUS SERVICE

• Officers maintain seniority based on their seniority date (not appointment date)
• For direct recruits: seniority date = appointment date
• For promotees: seniority date = date of promotion order (or in some cases, deemed seniority date)

6. QUALIFICATIONS

• All officers possess at least Bachelor's degree
• Many hold technical qualifications (B.Tech, B.Sc.) indicating engineering/agricultural background suitable for excise administration

7. PROMOTIONAL PROSPECTS

• Officers numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14 have been promoted to Superintendent level (one step higher)
• Officer #13 (V.G. Hekre) took voluntary retirement in 2015

8. PUBLICATION AND AUTHENTICITY

• Document digitally signed by Assistant Secretary (गृह विभाग)
• Issued in accordance with Governor's authority
• Available on official portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in (Reference: 201509141752471729)

RELATIONSHIP TO EXCISE LAW

This document relates to:

• Administrative structure of Maharashtra State Excise Department
• Service rules governing Group B officers in excise
• Seniority determination for excise officers under the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 framework
• License enforcement authority — these officers oversee liquor licensing, permit inspection, tax collection, and regulation under BPA, BFLR, MCLR

Impact on Excise Operations:

• Deputy Superintendents are field-level authority for inspecting FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III licenses
• Their seniority determines who supervises excise circles/divisions
• Affects authority over wholesale and retail liquor permits

DOCUMENT STATUS

• Status: ACTIVE — Final seniority list determination pending after 15-day objection period
• Next Step: Publication of final seniority list (expected by early October 2015)
• Validity: Determines service seniority for all current and future Group B deputy superintendents as of 1 January 2014

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