राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभागामार्फत सन 2016 मधील पावसाळयात दिनांक 1 जुलै ते 7 जुलै, 2016 या वनमहोत्सव कालावधीत दिनांक 1 जुलै,2016 ह्या दिवशी राज्यात किमान 2 कोटी वृक्ष लागवड करण्याबाबत नियोजन आराखडा व कृती कार्यक्रम तयार करुन अंमलबजावणी करणे.

10. Real-Time Online Data Capture (from 6 AM to 6 PM on 1 July 2016)

• Every implementing agency to submit reports to District Collector every 2 hours
• Data to include:
  • Number of trees planted
  • Names of individuals/organizations involved
  • Tree species/varieties
  • Photographs (where possible)
  • Tree count, species information, selected locations
  • Real-time updates uploaded to online system as planting progresses
  • Software developed by Additional Principal Chief Conservator (IT & Policy) with features for:
    • GPS location mapping
    • Pit preparation records
    • Implementation agency details
    • Photographs
    • Species information
    • Location details

    11. Implementation Structure

    • District Level: District Collector as Committee Chairperson with prescribed membership and functions (detailed in Government Resolution dated 31.03.2016)
    • Taluka Level: Taluka-level committees established
    • Village Level: Village-level committees established
    • Detailed instructions on composition and powers in referenced GR (SAAVDI-2015/Pr.Kr.131/F-11, dated 31.03.2016), available at www.maharashtra.gov.in (Reference Code: 201604011917405119)

    12. Technical & Administrative Support

    • Local Forest and Social Forestry Department officers to provide guidance on:
      • Pre-monsoon works
      • Seedling availability
      • Species selection
      • Maintenance and supervision
      • Involvement of:
        • Students
        • Citizens
        • Volunteers
        • NGOs
        • Private sector
        • Elected representatives and dignitaries (where feasible)

        13. Post-Plantation Care & Maintenance (Survival Target: 80-90%)

        • Plan for immediate visual impact through:
          • Conservation measures
          • Water supply/irrigation arrangements
          • Fencing (biodegradable or plastic/wire fencing to protect seedlings from animals)
          • Permanent inspection and care schedules
          • Regular maintenance and upkeep
          • Monitoring of tree survival rate (minimum 80-90%)
          • Quarterly reports on maintenance and survival to be submitted by District Collector and Divisional Officer (Revenue) to:
            • Principal Chief Conservator (Forest Force Chief), Nagpur
            • Secretary (Forests)
            • Home Department
            • Reports to be submitted in prescribed Format-2 (attached to GR)

            14. Funding

            • Expenses to be met from sanctioned allocations of respective departments
            • Where budget constraints exist, Forest and Social Forestry Department to provide free seedlings
            • Both recipient and supplier departments to maintain proper records and accounting
            • Information to be forwarded to Principal Chief Conservator, Secretary (Forests), and Home Department

            15. Oversight & Monitoring

            • District and Taluka committees to monitor implementation, coordination, and supervision
            • Online monitoring through software developed by Additional Principal Chief Conservator (IT & Policy)
            • Quarterly reports on maintenance, care, and tree survival
            • Daily coordination between District Collector and relevant officials

            16. Responsibilities of Chief, State Excise Department & Deputy Commissioner

            • Deputy Commissioner, State Excise to coordinate all offices under State Excise jurisdiction
            • Additional Commissioner, State Excise designated as Controlling Officer for tree plantation programme at all State Excise offices on 1 July 2016

            17. Publication & Portal

            • Circular available at www.maharashtra.gov.in
            • Reference Code: 201606091542032429
            • Digitally signed circular

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            Fee Schedule: None. This is an administrative directive; no fees are prescribed.

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            Documents/Enclosures Required:

            Format-1 (Site Identification Form) — To be submitted by 20 May 2016 containing:

            • Site location details
            • Latitude-Longitude coordinates
            • GPS location (where available)
            • Office designation and department
            • Estimated number of trees to be planted
            • Officer-in-charge details

            Format-2 (Quarterly Report Form) — For submission of quarterly progress reports on maintenance, care, and tree survival containing:

            • Number of trees planted and surviving
            • Species-wise breakup
            • Maintenance activities completed
            • Tree survival rate (%)
            • Challenges/issues faced
            • Photographs
            • Future maintenance plan

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            Who Is Affected:

            1. State Excise Department (all offices under Home Department jurisdiction)

               • Headquarters offices
               • Divisional Deputy Commissioner offices
               • District Superintendent offices
               • Inspection offices
               • Officer and employee residential premises

               • Forest and Social Forestry Department (primary implementing agency)

                 • Target: Plant minimum 1.50 crore trees
                 • Coordinate seedling supply through nodal officers

                 • All Other Maharashtra Government Departments (to plant remaining 50 lakh trees)

                 • District Administrations — District Collectors chair implementation committees

                 • Local Bodies — Gram Panchayats, Municipal Corporations, Zilla Parishads participate in planning and execution

                 • NGOs, Voluntary Organizations, Private Sector, CSR Initiatives — Partner organizations for implementation

                 • Local Elected Representatives — MLAs, MPs, Corporators, Village Council members participate in ceremonial plantations

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                   Important Notes / Conditions / Penalties:

                   1. Mandatory Compliance

                   • All departmental offices must participate on 1 July 2016
                   • Minimum tree survival rate target: 80-90%
                   • No exemptions permitted for State Excise offices

                   2. Accountability

                   • Each office head bears direct responsibility for maintenance and protection of planted trees for minimum 4 years
                   • District Collector and Divisional Officer (Revenue) responsible for quarterly monitoring
                   • Non-compliance with maintenance targets may invite administrative action

                   3. Coordination Mechanism

                   • Implementation failures to be reported to District Collector immediately
                   • Real-time data capture mandatory — no delayed reporting permitted
                   • Monthly review of progress at district level

                   4. Financial Management

                   • Departments must arrange funds from sanctioned budgets
                   • Where funds unavailable, Forest Department provides free seedlings (with proper documentation)
                   • No additional central/state grants provided

                   5. Appeals/Escalation

                   • District-level committees empowered to resolve implementation issues
                   • Escalation to Principal Chief Conservator for major hurdles

                   6. Special Instructions

                   • Deputy Commissioner, State Excise to oversee all State Excise Department participation
                   • Additional Commissioner, State Excise declared Controlling Officer
                   • Secretary (Forests) and Home Department retain supervisory oversight

                   7. Reporting Timeline

                   • Site identification: by 20 May 2016
                   • Pre-monsoon works completion: by 31 May 2016
                   • Seedling procurement: by 30 June 2016
                   • Real-time reporting: 1 July 2016 (every 2 hours)
                   • Quarterly maintenance reports: ongoing for 4 years post-plantation

                   8. Related Government Resolution

                   • GR SAAVDI-2015/Pr.Kr.131/F-11, dated 31 March 2016 governs the constitution, membership, and powers of District/Taluka/Village-Level Committees
                   • Available at: www.maharashtra.gov.in (Code: 201604011917405119)

                   9. Digital Publication

                   • Circular published digitally with signature
                   • Reference Code: 201606091542032429
                   • Issued under Governor's authority and countersigned by Deputy Secretary, Home Department

                   10. Distribution List Mandatory circulation to:

                   • Chief Minister's Principal Secretary
                   • Minister (Excise/Home)
                   • Deputy Chief Minister / State Minister (Excise)
                   • Chief Secretary
                   • Principal Secretary (Excise)
                   • Commissioner, State Excise
                   • Additional Commissioner, State Excise
                   • All Deputy Commissioners, State Excise (Divisional Level)
                   • All District Superintendents, State Excise
                   • All Inspection Officers / Cell Officers (Excise)
                   • Cabinet Secretaries (Excise Cells 1, 2, 3)

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                   SUMMARY FOR QUICK REFERENCE:

                   This 9 June 2016 circular mandates the State Excise Department and all other Maharashtra government departments to conduct a state-wide tree plantation drive on 1 July 2016 with a target of 2 crore trees (1.50 crore by Forest Dept + 50 lakh by other departments). State Excise offices must plant minimum 5 trees at each location. Implementation is coordinated through district/taluka/village committees with the Principal Chief Conservator as overall coordinator. Real-time data capture is mandatory, and quarterly maintenance reports tracking 80-90% tree survival must be submitted for 4 years. Funding from departmental budgets; free seedlings available from Forest Dept where needed. Additional Commissioner, State Excise appointed as Controlling Officer. No penalties specified for non-compliance, but accountability rests with office heads and district collectors.