Posting Authority: Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, shall establish these supernumerary posts on his establishment.

Fund Management:

• Salary and allowances of appointed officers shall be charged to the same financial year/budget head under which State Excise Department's regular officers' salaries are charged.
• Advance funds (Wagesdivisional advance) shall be made available to training institutions proportionate to the number of directly attending candidates.
• Commissioner, State Excise shall process fund disbursement as per directives issued by General Administration Department from time to time.
• Other arrangements for payment of trainees' salaries during training period shall also be made by the Commissioner.

• Budget Allocation:

  • Training period expenditure shall be charged to the approved budget allocation for that financial year.
  • Expenses shall be distributed across financial years proportionately.

  • Authority for GR: Issued under authority granted to administrative departments by Finance Department GR dated 20.02.2016 (document reference: Padh2016/Pr.Cr.7/16/Administrative Reforms-1)

    Distribution of GR:

    The GR (reference no. 201605111310101629) has been uploaded on official Maharashtra State website: www.maharashtra.gov.in and digitally signed.

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    DOCUMENTS/ENCLOSURES REQUIRED:

    Not applicable — This is an administrative order, not an application or licensing document.

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    WHO IS AFFECTED:

    1. Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC): For recommending selected candidates.

    2. Candidates selected in MPSC State Service Main Examination 2015 for positions in State Excise Department:

       • Superintendent (Group A)
       • Sub-Superintendent (Group B)
       • Assistant Commissioner (Group B)

       • Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra: Responsible for:

         • Establishing supernumerary posts on departmental establishment
         • Managing salary and fund disbursement
         • Coordinating with training institutions
         • Ensuring compliance with GAD directives

         • Training Institutions:

           • Yashwantrao Chavan Administration Development Institute (YCADI), Pune (for Group A officers — नाशिक)
           • Vasantrao Naik State Agriculture Extension & Management Training Institute (VNSMTI), Nagpur (for Group B officers)

           • Financial Authorities:

             • Accountant General (Maharashtra)
             • State Audit Officer
             • District Treasury Officer, Nagpur

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             IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES:

             Special Conditions:

             1. Duration: Supernumerary posts are valid for 2 years only — from 02.05.2016 onwards. After successful completion of probationary training, candidates shall be adjusted into regular cadre vacancies.

             2. Direct Posting Conditional: Officers shall be posted under the Commissioner, State Excise establishment only after they complete training.

             3. Fund Provisioning: Funds must be released in advance based on actual attendance of candidates at training institutions (not on sanctioned strength).

             4. Salary Payment: Officers' salaries during training period must be processed through official channels of General Administration Department.

             5. Budgetary Constraint: All expenditure must be met from approved budget allocations. No supplementary budget revision is implied.

             6. GAD Compliance: Commissioner must strictly follow all directives issued by General Administration Department regarding training, posting, and financial administration.

                References/Prerequisites:

                • GR, General Administration Department No. TRN 2013/Pr.Cr.84/13/12-A, dated 20.01.2014
                • GAD Letter No. TRN-0316/Pr.Cr.38/16/18-B, dated 19.03.2016
                • GAD Letter No. TRN-0416/Pr.Cr.54/16/18-B, dated 13.04.2016
                • Finance Department GR No. Padh2016/Pr.Cr.7/16/Financial Reforms-1, dated 20.02.2016

                Distribution:

                • Accountant General (Audit/Account Verification)
                • Additional Chief Secretary (Services), GAD
                • Commissioner, State Excise
                • Director, YCADI, Pune
                • Director, VNSMTI, Nagpur
                • Additional Secretary & Accounts Officer, Mumbai
                • Resident Audit Officer, Mumbai
                • General Administration Department
                • District Treasury Officer, Nagpur
                • Finance Department (Expenditure & Administrative Reforms sections)
                • Personnel Division (Recruitment-1)

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                CRITICAL NOTES FOR EXCISE PRACTITIONERS:

                ⚠️ This GR does NOT relate to liquor licensing (FL, CL, Toddy, Neera permits).

                It concerns personnel administration — the creation of temporary supernumerary posts for newly recruited State Excise Department officers undergoing training. It has no direct impact on excise licensees, permit holders, or the operation of bars, restaurants, wine shops, or distilleries.

                However, it is significant for:

                • State Excise Department establishment strength
                • Capacity of excise administration for inspections and enforcement
                • Future officer availability for licensing, audit, and compliance functions

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                Document Status: ✅ Complete Government Resolution