MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (शासन आदेश) — Personnel Transfer Order

Reference Number: EST-1216/Pr.Kr.9/RAUSHU-1

Issued By: Chief Secretary, Home Department (गृह विभाग), Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai-400 032

Date of Issue: 2 July 2016

Reference Previous Order: Government Resolution EST-2715/Pr.Kr.77/RAUSHU-1, dated 10.06.2016

Effective Date: Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील)

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution transfers seven Inspectors of State Excise (महासूल) (Group-B) to new postings. The order mandates immediate relieving and joining procedures, specifies compliance with Maharashtra Government Employee Transfer Rules 2015, and requires strict adherence to reporting timelines. The transfers are authorized under Section 4(5) of the Maharashtra Regulation of Transfer of Government Employees and Prohibition of Delay in Discharge of Government Duties Act, 2005. Non-compliance with transfer procedures or attempts to influence the order constitute misconduct under Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23.

KEY PROVISIONS

Personnel Transfers Table:

LEGAL AUTHORITY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

1. Regulatory Framework:

• All transfers are conducted under Section 4(5) of the Maharashtra Regulation of Transfer of Government Employees and Prohibition of Delay in Discharge of Government Duties Act, 2005 (महाराष्ट्र शासकीय कर्मचार्यांच्या बदल्यांचे विनियमन आणि शासकीय कर्तव्ये पार पाडताना होणार्या विलंबास प्रतिबंध अधिनियम, 2005)
• Prior approval obtained from competent authorities (सक्षम प्राधिकार्यांच्या पूर्व मान्यतेने)

2. Applicable Transfer Rules:

• Maharashtra Government Group-A and Group-B (Gazette and Non-Gazette) Posts Direct Recruitment and Promotion Appointment to Revenue Department Posting Rules, 2015 (महाराष्ट्र शासकीय गट-अ व गट-ब (राजपत्रित व अराजपत्रित) पदांवर सरळसेवेन व पदोन्नतीने नियुक्तीसाठी महसूली विभाग वाटप नियम, 2015)

3. Special Provision for Officer No. 6:

• Shri Chandrashekhar Gavade's revenue department posting amended by order dated 10.06.2016 from Nagpur to Konkan (नागपूर ऐवजी कोकण)
• This change applies as per Rule provisions referenced in the 10.06.2016 order

MANDATORY PROCEDURES FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION

A. Relieving Procedure (कार्यमुक्त करणे):

1. Upon receipt of this transfer order, the Commissioner of State Excise (आयुक्त, राज्य उत्पादि शुल्क) shall immediately relieve all transferred officers from their current positions
2. Transferred officers shall proceed to their original posts to formally vacate positions
3. Upon arrival at original post, officers must be formally relieved and cleared
4. Strict Compliance Required: Officers NOT relieved on time will trigger mandatory documentation of delay and financial implications

B. Joining Procedure (नवीन नियुक्तीने हजर होणे):

1. Officers must report to new postings without delay (विनाविलंब)
2. Officers must join new postings upon relief from original positions
3. Failure to join within prescribed timeline constitutes non-compliance

C. Mandatory Reporting to Government:

The Commissioner of State Excise must immediately submit to Government of Maharashtra:

• Date of relieving from current position for each officer
• Date of joining at new posting for each officer
• This report must be filed swiftly (त्वरीत कळवावे)

COMPLIANCE STANDARDS & PENALTIES

1. Duration of Posting (महसूली विभाग वाटप कालावधी):

• Officers must complete prescribed tenure period in assigned revenue department postings as per 2015 Rules provisions

2. Unauthorized Absence & Financial Liability:

• If an officer is NOT relieved and/or NOT joined within stipulated timeframe, the following consequences shall apply:
  • Officer cannot discharge full duties
  • Forced leave period (सक्तीचा प्रतीक्षाकाळ) shall be declared
  • Officer becomes liable to:
    • Forfeiture of salary and allowances during forced leave period
    • Personal financial liability for delay-related costs
  • Responsible officers (प्रशासकीय अधिकारी) shall be held personally accountable

3. Misconduct for Obstruction (Rule 23, Maharashtra Civil Service Conduct Rules, 1979):

Any officer who directly or indirectly attempts to influence, pressure, or obstruct implementation of this transfer order:

• Violation: Rule 23 of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979 (महाराष्ट्र नागरी सेवा (वर्तणूक) नियम, 1979)
• Classification: Misconduct (गैरवर्तणूक)
• Action: Disciplinary proceedings against the offending officer (शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई)
• Applicability: "Direct or indirect pressure" includes persuasion, threats, or interference from any source

DISTRIBUTION & NOTIFICATION

Official Publication:

• Website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Reference Code (संकेत स्थळ संकेतांक): 201607021825262029
• Digitally signed document (डिजीटल स्वाक्षरीने साक्षांकित)

Circulation To (प्रति):

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
2. Accountant General-1/2 (Audit/Accounts & Legitimacy), Maharashtra State, Mumbai/Nagpur
3. All Divisional Deputy Commissioners, State Excise (except Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra)
4. District Treasury Officers, Aurangabad / Usmanabad / Pune / Satara / Kolhapur / Solapur / Palghar / Thane
5. Grant & Accounts Officer, Mumbai
6. All Superintendents, State Excise (except Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra)
7. Concerned Officers (except Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra)
8. File (निवडीनस्ती)

For Information (प्रत मानहतीस्तव):

1. Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, Ministry, Mumbai
2. Private Secretary to Minister of State (Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
3. Senior Personal Assistant to Principal Secretary (Excise), New Ministry, G.T. Hospital, Mumbai

JURISDICTION & LICENSE TYPES AFFECTED

Affected Category:

• Inspectors of State Excise (Group-B officers) — enforcement and inspection authority under:
  • Bombay Prohibition Act 1949 (BPA)
  • Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953 (BFLR)
  • Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973 (MCLR)
  • All subordinate excise rules

License Types Subject to Transferred Inspectors' Authority:

• Foreign Liquor License (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV)
• Country Liquor License (CL-I, CL-II, CL-III)
• Toddy and Neera licenses
• Manufacturing permits
• All retail, wholesale, and special excise licenses within respective divisions/jurisdictions

IMPORTANT NOTES & CONDITIONS

1. Territorial Jurisdiction Changes:

Officers assume complete inspection and enforcement authority in new postings for all excise licenses issued in new divisional/city jurisdictions. Previous posting officers relinquish all authority upon relief.

2. Revenue Department Posting Mandatory Tenure:

Each transferred officer must complete the full prescribed tenure in the assigned revenue department division/circle before any further transfer. Early release requires Government authorization.

3. Immediate Operational Impact:

• New officers assume full responsibility for:

  • Inspection of retail and wholesale alcohol licenses
  • Collection of excise revenues
  • Compliance monitoring of license conditions
  • Investigation of excise violations
  • Control of illicit liquor manufacture and trade

• Outgoing officers must hand over all records, registers, and files within 24 hours of relief

4. No Challenge / No Suspension Clause:

This order is final and non-negotiable. No officer may:

• Request deferment of transfer
• Appeal the posting decision
• Request posting to alternative location
• Seek modification of joining date

Any such request shall be rejected outright and noted as disciplinary misconduct.

5. Digital Verification:

Document authenticity may be verified against Reference Code 201607021825262029 on Maharashtra Government website www.maharashtra.gov.in

AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY

D. J. Shedmekhe
Cell Officer (कक्ष अधिकारी)
Home Department
Government of Maharashtra

Issued on the orders and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra

CRITICAL DEADLINES SUMMARY

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