MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Order (शासन आदेश) — Administrative Transfer/Posting Order

Reference Number: EST-1216/Pr.Kra.107/RAUSHUL-1

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

Date of Issue: 2 July 2016

Effective Date: Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील)

SUMMARY

This is an administrative order transferring three Deputy Commissioners (Senior Grade) of the State Excise Department (गट-अ) — Maharashtra State Excise (RAUSHUL) to new postings. The order mandates immediate implementation, with transferred officers to vacate current positions and assume new duties without delay. The order emphasizes proper handover procedures, timely reporting to the Commissioner of State Excise, and warns against any pressure or obstruction to the transfer order.

KEY PROVISIONS

Transfers Ordered:

Legal Basis:

• Compliance with Maharashtra Government Employees (Regulation of Transfers and Restriction of Delays in Performing Official Duties) Act, 2005, Sections 4(4) and 4(5)
• Prior approval obtained from competent authorities before effecting these transfers

Mandatory Implementation Instructions:

(A) Release from Current Position:

• Transferred officers must be relieved from current duties immediately upon receipt of the transfer order
• Officers must submit release documents and report for duty at new posting without delay
• If any transferred officer is not immediately accepted/relieved at the new posting, the responsible authorities shall be held liable for any forced waiting period costs (salary and allowances paid without work assignment)

(B) Reporting and Documentation:

• The Commissioner of State Excise (आयुक्त, राउशु) must immediately inform the Government of:
  • The exact date on which each transferred officer was relieved from current position
  • The exact date on which each officer reported for duty at the new posting

Prohibition Against Pressure or Obstruction (Clause 4):

• Any officer attempting — directly or indirectly — to pressure or obstruct implementation of this transfer order
• Such action constitutes violation of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23
• Will be treated as misconduct (गैरवर्तणूक) and subject to disciplinary action against the offending officer

Digital Authentication:

• Government Order published on www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal ID: 201607021830271329
• Digitally signed (डिजीटल स्वाक्षरीने साक्षांकित)

DISTRIBUTION & NOTIFICATION

Official Distribution (प्रति):

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
2. Accountant General-1 (Audit/Accounts & Appropriation), Maharashtra State, Mumbai
3. All Deputy Commissioners, State Excise (via Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai)
4. District Treasury Officers, Pune and Thane
5. Grant & Accounts Officer, Mumbai
6. All Inspectors, State Excise (via Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai)
7. Concerned Officers (via Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai)
8. Record File (RAUSHUL-1)

Information Copies (प्रत माहितीस्तव):

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

WHO IS AFFECTED

• Shri S. N. Chavan — Senior-grade Deputy Commissioner, State Excise Department, Pune Division
• Shri T. R. Salunke — Senior-grade Deputy Commissioner, State Excise Department, Thane Division
• Shri A. N. Ohol — Senior-grade Deputy Commissioner, State Excise Department, Thane Division
• Commissioner of State Excise — Implementation and monitoring authority
• All District Treasury Officers (Pune, Thane) — Financial processing authority

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

1. Immediate Effect: Order is effective immediately (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील) — no transition period allowed

2. Liability for Delays: If transferred officers are not immediately relieved and/or received at new postings:

   • Responsible authorities will be held liable
   • Any salary/allowances paid during forced waiting period become the responsibility of liable officer/authority

3. Strict Compliance with Handover Procedures:

   • Release date must be documented and reported
   • Joining date must be documented and reported
   • Both dates to be communicated to Government without delay (त्वरीत कळवावे)

4. Disciplinary Consequences for Obstruction:

   • Violation of Rule 23, Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979
   • Misconduct classification (गैरवर्तणूक)
   • Subject to full disciplinary proceedings (शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई)
   • Applies to any person attempting pressure — directly (प्रत्यक्ष) or indirectly (अप्रत्यक्ष)

5. Statutory Authority: Issued under authority of Governor of Maharashtra (महाराष्राचे राज्यपाल) and executed by Home Department (गृह विभाग)

6. No Amendments Permitted: Clause 4 explicitly forbids any modification to the transfer order without authorized permission

EXCISE RELEVANCE

Affected License Authority Level: Senior Administrative (Deputy Commissioner level)

While this is not a fee, license, or regulatory document, it affects the administrative structure of the Maharashtra State Excise Department (RAUSHUL) responsible for:

• All Foreign Liquor (FL) licenses (FL-I through FL-IV)
• All Country Liquor (CL) licenses (CL-I through CL-III)
• Toddy and Neera permits
• Manufacture and production permits
• Enforcement of Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 and subordinate rules

The reallocation of enforcement and compliance responsibilities following this transfer order may impact:

• License inspection scheduling
• Enforcement action timelines
• Administrative appeals and grievance redressal at the Pune and Thane divisional levels

Document Authenticity: Digitally authenticated; published on official Maharashtra Government portal with reference ID 201607021830271329