MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Administrative Order regarding Delegation of Powers

Reference Number: EST-1215/Pr.Cr.28/RAUSU-1

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

Date of Issue: 19 May 2017

Effective Date: From date of publication (19 May 2017)

Reference/Supersedes: Government Resolution EST-1216/Pr.Cr.135/RAUSU-1, dated 16 September 2016

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution amends and delegates powers relating to the placement on special deputation (विशेष बदली) of Inspectors (Group B) in the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभागातील वनरीक्षक). The order modifies the authority empowered to grant special deputation from the Chief Minister (मा. मुख्यमंत्री) to the Minister (Excise) (मा. मंत्री - राउशु). The order is issued under the provisions of Section 6, Proviso 2 and Section 7 of the Delay in Performance of Official Duty Prevention Act, 2005 (महाराष्ट्र शासकीय कमणचाऱयांच्या बदल्यांचे विवनयमन आवर् शासकीय कतणव्य पार पाडताना होर्ाऱया विलंबास प्रवतबंि अविवनयम, 2005).

KEY PROVISIONS

• Position Affected: Inspector, Group B (गट-ब) in the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभागातील वनरीक्षक)

• Types of Deputation/Posting (बदली):

1. Regular deputation (नियमित बदली)
2. Special deputation (विशेष बदली)

• Previous Authority Structure (Prior GR dated 16.09.2016):

• Regular deputation: Secretary / Principal Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary (RAUSU)
• Special deputation: Chief Minister (मा. मुख्यमंत्री)

• AMENDED Authority Structure (Current GR dated 19.05.2017):

• Regular deputation: Secretary / Principal Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary (RAUSU) — UNCHANGED
• Special deputation: Minister (Excise) (मा. मंत्री - राउशु) — CHANGED FROM Chief Minister

• Scope of Amendment: No other authorities or powers delegated under the 16.09.2016 GR are modified by this order.

• Publication: This resolution is made available on the official Maharashtra Government website (www.maharashtra.gov.in)

• Reference Code: 201705191602588629

• Authentication: Digitally signed order (वडजीटल स्िाक्षरीने साक्षांवकत)

• Issued Under: Authority of the Governor of Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल)

RECIPIENTS AND DISTRIBUTION (प्रत:)

1. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Chief Minister's Office, Mumbai
2. Private Secretary to the Minister (Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
3. Private Secretary to the State Minister (Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
4. Principal Secretary (Excise), Home Department, Ministry, Mumbai
5. Additional Chief Secretary (Services/SAPAVI), Ministry, Mumbai
6. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai

LEGAL BASIS

Legislation Cited:

• Delay in Performance of Official Duty Prevention Act, 2005 (विलंबास प्रवतबंि अविवनयम, 2005)
  • Section 6, Proviso 2 (कलम 6 मिील परंतुक 2)
  • Section 7 (कलम 7)

Prior Government Resolution:

• EST-1216/Pr.Cr.135/RAUSU-1, dated 16 September 2016 — provides the original framework for delegation of deputation powers

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS

• Limited Scope of Amendment: This order modifies only the authority empowered to sanction special deputation for Inspectors (Group B). All other delegated powers under the 16.09.2016 GR remain unchanged (बदलांव्यवतरीक्त इतर कोर्ताही बदल करण्यात आलेला नाही).

• Hierarchical Shift: Authority for special deputation has been devolved downward — from the Chief Minister (apex executive authority) to the Minister (Excise) (portfolio-specific minister), indicating streamlining of approval processes for routine administrative action.

• Effective Immediately: The amendment takes effect from the date of this resolution (19 May 2017).

• Digital Signature: The authenticity of this order is confirmed through digital signature, as per e-governance standards.

WHO IS AFFECTED

• Inspector, Group B (गट-ब) personnel in the State Excise Department of Maharashtra
• State Excise Commissioner — receives and implements orders for Inspector deputation
• Minister (Excise) — now exercises authority over special deputation of Inspectors
• Chief Minister — relieved of routine special deputation approvals for this category of officer

APPLICABILITY TO EXCISE LAW

Relevance to Bombay Prohibition Act 1949 and Subordinate Rules:

While this GR does not directly amend the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973, or Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, it has administrative significance in that:

1. Inspectors, Group B are key enforcement personnel under the excise licensing and control regime.
2. Their deputation (temporary posting to another department or location) affects the continuity and structure of excise enforcement and inspection operations.
3. The delegation to the Minister (Excise) rather than the Chief Minister ensures that excise-specific administrative decisions are made by the portfolio-holding minister, strengthening sectoral governance.

Document Status: Active and Currently Applicable

Language: Marathi (Original) — Translation provided in English above