MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (Administrative Transfer Order)

Reference Number: EST-1217/Pr.Cr.54/RAUSHUL-1

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

Effective Date: 04 May 2017 (तत्काळ — Immediate)

Portal ID: 1374

Digital Signature Code: 201705041213451729

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution (GR) dated 04 May 2017 transfers two State Excise Inspectors who have completed their tenure in their current postings. Shri V. K. Thorat is transferred from Inspector, State Excise (Group-B), Mumbai Region to Inspector, State Excise, F Division, Mumbai City. Shri S. J. More is transferred from Inspector, State Excise, F Division, Mumbai City to Inspector, State Excise, Alibaug, Dist. Raigad. The order mandates immediate implementation and strict compliance with all procedural requirements, including immediate relieving of transferred officers and joining of new postings without delay.

KEY PROVISIONS

Transfer Orders:

• Officer 1: Shri V. K. Thorat

  • Current posting: Inspector, State Excise, Group-B, Mumbai Region (मुंबई उपनगरे)
  • New posting: Inspector, State Excise, F Division, Mumbai City (मुंबई शहर)

• Officer 2: Shri S. J. More

  • Current posting: Inspector, State Excise, F Division, Mumbai City (मुंबई शहर)
  • New posting: Inspector, State Excise, Alibaug, District Raigad (अलीबाग, जि. रायगड)

Legal Authority:

• Transfer effected under Maharashtra State Civil Services (Temporary) Rules, 1979
• All transfers made with approval of competent authority as per prescribed rules
• Transfers comply with Government Employee Transfer Regulation and Government Duties Performance Delay Prevention Act, 2005

Mandatory Implementation Instructions (to be strictly followed by Commissioner, State Excise):

1. Relieving Procedure:

   • Transferred officers must be relieved immediately upon receipt of transfer order
   • Relieving from current posting must be formalized before joining new posting
   • No delay permitted in relieving process
   • No work assignment permitted if relief is not granted within specified timeframe
   • Non-compliance may result in involuntary waiting period wages and allowances becoming the responsibility of accountable officer
   • Subsequent salaries and allowances must be adjusted from the new posting only

2. Joining Procedure:

   • Transferred officers must join new posting without delay upon relief from current posting
   • Joining must be formalized with proper documentation

3. Reporting Requirement:

   • Commissioner must immediately inform Government of:
     • Exact date of relieving from current posting
     • Exact date of joining new posting

4. Prohibition of Pressure/Influence:

   • No officer shall attempt, directly or indirectly, to pressure for changes in transfer order
   • Any such attempt constitutes violation of Rule 23 of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979
   • Disciplinary action shall be initiated against officer attempting to influence transfer order
   • Violation classified as misconduct (गैरवर्तूक)

DISTRIBUTION LIST (प्रति)

This order has been copied to:

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
2. Accountant General-1 (Audit/Accounts & Entitlements), Maharashtra State, Mumbai
3. Divisional Deputy Commissioner, Konkan Division, State Excise (through Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai)
4. Accounts Officer, Mumbai
5. District Treasury Officer (Mumbai City / Mumbai Region / Raigad)
6. Inspector, State Excise (Mumbai City / Mumbai Region / Raigad) (through Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai)
7. Concerned Officer (through Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Maharashtra State, Mumbai)
8. Record/File (RAUSHUL-1)

WHO IS AFFECTED

• Shri V. K. Thorat — Inspector, State Excise, Group-B rank
• Shri S. J. More — Inspector, State Excise, Group-B rank
• Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra — responsible for implementation
• All administrative departments involved in relieving, joining, and salary/allowance processing
• Mumbai Region, Mumbai City, and Raigad District Excise Divisions

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

Strict Compliance Requirements:

1. Immediate Implementation: All actions must be executed immediately (तात्काळ) — no delays permitted

2. Penalty for Pressure/Influence:

   • Violation of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23
   • Classified as misconduct (गैरवर्तूक)
   • Disciplinary action to be initiated against any officer attempting direct or indirect pressure to modify transfer
   • This applies to both transferred officers and any other officers involved

3. Financial Accountability:

   • If relieved officer is not joined within reasonable time without cause, accountable officer becomes liable for involuntary waiting period wages
   • All future salaries and allowances charged to new posting only
   • Officers must ensure proper accounting procedures

4. Procedural Accountability:

   • All concerned departments must maintain records of:
     • Date of relieving order issuance
     • Date of actual relieving
     • Date of joining new posting
     • Any gaps or delays
   • Any unexplained delay is reportable to Government

5. Official Certification:

   • Order issued with digital signature
   • Available on www.maharashtra.gov.in
   • Full legal validity from date of publication

6. Statutory Authority:

   • Issued by authority of Governor of Maharashtra
   • Issued by Desk Officer, Home Department, Maharashtra Government
   • Signatory: D. J. Shedmekhe, Desk Officer, Home Department, Government of Maharashtra

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES

• This is a personnel transfer order — not related to licensing, fees, or excise policy
• License types affected: None directly; order affects administrative structure of State Excise Department inspectorate
• No fees, forms, or enclosures applicable
• No amendments to existing rules/regulations
• This is a standalone administrative action within personnel management authority

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