MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (शासन परिपत्रक) / Administrative Order / Seniority List Publication

Reference Number: GR No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.177/RAUSHU-1, dated 22 December 2017

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग), Office of the Chief Secretary, Mumbai-400032

Effective Date: 22 December 2017 (Date of publication/issuance)

Reference/Previous Notification: GR No. EST-2713/Pr.Cr.210/RAUSHU-1, dated 29 November 2017

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution publishes the Final Service Seniority List (अंतिम सेवा जेष्ठता यादी) dated 01.01.2013 for Forest Inspectors (Group-B) cadre in the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग).

The document clarifies that because no new appointments or postings were made in the Forest Inspectors (Group-B), RAUSHU cadre during the period 01.01.2012 to 31.12.2012, the Final Seniority List dated 01.01.2012 (previously published vide the referenced notification) is now formally re-published as the official Final Seniority List for 01.01.2013.

The Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra is directed to bring this seniority list to the notice of all concerned officers. The notification is digitally signed and available on the Maharashtra Government portal (www.maharashtra.gov.in) with reference code 201712221133297629.

KEY PROVISIONS

Administrative Directives:

• The Final Service Seniority List dated 01.01.2012 for Forest Inspectors (Group-B), RAUSHU cadre stands as the official Final Service Seniority List for 01.01.2013 due to absence of new postings/appointments during 01.01.2012 to 31.12.2012.

• The Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State is requested to ensure this seniority list is brought to the notice of all concerned officers.

• All concerned officers should maintain a copy of this seniority list in their official records.

Cadre Affected:

• Forest Inspectors (Group-B), RAUSHU cadre (वनरीक्षक गट-ब, राउशु संवर्ग)

Distribution Instructions:

1. Primary recipient: Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai — directed to disseminate the seniority list to all concerned officers and maintain records.
2. Secondary recipients:
   • Concerned officers (as per seniority list)
   • RAUSHU-1 (Administrative section)

Digital Accessibility:

• Document published on Maharashtra Government official website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Computer reference code: 201712221133297629
• Authentication: Digitally signed (डिजिटल स्वाक्षरीने साक्षांकित)

SENIORITY LIST DETAILS

The document appends a comprehensive seniority list of 198 Forest Inspectors (Group-B) with the following information for each officer:

Column Headers in Seniority List:

1. Sr. No. (अ.क्र.) — Serial number (01–198)
2. Name (नाम) — Officer's full name
3. Category/Caste (प्रवर्ग) — General (खुला) / ST (अनुसूचित जनजाति / विजातीय) / Other Reserved Category
4. Birth Date (जन्म तारीख) — Date of birth (DD.MM.YYYY)
5. Educational Qualification (शैक्षणिक योग्यता) — Academic qualification (e.g., B.Com, B.Sc, F.Y.B.Com, Inter Arts, etc.)
6. Date of Entry into Government Service (शासकीय सेवेत प्रवेश केल्याचा तारीख) — Date of first appointment (DD.MM.YYYY)
7. Date of Promotion/Posting (पदनियुक्तीचा तारीख / पदोन्नतीचा तारीख) — Promotion or posting to current rank (DD.MM.YYYY)
8. Group-B Examination Clearance (उपअधीक्षक वर्ग-2 परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण झालेले वर्ष) — Year(s) exam passed (if applicable)
9. Status/Notes (शेरा) — Service status, retirement status, or special remarks

OFFICER STATUS CATEGORIES IN SENIORITY LIST

Service Status Indicators:

SAMPLE SENIORITY LIST ENTRIES (Extracted from document)

Entry 1 (Senior-Most Officer):

Entry 2:

Entry 67:

Entry 105:

Entry 150-170 (Recently Appointed Officers):

• Most officers in the Sr. No. 140–200 range have service entry dates in the 1980s–1990s onwards (e.g., 15.09.1998, 24.05.1999, 01.02.1988)
• Many show उपअधीक्षक पदावि पदोन्नती रि.11.09.2014 (promoted to Deputy Superintendent position)
• Some marked with सुट रि.7.07.2015 (exemption/relief granted 07.07.2015)

Entry 198 (Last/Most Junior Officer):

WHO IS AFFECTED

Primary Affected Party:

• Forest Inspectors (Group-B) cadre, RAUSHU division, State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग में वनरीक्षक गट-ब संवर्ग के अधिकारी)

All 198 officers listed in the seniority list spanning appointment/service entry dates from 1975 onwards to 2011 are affected for purposes of:

• Promotion eligibility
• Inter-se seniority determination
• Pension calculations
• Leave and service benefits administration
• Departmental proceedings (if any)

Implementing Authority:

• Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State — to disseminate and administer the seniority list

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

1. No New Appointments During 2012:

• The resolution explicitly notes that no new postings or appointments (नई पदस्थापना / नियुक्ती) were made to the Forest Inspectors (Group-B), RAUSHU cadre between 01.01.2012 and 31.12.2012.
• Therefore, the list remains unchanged from the 01.01.2012 version.

2. Examination Status Variations:

• Officers are marked अनुत्तीर्ण (not qualified) if they did not clear the Group-B Sub-Inspector Examination (उपअधीक्षक वर्ग-2 परीक्षा), meaning they remained at Forest Inspector rank.
• Some officers show examination clearance years (e.g., "जुलै, 1997", "जाने 2005"), indicating year of qualification for promotion.

3. Retirement Records:

• The list includes deceased (निधन) officers with death date noted (e.g., Entry 64: निधन.डि.10.1.2013).
• Most senior officers (Sr. No. 1–50) show retirement status with dates (e.g., "16.06.2003 सेवारनवृत्त").
• Junior officers (Sr. No. 140+) show recent retirements or ongoing service status.

4. Promotion to Higher Cadre:

• Multiple officers show उपअधीक्षक पदावि पदोन्नती (Promotion to Deputy Superintendent rank) with notification dated 11.09.2014.
• Examples: Sr. No. 105, 117, 118, 119, 137.

5. Administrative Exemptions/Relief:

• Certain officers are marked सुट रि.7.07.2015 (Exemption/Relief order dated 07.07.2015).
• This indicates they received special administrative relief/exemption (reasons not detailed in this GR).

6. Special Service Entry Routes:

• Some entries show educational qualifications like:
  • B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
  • B.Sc (Bachelor of Science)
  • Inter Arts (Higher Secondary/Intermediate)
  • M.Com (Master of Commerce)
  • LL.B (Law degree)
  • F.Y.B.Com (First Year Bachelor of Commerce)

7. Voluntary Retirement:

• Few officers marked स्वेच्छा निवृत्ती रि. 30.11.2012 (Voluntary retirement dated 30.11.2012) — Example: Entry 122.

8. Service Completion Dates:

• Officers have service completion dates (सेवा पूर्णता की तारीख) in range columns 5–8, indicating superannuation date (retirement at age 60 or per rules).
• Example: Entry 105 shows service completion on 31.07.2035 (implying ongoing service until that date at time of list publication in 2017).

DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION & ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

Official Copies Distributed To:

1. Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai — Primary recipient with responsibility to disseminate to all concerned officers and maintain official records.

2. Concerned Officers (मार्फत आयुक्त, राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क) — All officers named in the seniority list.

3. RAUSHU-1 Administrative Section (राउशु-1, निविदन स्ती) — Departmental administration for record maintenance.

Online Accessibility:

• Maharashtra Government Official Portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Computer Reference Code: 201712221133297629
• Authentication: Digital signature (डिजिटल स्वाक्षरीने साक्षांकित)

Signing Authority:

• Shivaji Chavan (शिवाजी चव्हाण), Section Officer (कक्ष अधिकारी), Home Department (गृह विभाग), Government of Maharashtra
• Signed under authority of the Governor of Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल)

NEXUS TO MAHARASHTRA EXCISE LAW

Relevant Acts & Rules: While this specific GR relates to cadre administration and seniority, it is issued under the administrative framework of the State Excise Department (Maharashtra) governed by:

• Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (BPA)
• Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 (BFLR)
• Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules, 1973 (MCLR)

The Forest Inspector (Group-B) cadre functions under the State Excise Department's excise field control and inspection division. Officers in this cadre have responsibilities related to:

• Excise duty collection and enforcement
• License compliance monitoring
• Anti-smuggling operations
• Revenue administration under excise laws

CONCLUSION

This Government Resolution dated 22.12.2017 is a routine administrative publication of the Final Service Seniority List for Forest Inspectors (Group-B), RAUSHU cadre, as on 01.01.2013. It serves to:

✓ Formally confirm seniority rankings of all 198 officers in the cadre.
✓ Provide authoritative reference for promotion, transfer, and inter-se priority matters.
✓ Maintain transparent public record of officer status (serving, retired, deceased, promoted).
✓ Ensure administrative continuity and clarity in departmental procedures.

No new policy, fee, license type, or substantive legal change is introduced in this document. It is purely an administrative/procedural notification essential for cadre management within Maharashtra's State Excise Department.