MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) / Administrative Notification — Seniority List

Reference Number: GR No. EST-2713/Pr.Cr.210/RAUShu-1, dated 29 November 2017

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

Effective Date: 1 January 2012 (reference date for the seniority list); 29 November 2017 (publication date of this GR)

Digital Signature Reference Code: 201711291636397829

Summary:

This Government Resolution publishes the final (अंतिम) Service Seniority List of Inspectors (Group-B) in the State Excise Department as on 1.01.2012. The provisional seniority list was published vide GR dated 4 January 2016. The Commissioner of State Excise submitted reports dated 7 June 2017 and 27 October 2016 regarding certain information in the seniority list. Based on these reports, this final seniority list is now published and made available on the Maharashtra Government website. All concerned officers must note and comply with this seniority determination.

KEY PROVISIONS:

Authority & Directive:

• Government of Maharashtra, Home Department issues this GR in exercise of the Governor's powers and on the Governor's behalf
• The final seniority list supersedes the provisional seniority list of 4 January 2016
• The list is made available on: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Digital signature authenticated with code: 201711291636397829

Distribution & Compliance:

• The Commissioner of State Excise, Mumbai is directed to:
  • Circulate this final seniority list to all concerned officers
  • Ensure officers acknowledge receipt and maintain records in their office
  • Distribute copies to all officials named in the list

Document Issued By:

• Shivaji Chavan (शिवाजी चव्हाण), Chamber Officer (कक्ष अधिकारी), Home Department, Government of Maharashtra

Copies Forwarded To:

1. Commissioner, State Excise Department, Mumbai
2. State Archive (RAUShu-1 for record)

SENIORITY LIST DETAILS:

Rank & Cadre:

Inspector (Group-B), State Excise Department

The document contains a comprehensive seniority list of 198+ officers holding the rank of Inspector (Group-B), with the following information for each officer:

Data Structure for Each Officer Entry:

(Column-wise breakdown)

SENIORITY RANKING STRUCTURE:

The officers are listed in descending order of seniority (most senior at top). The seniority is determined by:

1. Date of Government Service Entry (primary criterion)
2. Date of Birth (secondary criterion for same entry date)
3. Examination Qualifications & Promotions (tertiary criterion)

Key Seniority Brackets Identified:

Most Senior Officers (Entry 1954-1955):

• Officers 1-14 joined between 01.06.1954 and 16.06.1954 (earliest cohort)
• Most served until retirement dates in 2012-2014

Senior Officers (Entry 1956-1958):

• Officers 15-50 with service entry dates from 1956 to 1958
• Most with retirement dates in 2012-2016

Mid-Level Officers (Entry 1974-1983):

• Officers 51-100 with entry dates 1974-1983
• Retirement dates ranging from 2004 to 2010

Junior Officers (Entry 1987-1999):

• Officers 101-198 with entry dates 1987-1999
• Retirement dates scheduled from 2008 onwards into 2030s

OFFICER STATUS CATEGORIES:

Exam Status (Passing/Failing Qualifier Exam):

• अनुत्तीर्ण (Failed/Not Passed) — Did not qualify for Sub-Inspector or Class-2 exam
• Year Specified (e.g., "जुलै 2005", "जाने 2003") — Year in which officer qualified for promotion exam

Service Status:

• सेवारनवृत्त (Retired) — Officer has completed service and retired
• खुला (Open) — Officer continuing in service (or status unspecified)
• ‡.´ÖÖ.¾Ö., ³Ö.•Ö., †.•ÖÖ., etc. — Community/Category codes
• स्वेच्छा निवृत्ती (Voluntary Retirement) — Officer took voluntary retirement on specific date
• सुट रि. [Date] (Exempted vide Order dated [Date]) — Officer exempted from exam or requirement vide specific order

Promotion Status:

• उपअधीक्षक प्राप्त प्रोन्नति रि. 11.09.2014 — Officer promoted to Sub-Inspector vide order dated 11.09.2014
• पिोन्निी नाकारली (Promotion Rejected) — Officer's promotion application was rejected
• जून 2013, जुलै 2005, फेब्रु 2009 — Specific month/year of promotion/action

SAMPLE OFFICER ENTRIES (ILLUSTRATIVE):

Entry 1: Most Senior Officer (अ.क्र. 1)

Name: श्री. ब्यारू अनुसे (Anusé)
Category: खुला (Open)
Origin: कोल्हापुर
Date of Govt Service Entry: 03.07.1989
Qualification: B.Com
Birth Date: [Not specified separately]
Exam Status: 21.09.2000 — अनुत्तीर्ण (Failed exam)
Service Status: सेवारनवृत्त (Retired)

Entry 32: Promoted Officer (अ.क्र. 32)

Name: श्री. ब्यारू जी. शिदेम
Category: B.J. (क)
Origin: अहमदनगर
Date of Govt Service Entry: 02.04.1988
Qualification: [Not specified]
Status: सुट रि. 7.07.2015 (Exempted vide order 7.07.2015)
Exam Status: 24.11.2003 — अनुत्तीर्ण (Failed exam)
Service Status: सेवारनवृत्त (Retired)

Entry 105: Recently Promoted (अ.क्र. 105)

Name: श्री. अ. व्हीरी. वाणी
Category: खुला (Open)
Date of Govt Service Entry: 16.10.1979
Qualification: [Specified in row]
Exam Status: 08.07.2009
Promotion: उपअधीक्षक प्राप्त प्रोन्नति रि. 11.09.2014
Special Note: जुलै, 1997 (July 1997 — some specific event)

IMPORTANT NOTES & CONDITIONS:

Seniority Determination Principle:

• Seniority as on 1 January 2012 is the reference date
• This is the FINAL seniority list replacing the provisional list
• All corrections/submissions by the Commissioner (dated 7 June 2017 and 27 October 2016) have been incorporated

Non-Passing of Qualification Exam:

• Officers marked अनुत्तीर्ण (Failed) did not qualify for the Sub-Inspector or Class-2 promotion examination
• This affects their eligibility for promotion
• Many such officers were subsequently retired (सेवारनवृत्त)

Exemptions Granted:

• Multiple officers show exemption orders: सुट रि. 7.07.2015 (Exempted by order dated 7 July 2015)
• These exemptions relate to various statutory requirements, likely exam-related

Promotion Orders:

• Officers promoted to Sub-Inspector grade have notation: उपअधीक्षक प्राप्त प्रोन्नति रि. 11.09.2014
• This indicates promotion vide Government Order dated 11 September 2014

Voluntary/Compulsory Retirement:

• Some officers took स्वेच्छा निवृत्ती (Voluntary Retirement) on specific dates
• Others show सेवारनवृत्त (Retired) — likely compulsory retirement after completing service tenure

Status of Retired Officers:

• Officers who retired in 2003-2016 period are marked सेवारनवृत्त
• Retirement dates correspond to completion of service (approximately 30-35 years of service based on entry dates)

PUBLICATION & AUTHENTICATION:

• Published on: Government of Maharashtra website (www.maharashtra.gov.in)
• Digital Signature Code: 201711291636397829
• Digitally signed and issued as per e-governance norms
• Authenticated by: Shivaji Chavan, Chamber Officer, Home Department
• On behalf of: Governor of Maharashtra

RELATIONSHIP TO MAHARASHTRA EXCISE LAW:

Relevant Acts & Rules:

• This document pertains to the organisational structure under the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (BPA) and the Maharashtra Excise Department administrative hierarchy
• Inspector (Group-B) officers are key enforcement personnel responsible for:
  • Inspection of licensed premises (FL, CL, Toddy, Neera licenses)
  • Enforcement of BPA, BFLR 1953, MCLR 1973
  • Seizure of illicit liquor
  • Prosecution under excise laws

Impact on License Administration:

• Seniority affects:
  • Field posting allocations
  • Transfer authority
  • Promotion eligibility
  • Jurisdiction over specific districts/areas
  • Authority to issue/suspend licenses and collect fees

CONCLUSION:

This GR is an administrative document establishing the definitive seniority order of Inspector (Group-B) cadre in the Maharashtra State Excise Department as of 1 January 2012. It affects 198 officers and determines their rank, promotion eligibility, retirement dates, and administrative authority. The document is legally binding for all personnel management, posting, and promotional decisions in the State Excise Department.