Written Consent from Public Works Department: As appended with the GR, confirming structural and technical feasibility (सािणजवनक बाुंधकाम विभागाने सोबत जोडलेल्या प्रपत्र-अ ि ब नुसार वदलेल्या सहमतीस)

Reference Documents:

• Commissioner of State Excise Letter No. BLD-112008/20486/60/सहा, dated 24.10.2016 (Commissioner's initial proposal and justification)
• Minutes of High-Level Cabinet Committee Meeting held on 31.10.2017 (Committee recommendations and approvals)
• Planning Department Informal Reference No. 162/1461, dated 05.07.2017 (Planning compliance)

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WHO IS AFFECTED

Direct Beneficiary/Implementing Authority:

• State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग) — The new building will house administrative offices and operational centers

Administrative & Supervisory Authorities (to receive copies):

1. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister
2. Private Secretary to Minister, State Excise
3. Comptroller and Auditor General — Maharashtra 1 (Audit/Accounts & Appropriation), Mumbai
4. Comptroller and Auditor General — Maharashtra 2 (Audit/Accounts & Appropriation), Nagpur
5. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra
6. Public Works Department, Buildings-2/Finance-2, Ministry, Mumbai
7. Planning Department, File 1461, Ministry, Mumbai
8. Additional Secretary, Home Department/Finance-2, Ministry, Mumbai
9. Executive Engineer, City Division, Public Works Department, Mumbai
10. Files/Records Officer (निबडनस्ती-राउशु 1)

Beneficiary Departments/Offices:

• All State Excise field and administrative offices currently operating in rented premises in South Mumbai (potential consolidation under future amendments)

NOT DIRECTLY AFFECTING EXCISE LICENSEES:

• This GR does not modify any licensing rules, fee structures, or excise regulations affecting FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, or Neera licensees.
• This is purely an internal administrative and capital works authorization.

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IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

Critical Pre-Commencement Conditions

1. Architectural Clearance (Mandatory):

   • No work can commence until detailed plans have been approved by a qualified architect (वास्तुविशारद)
   • Sample designs, layout plans, and detailed architectural plans must be submitted and approved
   • Vastu compliance may be implied in the reference to "वास्तुविशारद"

   • Land Ownership Documentation (Mandatory):

     • Complete ownership title documentation must be secured before work begins
     • Any disputes or pending claims over the three CTS numbers (1450, 1/1450, 1A/1450) must be resolved

     • Detailed Costing (Mandatory):

       • Rough lump-sum provisions in the estimates must be converted to detailed line-item costs during execution
       • This prevents cost overruns and ensures accountability

       • Environmental Compliance (Mandatory):

         • All construction activities must comply with the guidelines specified in Maharashtra Environmental Department GR No. इएनव्ही-2013/प्र.क्र.177/ताुं.क.1, dated 10 January 2014
         • This includes environmental impact assessments, dust and noise management, waste handling, and pollution control

         • Budget Constraint:

           • Funding must come from the State Excise Department's allocated budget
           • No supplementary or additional funding from the general treasury can be sought without fresh approval
           • Exceeding the budgeted amount would require a fresh GR amendment

           Limitations and Approvals Granted

           Administrative Approval EXCLUDES Financial Approval:

           • The GR explicitly states: "वित्तीय मान्यता वगळून" (excluding financial approval)
           • This means the project cost has been approved administratively, but formal financial sanction and budget allocation must be obtained separately by the competent financial authority (likely the Finance Department)
           • Work cannot commence until financial sanction is received

           Future Actions and Contingencies

           1. Space Expansion Study (Pending):

              • The High-Level Committee has directed examination of whether additional construction can be undertaken utilizing the remaining 3.01 sq. units (5.32 − 2.31) of permissible area
              • This study must be completed and findings reviewed
              • If expansion is feasible, an amended administrative approval will be sought before any expansion work begins

              • Office Consolidation Study (Pending):

                • Investigation is ongoing whether State Excise offices currently housed in rented premises in South Mumbai can be relocated and consolidated into the new Excise Bhavan
                • If consolidation is feasible, the building design/scope may require revision and fresh approval

                • MCGM Clearances:

                  • MCGM charges (11% of cost) have been included in the estimate
                  • Implied is the requirement to obtain all necessary Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) permissions, building permits, and structural approval certificates

                  Service Tax and Fiscal Provisions

                  • Service Tax @ 6% has been provisioned in the civil and electrical cost estimates
                  • The tax is calculated as 15% of 40% of the total cost (specific methodology applicable under service tax regulations at the time)
                  • Contingency Provision @ 4% for unforeseen costs is included in both civil and electrical components
                  • Price Escalation @ 10% is assumed to account for inflation during construction period
                  • Insurance @ 1% is provisioned for contractor and third-party liability

                  Authority and Approval Chain

                  • Issued Under: Authority of the Governor of Maharashtra (राज्यपालांच्या आदेशानुसार)
                  • Issued In Name Of: The Governor of Maharashtra (राज्यपालांच्या नावाने)
                  • Authority Implementing: Additional Secretary, Home Department — P. H. Wagde
                  • Approval Basis: High-Level Cabinet Committee recommendation (dated 31 October 2017) and Planning Department informal reference

                  Digital Signature and Legal Authentication

                  • Digital Signature: The GR is authenticated by digital signature (डिजीटल स्वाक्षरीने साक्षाुंवकत)
                  • Portal ID: 201711181304271729 (for official records and future reference)
                  • Online Publication: Made available on the official Maharashtra government website: www.maharashtra.gov.in

                  Penalties for Non-Compliance (Implied)

                  While the GR does not explicitly state penalties, failure to comply with the mandatory conditions could result in:

                  1. Work Stoppage: MCGM, Environmental Department, or PWD can issue stop-work notices if compliance is not demonstrated
                  2. Financial Consequences: Additional costs arising from non-compliance would not be funded from the exchequer; the implementing department/officer would bear the cost
                  3. Administrative Action: Dereliction of duty by officials responsible for ensuring compliance could invite disciplinary action under service rules
                  4. Environmental Penalties: Violations of environmental compliance norms can attract penalties under the Environmental Protection Act

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                  SUPPLEMENTARY TECHNICAL INFORMATION

                  Building Specifications

                  Plot Details:

                  • Location: Boribandar, Mumbai (South Mumbai)
                  • CTS Numbers: 1450, 1/1450, 1A/1450
                  • Current Usage: Rented premises for various South Mumbai Excise offices

                  Building Structure:

                  • Basement: 1,100 sq.m (Pile foundation required due to ground conditions)
                  • Ground Floor + 7 Upper Floors: 6,352.40 sq.m total (standard foundation)
                  • Construction Method: Ground + Basement + 7 floors (8 levels total)
                  • Total Built-up Area Utilized: 2.31 sq. units (out of permissible 5.32 sq. units)
                  • Parking: Dedicated parking arrangements provisioned

                  Key Features (as per cost estimate):

                  • Piling and shore piling required (indicates water-logged or poor soil conditions)
                  • Multi-floor structure with elevators/lifts (1,25,00,000 allocated)
                  • Air conditioning for entire building (2,75,00,000 allocated)
                  • Solar energy system for sustainability (25,00,000 allocated)
                  • Fire fighting system (1,65,00,000 allocated)
                  • Public facility centre (1,00,00,000 allocated) — likely public grievance redressal or visitor center
                  • Water supply & sanitation, rainwater harvesting, sewerage treatment plant

                  Cost Justification Notes

                  1. Higher Basement Cost: Basements are charged at 1.5x the rate of upper floors (₹42,750 vs. ₹28,500/sq.m) due to pile foundation and waterproofing requirements in Mumbai's high water-table areas

                  2. Service Tax Calculation: Computed as 15% of 40% of total cost = 6% effective service tax (reflects the service tax regime applicable in 2017)

                  3. MCGM Charges @ 11%: Standard municipal charges for building permission, plan approval, and structural certification in Greater Mumbai area

                  4. Contingency & Escalation: 4% contingency + 10% price escalation = 14% overall buffer to cover unforeseen conditions and inflation over construction period (typical for multi-year projects)

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                     REFERENCES AND RELATED REGULATIONS

                     Internal References:

                     • Commissioner, State Excise Letter No. BLD-112008/20486/60/सहा, dated 24.10.2016
                     • High-Level Cabinet Committee Minutes, dated 31.10.2017
                     • Planning Department Informal Reference No. 162/1461, dated 05.07.2017

                     External Regulatory Compliance:

                     • Environmental Compliance: Maharashtra Govt. Notification No. इएनव्ही-2013/प्र.क्र.177/ताुं.क.1, dated 10 January 2014 (Environmental Department guideline for construction)
                     • Municipal Compliance: MCGM building bye-laws and approval procedures (implicit)
                     • Financial Rules: Maharashtra Financial Rules, 1968 and Public Works Department procedures

                     NOT RELATED TO EXCISE LICENSING:

                     • This GR has no direct impact on the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973, or any subordinate excise licensing rules.
                     • It is a pure capital works and infrastructure authorization for the State Excise Department's office building.

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                     CONCLUSION

                     This Government Resolution is a high-level administrative and capital authorization granting approval for construction of the new State Excise Bhavan in Mumbai at an estimated cost of ₹5,183.41 lakhs (Civil: ₹3,979.04 lakhs + Electrical: ₹1,204.37 lakhs), contingent upon fulfilment of multiple pre-construction and compliance conditions. The GR does not modify or affect any excise licensing rules or regulations and is applicable only to internal departmental infrastructure. Financial sanction must be obtained separately before work commencement.