MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Administrative Approval for Capital Works

Reference Number: शासन निर्णय क्रमांक (GR No.) बीजीटी-1009/प्र.क्र.10/राऊशु-1
Date: 18 नोव्हेंबर, 2017 (18 November 2017)

Issued By: गृह विभाग (Home Department), Maharashtra Government
Authority Issuing: सह सचिव, गृह विभाग (Additional Secretary, Home Department) — P. H. Wagde

Effective Date: From date of publication (18 November 2017)

Summary: This Government Resolution grants administrative approval (financial approval excluded) for the construction of a new "Excise Bhavan" building at Boribandar, Mumbai, for the State Excise Department. The total estimated project cost is ₹5,183.41 lakhs (Civil works: ₹3,979.04 lakhs; Electrical works: ₹1,204.37 lakhs). The building will be constructed on CTS Nos. 1450, 1/1450, 1A/1450 at Boribandar, comprising a basement, ground floor, and 7 upper floors. The approval is granted subject to multiple conditions and is issued in accordance with the recommendations of the High-Level Cabinet Committee meeting held on 31 October 2017.

KEY PROVISIONS

Administrative Approval Granted

• Project Name: Construction of State Excise Bhavan Building (Basement + GF + 7 Floors)
• Location: CTS No. 1450, 1/1450, 1A/1450 at Boribandar, Mumbai
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹5,183.41 lakhs (with Service Tax provision)
• Cost Breakdown:
  • Civil Works: ₹3,979.04 lakhs
  • Electrical Works: ₹1,204.37 lakhs
• Approval Type: Administrative approval only (Financial approval excluded — "वित्तीय मान्यता वगळून")
• Approval Status: Subject to the conditions listed below and subject to the written consent provided by the Public Works Department (PWD) as per attached Forms A and B

Mandatory Conditions for Commencement and Execution

Condition (i) — Architectural and Vastu Approval Required Before Commencement:

• Sample designs (नमुना नकाशा), layout plans (माुंडणी नकाशा), and detailed architectural plans (विस्तृत नकाशा) must be obtained from a qualified architect (वास्तुविशारद) before work commences.

Condition (ii) — Ownership Documentation:

• Full legal documentation regarding land ownership (जागेच्या मालकी हक्काबाबतर्ची पूतणता) must be completed before work commencement.

Condition (iii) — Detailed Costing During Execution:

• Rough provisions made in the estimates must be replaced with detailed costings while executing the work (ढोबळ स्वरुपात धरण्यात आलेल्या तरतूदीबाबत काम करतेवेळी विस्तृत अुंदाजपत्रक करुन काम हाती घ्यािे).

Condition (iv) — Environmental Compliance:

• During actual construction (प्रत्यक्ष काम करतेवेळी), work must be executed in accordance with the guidelines mentioned in Government Resolution No. इएनव्ही-2013/प्र.क्र.177/ताुं.क.1, dated 10 January 2014, issued by the Environmental Department.

Condition (v) — Budget Funding:

• All construction expenditure shall be met from the budgeted allocations available with the Excise Department (सदर कामाच्या बाुंधकामार्चा खर्च विभागाकडे उपलब्ध असलेल्या नियतव्ययामधून करण्यात यािा).

High-Level Committee Observations and Future Action

Current Status of Site Utilization:

• The High-Level Cabinet Committee has approved the demolition of the existing building and construction of the new building with a boundary wall.
• Space Utilization Issue: Of the total permissible built-up area of 5.32 sq. units (square hectares or relevant measurement units — "एकुण अनुज्ञेय 5.32 चटई क्षेत्र"), only 2.31 sq. units are being utilized in the current proposal.
• Reason for Partial Utilization: The space shortage for the South Mumbai office (दक्षिण मुंबईतील कायालयासाठी जागेर्ची कमतरता) and high real estate costs in South Mumbai (दक्षिण मुंबई येथील जागेर्चे दर विचारात घेता) have necessitated this approach.

Directives for Further Study and Future Amendment: The Committee has directed examination of two possibilities:

1. Future Expansion: Whether additional construction can be undertaken within the permissible built-up area as per norms (या इमारतीमध्ये अनुज्ञेय चटई क्षेत्रानुसार वाढीि बाुंधकाम करता येईल का? या शक्यतेर्चा विचार करण्यारे)

2. Consolidation of Offices: Whether existing offices currently operating from rented premises can be accommodated within this new building (या इमारतीमध्ये सद्य:स्थितीत भाड्याच्या जागेमध्ये असलेली इतर कायालये अुंतभूणत करता येईल का? या शक्यतेर्चा अभ्यास कराण्यारे अवभिप्राय वदले आहेत)

• Action Required: These possibilities shall be examined, and if found feasible, an amended administrative approval shall be obtained (सदर शक्यता तपासून त्या सुंभित असल्यास, त्यानुसार सुधारीत प्रशासकीय मान्यता घेण्यात येईल).

Administrative Authority and Issuance

• Issuing Authority: Home Department, on the orders and behalf of the Governor of Maharashtra
• Administrative Approval: Granted by the Additional Secretary, Home Department, P. H. Wagde
• Digital Signature: Document authenticated by digital signature
• Online Availability: The GR has been made available on www.maharashtra.gov.in with digital portal ID: 201711181304271729

DETAILED COST BREAKDOWN — CIVIL WORKS (Form A)

DETAILED COST BREAKDOWN — ELECTRICAL WORKS (Form B)

COMBINED PROJECT COST SUMMARY

DOCUMENTS/ENCLOSURES REQUIRED

The following forms and documents are attached to and referenced in this GR:

1. Form A (प्रपत्र-अ): Detailed Civil Works Recapitulation Sheet with item-wise cost breakup

   • Building construction (basements, ground floor, 7 upper floors)
   • Ancillary works (water supply, compound wall, roads, furniture, rainwater harvesting, land development, soil investigations, parking, demolition)
   • Contingencies, escalation, insurance, service tax, and MCGM charges
   • Optional items (sewerage treatment plant, consultancy)

2. Form B (प्रपत्र-ब): Detailed Electrical Works Recapitulation Sheet with item-wise cost breakup

   • Internal and external electrification
   • Solar energy system, fire fighting, air conditioning, lifts
   • Public facility centre
   • Contingencies, escalation, insurance, service tax
   • Optional items (water main/pump house, consultancy)

3. 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)

4. 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)

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.

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"

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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)

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.

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.