DISTRIBUTION & OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION

Copies Issued To:

1. Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32
2. Leader of Opposition, Legislative Council/Assembly, Vidhanbhavan, Mumbai
3. Private Secretary to Minister/State Minister, State Excise, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32
4. Chief Secretary, Maharashtra State, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32
5. Principal Secretary (State Excise), Home Department, Senior Personal Assistant, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32
6. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai-23
7. Sugar Commissioner, Maharashtra State, Pune
8. Director (Implementation & Efficiency), State Excise, Maharashtra, Mumbai
9. Shri. Prasad Suwe, Deputy Commissioner, State Excise, Nashik Division
10. Shri. Mohan Vade, Inspector, State Excise, Nandurbar
11. Vasantdada Sugar Institute, Manjri, Pune
12. Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai
13. State Excise Department-3 (Record Section)

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LICENSE TYPES AFFECTED

Indirectly Affected:

• Manufacturing Permits: Ethanol/Anhydrous Alcohol production permits for distilleries attached to sugar factories
• Related License Categories: Not directly regulated by this GR, but may be affected by future guidelines issued by the committee

Primary Concern: This GR does not directly issue or modify any license types. It is a policy-level decision to establish regulatory parameters for alcohol production from non-traditional sources (molasses and sugarcane juice).

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LEGAL & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK REFERENCED

1. Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 (BPA) — Implied general framework
2. Maharashtra Excise Laws and Rules — Current laws and rules of the State Excise Department
3. Central Government Circular No. 40/1/2018-BP&E dated 18.9.2018 — Issued by Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Public Distribution and Consumer Protection, Government of India
4. Central Government Letters dated 16.7.2018 and 17.7.2018 — From Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, Public Supply and Consumer Protection

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IMPORTANT NOTES / SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. Constraints on Committee Work

• Work is limited to distilleries attached to or associated with sugar factories in Maharashtra
• Does not apply to independent distilleries not connected to sugar manufacturing

2. Technical Focus

• The committee must analyze the technical and scientific aspects of ethanol extraction from the three sources specified
• Analysis must be based on the Central Government's 18.9.2018 circular
• The committee must provide reasoned, analytical comments (nishleshan teepni) on technical aspects

3. Regulatory Alignment

• All proposed guidelines must be:
  • Based on existing Maharashtra Excise laws and rules
  • In consonance with Central Government circular dated 18.9.2018
  • In the interest of both the State Excise Department and State Government

  4. Three Distinct Sources Mandated

  The document specifically emphasizes that anhydrous alcohol (ethanol) must be separately analyzed and regulated based on its source:

  • B-Heavy (B-Hy) Molasses
  • C-Heavy (C-Hy) Molasses
  • Sugarcane Juice

  This indicates different extraction rates, composition, and regulatory requirements may apply to each source.

  5. Digital Authentication

  • This order is digitally signed
  • Published on Maharashtra Government Official Portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in
  • Digital Reference ID: 201812011528590629

  6. Signed Authority

  • Signed by: Smt. Su. Sh. Yadav, Executive Officer (Karyasna Adhikari), Government of Maharashtra
  • Authority: Issued under and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra (on his/her orders)

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  IMPLEMENTATION STATUS & NEXT STEPS

  1. Committee Formation: This GR formally constitutes the committee as of 1 December 2018
  2. Committee Action Required: Submit report within 7 days (by approximately 8 December 2018)
  3. Pending Government Action: After receiving the committee report, the Government will issue:
     • Formal extraction rate standards for the three sources
     • Draft guidelines for regional authorities of the State Excise Department
     • Future Circular/Order Expected: Regional authorities will receive formal instructions based on this committee's recommendations

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     DOCUMENT COMPLETENESS & AUTHENTICITY

     ✅ Complete official Government Resolution
     ✅ All committee member details provided
     ✅ Scope of work clearly defined
     ✅ Deadline specified (7 days)
     ✅ Proper distribution list included
     ✅ Digital signature authentication confirmed
     ✅ Website publication confirmed

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     CRITICAL OBSERVATIONS

     1. This is NOT a final regulatory order — it is a policy-formation order constituting a committee to study and recommend extraction rates
     2. Awaiting Committee Report: The actual extraction rates and guidelines are not yet issued; they depend on the committee's 7-day study
     3. Central Government Coordination: The resolution indicates Maharashtra is harmonizing its regulations with Central Government's 18.9.2018 circular on ethanol production
     4. Sugar Industry Specific: The measure is designed to regulate ethanol production within the existing sugar manufacturing ecosystem
     5. Three-Source Distinction: The emphasis on separate analysis of three sources suggests they will have different regulatory treatment

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     END OF ANALYSIS