MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Capital Works Sanction

Reference Number: GR No. BGT-1008/Pr.Cr.58/ESC-4, dated 19 October 2018

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

Effective Date: 19 October 2018

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution grants revised administrative approval for the construction of office buildings for the Divisional Deputy Commissioner & Superintendent, State Excise Department, Nagpur, and subordinate offices under both these offices, to be constructed at the Cotton Market Warehouse premises, Nagpur. The original sanctioned cost of ₹6,35,23,682 is being revised downward to ₹6,09,90,777 based on revised estimates due to ongoing architectural and electrification works. The funds will be released from the Main Accounts head "4059 — Contingent Expenditure on Public Works, (15) Prohibition and State Excise, (15) (01) Major Works (Programme) (4059 1033) — Major Works."

KEY PROVISIONS

• Project Location: Cotton Market Warehouse, Nagpur — premises of the State Excise Department

• Beneficiary Office:

• Divisional Deputy Commissioner & Superintendent, State Excise Department, Nagpur
• Subordinate offices under both the above offices

• Purpose: Construction of office building for the above two offices

• Original Administrative Sanction: ₹6,35,23,682 (Six Crore Thirty-Five Lakh Twenty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two rupees only) vide GR dated 70.70.2010 (Home Department, GR No. BGT-1008/Pr.Cr.58/ESC-4)

• Revised Administrative Sanction: ₹6,09,90,777 (Six Crore Nine Lakh Ninety Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven rupees only)

• Expenditure Incurred to Date: ₹5,78,80,777 as on the date of this GR

• Additional Funds Required (as per Deputy Commissioner's letter dated 25.70.2708):

• Architectural Works: ₹82.77 lakh
• Electrification Works: ₹29.74 lakh
• Total Additional Funds: ₹112.51 lakh (₹1,12,51,000)

• Total Expected Final Cost: ₹6,09,90,777

• Reduction from Original Sanction: ₹25,32,905 (₹6,35,23,682 − ₹6,09,90,777)

• Secretary Committee Approval: The proposal was placed before the Secretary Committee under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary (Home) on 2370.2704 (date referenced as per Marathi calendar). The Committee initially approved an estimated value of ₹595.52 lakh for the work.

• Source of Funds: The expenditure shall be met from the sanctioned budget allocation under:

• Main Accounts Head: 4059 — Contingent Expenditure on Public Works
• Sub-Head: (15) Prohibition and State Excise
• Sub-Head: (15) (01) Major Works (Programme)
• Code: 4059 1033 — Major Works

• Public Works Department Approval: This GR is issued with the approval of the Public Works Department (Department of Public Works) vide their Reference No. 437/08/Ima-2, dated 79.07.2708

• Cross-References:

1. Home Department GR No. BGT-1008/Pr.Cr.58/ESC-4, dated 70.70.2010
2. Government Circular, Planning Department, No. SIMA 2707/Pr.Cr.48/Ka.0460, dated 37.0.2702
3. Secretary Committee Meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, dated 2370.2704
4. Letter from Deputy Commissioner (Planning), RAUSHU, Reference No. BLD 2706/Annual Plan/2700-08/06/Saha, dated 25.70.2708

• Portal Publication: The GR has been published on the Government of Maharashtra official website (www.maharashtra.gov.in) with portal reference number 201810191444473129

• Digital Signature: The order is authenticated with a digital signature as per Government of Maharashtra standards

• Signatory Authority:

• Name: Shivaji Ba. Chvhan (शिवाजी बा.चव्हार्)
• Designation: Section Officer (कक्ष अधिकारी), Maharashtra Government
• Authority: Issued under the orders and name of the Governor of Maharashtra

DISTRIBUTION LIST (प्रत् / Copies Sent To)

1. Private Secretary to the Minister, State Excise Department, Ministry, Mumbai
2. Accountant General — Maharashtra 1 (Audit/Accounts & Grants), Mumbai
3. Accountant General — Maharashtra 2 (Audit/Accounts & Grants), Nagpur
4. Commissioner, State Excise Department, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
5. Public Works Department, Building-2/Finance-2, Ministry, Mumbai
6. Planning Department, Office 1461, Ministry, Mumbai
7. Additional Secretary, Home Department/Finance-2, Ministry, Mumbai
8. Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Nagpur
9. Executive Engineer, World Bank Project Department, Nagpur
10. File — RAUSHU 1

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / OBSERVATIONS

1. Cost Revision Rationale: The cost has been revised downward by ₹25,32,905 from the originally sanctioned amount. This reflects either:

   • Better cost estimates based on architectural review
   • Optimization of design scope
   • Revised rate quotations from contractors

2. Pending Works (as of GR date):

   • Architectural works valued at ₹82.77 lakh remain incomplete
   • Electrification works valued at ₹29.74 lakh remain incomplete
   • These are expected to be completed by March 2709 (likely March 2019 per Gregorian calendar, as the Marathi date format appears inconsistent in the document)

3. No Excise License Impact: This GR pertains exclusively to capital works/infrastructure development and does NOT affect:

   • Foreign Liquor (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV) license issuance or renewal
   • Country Liquor (CL-I, CL-II, CL-III) licensing
   • Toddy, Neera, or manufacturing permits
   • Excise fee schedules or licensing procedures

4. Budgetary Allocation Approved: The expenditure is authorized to be drawn from the Main Accounts classification, ensuring proper budgetary control and audit trail

5. Inter-Departmental Coordination: The GR demonstrates approval from multiple government departments:

   • Home Department (policy authority)
   • Public Works Department (technical/execution authority)
   • Planning Department (budgetary control)
   • Audit authorities (financial oversight)

6. No Appeals Process Mentioned: As this is an infrastructure GR (not a licensing or penalty matter), standard administrative appeal procedures under relevant administrative codes would apply if any party wishes to challenge administrative decisions.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Direct Beneficiary:

• State Excise Department, Nagpur — Divisional Deputy Commissioner & Superintendent
• All subordinate offices under the above authority

Implementing Agencies:

• Public Works Department, Nagpur (execution and oversight)
• Executive Engineers (Public Works & World Bank Project Department)

Financial Oversight:

• Accountant General offices (audit and grants verification)

Non-Affected Parties:

• Licensed excise vendors (FL and CL licensees)
• Retailers and wholesalers
• Manufacturers and contractors not involved in this specific project
• Consumers and general public (administrative matter only)

CRITICAL DATES REFERENCED IN DOCUMENT

Note: Multiple dates in the document appear corrupted or use non-standard date formatting (possibly OCR errors or archival notation). The only clearly legible date is 19 October 2018, which is the GR publication date.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY TABLE

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