MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (शासन आदेश) — Administrative Order regarding promotion and posting

Reference Number: EST-1719/Proc.59/RASU-1, dated 16 September 2019

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

Effective Date: From date of this order (16 September 2019) — immediately effective (तात्काळ अंमलात)

Portal ID: 1457

Document Reference Code (Web Portal): 201909161716015329

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution order pertains to the promotion and posting of an officer in the State Excise Department — specifically the promotion of Shri Mohan Subba Vade (श्री. मोहन सु. वदे) from the rank of Superintendent (Group A) to Deputy Commissioner (Special Class) (Group A) in the State Excise Department. The order directs his immediate posting as Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise, Nagpur following his promotion in the 2018-19 promotion list prepared for this position. The promotion is granted subject to specific conditions including seniority considerations, mandatory certifications, and compliance with Supreme Court directives. The order also mandates that a senior officer assumes additional charge of the now-vacant Superintendent position in Mumbai Suburban area.

KEY PROVISIONS

1. PROMOTION ORDER

• Officer Promoted: Shri Mohan Subba Vade (श्री. मोहन सु. वदे)
• Original Position: Superintendent (Group A), State Excise Department
• Original posting/recruitment division: BJ-B (भ.ज.-ब) — not explicitly named, likely a recruitment code
• Promoted To: Deputy Commissioner (Special Class) (Group A) — डिप्टी कमिशनर (विशेष श्रेणी) (गट-अ)
• Mode of Promotion: Open competition (खुल्या प्रतिगातून) based on seniority (सेवाज्येष्ठतेनुसार)
• Promotion List: 2018-19 promotion list (सन 2018-19 च्या पदोन्नतीसूचीमधील)

2. POSTING/POSTING ORDER

• Posted As: Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise, Nagpur (विभागीय उप आयुक्त, राउशु, नागपूर)
• Effective From: Date of this order (16 September 2019)
• Nature of Posting: Against the newly created/vacant position (खुल्या प्रतिगातील पदांवर)

3. CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION (अटी)

Condition 1: Temporary Status and Supreme Court Directive

• The promotion is granted in temporary status only (तात्पुरत्या स्थापनेत)
• Promotion based on seniority on open positions
• Promotion is subject to the decision in Supreme Court Special Permission Petition No. 28306/2017 (मा.सर्वोच्च न्यायालयातील विशेष अनुज्ञा यावचका क्र.28306/2017 मधील निर्णयाच्या अधीन)
• Critical Restriction: The officer shall NOT be entitled to any rights of regular promotion, i.e., seniority rights are not acquired (संबंधित अधिकाऱ्यास नियमित पदोन्नतीचे म्हणजेच ज्येष्ठतेचे कोणतेही हक्क प्राप्त होणार नाहीत)

Condition 2: Age/Service Review at 50/55 Years

• After the officer attains 50/55 years of age, promotion is granted subject to the decision of service review (सेवा पुनर्विलोकनाच्या निर्णयाच्या अधीन राहून)
• Implication: Promotion can be revoked or modified upon service review after age 50/55

Condition 3: Computer Literacy & Language Proficiency Verification

• The Commissioner of State Excise (आयुक्त, राउशु) must verify and ensure that:
  • Officer has passed/is exempted from the Computer Aptitude Test (संगणक अर्हता परीक्षा)
  • Officer has passed/is exempted from Marathi Language Test (मराठी भाषा परीक्षा)
  • Officer has passed/is exempted from Hindi Language Test (हिंदी भाषा परीक्षा)
  • All required certificates (प्रमाणपत्रे) are obtained and verified
  • Necessary records (नोंदी) are maintained

Condition 4: Residency Benefit Certificate (स्थायित्व लाभ प्रमाणपत्र)

• The Commissioner of State Excise (आयुक्त, राउशु) must verify that the officer has obtained the Residency Benefit Certificate (स्थायित्व लाभ प्रमाणपत्र प्राप्त झाल्याची खात्री)
• (This typically refers to domicile/residency preference in Maharashtra)

Condition 5: Authority and Responsibility Statement

• The officer's powers and responsibilities statement/details (मत्ता व दायित्वाची विवरणपत्रे) must be obtained by the Commissioner of State Excise

4. RELIEVING AND JOINING ORDERS

• Relieving: The officer is relieved from duty effective from the date of this order (कार्यमुक्त करण्यात येत असून)
• Joining: The officer shall immediately report to the new posting at Nagpur and assume charge (तात्काळ हजर होउन पदाचा कार्यभार घ्यावा)
• Deadline for joining: Not explicitly specified, but "विहित कालावधीमध्ये" (prescribed time period) is referenced with a disciplinary warning if not complied

5. ADDITIONAL CHARGE — VACANT SUPERINTENDENT POSITION (MUMBAI SUBURBAN)

• Position Vacated: Superintendent, State Excise, Mumbai Suburban (राउशु, मुंबई उपनगरे) — becomes vacant due to Shri Vade's promotion
• Additional Charge Assigned To: Smt. Snehlata Shrikhar (श्रीमती स्नेहलता श्रीकर)
• Rank of Additional Charge Holder: Superintendent (Group A), State Excise (अधीक्षक (गट-अ), राउशु)
• Nature of Additional Charge: "Additional charge" — temporary assignment until next order
• Duration: "Till further orders" (पुढील आदेशापयंत) — temporary and revocable
• Requirement: Smt. Snehlata Shrikhar must accept the additional charge immediately (तात्काळ कार्यभार स्वीकारावा)

6. JOINING AT TRANSFERRED POSTING — DISCIPLINARY WARNING

• If the promoted officer fails to join at the transferred posting within the prescribed time period (विहित कालावधीमध्ये रिजू झाले नसल्याचे निदर्शनास आल्यास), disciplinary action will be initiated (विषय: शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई करण्यात येईल)

7. PROHIBITION ON INFLUENCING THIS ORDER

• No officer (कोणत्याही अधिकाऱ्याने) shall attempt to influence or pressure for modification of this order, either directly or indirectly (प्रत्यक्ष वा अप्रत्यक्षपणे)
• Any such attempt constitutes a violation of Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979 (महाराष्ट्र नागरी सेवा (वर्तन) नियम, 1979 मधील नियम 23 चे उल्लंघन)
• Such violation is deemed misconduct (गैरवर्तन) and disciplinary action will be taken against the officer concerned (संबंधित अधिकाऱ्यांविरुद्ध शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई करण्यात येईल)

8. DIGITALLY SIGNED

• This order is executed with digital signature (डिजिटल स्वाक्षरीने साक्षांकित)
• Issued on behalf and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल यांच्या आदेशानुसार व नावाने)
• Signed by: P. H. Vagde, Deputy Secretary, Government of Maharashtra (पु. वि. वाघडे, सह सचिव, महाराष्ट्र शासन)

DISTRIBUTION / COPIES ISSUED TO

This Government Resolution is circulated to the following authorities for implementation and information:

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra, Mumbai (आयुक्त, राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क, महाराष्ट्र राज्य, मुंबई)

2. Accountant General (Audit/Accounts Sanction) — both Mumbai and Nagpur offices (महालेखापाल-1/2 (लेखा परीक्षा/लेखा अनुज्ञेयता), महाराष्ट्र राज्य, मुंबई व नागपूर)

3. All Divisional Deputy Commissioners, State Excise (सर्व विभागीय उप आयुक्त, राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क)

4. District Treasurer, Nagpur (जिल्हा कोषागार अधिकारी, नागपूर)

5. Finance and Accounts Officer, Mumbai (अधिदान व लेखा अधिकारी, मुंबई)

6. Administrative Officers, State Excise-2 and State Excise-3, Home Department, Ministry, Mumbai (कायासन अधिकारी, राउशु-2 व 3, गृह विभाग, मंत्रालय, मुंबई)

7. Shri Mohan Subba Vade, Superintendent, State Excise, Mumbai Suburban — Officer concerned (श्री.मोहन सु.वदे, अधीक्षक,राउशु,मुंबई उपनगर)

8. Office Records/Files (निविदनस्ती)

OFFICER INFORMATION TABLE

WHO IS AFFECTED / SCOPE OF APPLICATION

• Shri Mohan Subba Vade: Promoted from Superintendent (Group A) to Deputy Commissioner (Special Class) (Group A), State Excise Department
• Smt. Snehlata Shrikhar: Assigned additional charge of Superintendent, State Excise, Mumbai Suburban
• All Officers in State Excise Department: Subject to restrictions on influencing this order
• Commissioner of State Excise: Responsible for verification of conditions and compliance

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

Critical Restrictions on Promotion:

1. Promotion is TEMPORARY — not in permanent/regular capacity

   • Officer acquires NO seniority rights in this promoted position
   • Regular promotion rights are explicitly excluded

2. Supreme Court Judicial Override:

   • Promotion is subject to Supreme Court Special Permission Petition No. 28306/2017
   • This suggests the promotion is under judicial scrutiny and could be revoked if the court orders differently

3. Age-Based Service Review:

   • Upon reaching age 50/55, mandatory service review will determine whether promotion stands
   • Promotion may be terminated at age 50/55 depending on service review outcome

4. Mandatory Compliance Certifications:

   • All four conditions (Computer test, Languages, Residency certificate, Authority statement) must be verified before the officer assumes charge
   • Commissioner must maintain formal records

5. Joining Deadline — Disciplinary Consequences:

   • Failure to join at Nagpur within prescribed time = Disciplinary action (शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई)
   • Prescribed time period not explicitly stated in this document but is referenced as fixed elsewhere (विहित कालावधीमध्ये)

6. Prohibition on Influencing the Order:

   • Any attempt to modify this order through pressure/influence = Misconduct under Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23
   • Disciplinary action mandatory against offending officer

7. Additional Charge is Temporary:

   • Smt. Snehlata Shrikhar's additional charge is "till further orders" — not permanent
   • Can be modified or cancelled by subsequent orders

Non-Compliance Consequences:

Appeal/Review Mechanism:

• Service Review at Age 50/55: The promotion becomes subject to service review after age 50/55, implying a review/appeal process at that stage
• Supreme Court Supervision: The order's validity is subject to Supreme Court petition 28306/2017 — any change in that order's decision will affect this promotion

EXCISE LICENSE CATEGORIES AFFECTED

None directly. This is an administrative/personnel order, not a licensing or substantive excise regulation order. It does not affect:

• FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV (Foreign Liquor licenses)
• CL-I, CL-II, CL-III (Country Liquor licenses)
• Toddy, Neera, or manufacturing permits
• License fee schedules, eligibility criteria, or procedural rules

However, administratively, the change in leadership at State Excise Nagpur (विभागीय राउशु, नागपूर) may affect implementation and discretionary decisions under State Excise law in the Nagpur division going forward.

DOCUMENT STATUS / AUTHENTICATION

• Signed By: Deputy Secretary, Home Department, Maharashtra Government
• Authentication Mode: Digital signature (डिजिटल स्वाक्षर)
• Issued On Behalf Of: Governor of Maharashtra
• Availability: Published on www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal Reference: 201909161716015329

COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS ORDERS

Not applicable — this document does not amend or modify any previous order; it is an independent promotion and posting order.

SUMMARY TABLE

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