MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Administrative Order (Promotion & Posting)

Reference Number: EST-2719/Pr.Cr.48/ROUSU-1

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग), Ministry, Mumbai-400 032

Effective Date: 13 September 2019 (वदनाांक:- 13 सप्टेंबर, 2019) — Immediate implementation (तात्काळ अांमलात येतील)

Portal ID: 1458

Website Reference Code: 201909131803021329

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution pertains to the promotion of three Deputy Superintendents (Group-B) to the position of Superintendent (Group-A) within the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग). The three promoted officers are simultaneously being transferred and posted to specific Excise revenue divisions based on their original posting locations. The promotion is temporary in nature, subject to service review, and does not confer any seniority rights under the current open selection system. The officers must report to their new posting locations immediately and assume charge of their promoted positions.

KEY PROVISIONS

1. PROMOTIONS GRANTED:

The following officers are promoted from Deputy Superintendent (Group-B) to Superintendent (Group-A) with effect from 13 September 2019:

2. CONDITIONS OF PROMOTION:

The promotion is granted subject to the following conditions:

Condition 1: Temporary Status & Seniority Bar

• The promotion is granted in temporary capacity only (तात्पुरत्या स्िरूपात).
• The promotion is subject to the decision rendered in Special Leave Petition No. 28306/2017 pending before the Maharashtra Supreme Court.
• The promoted officers shall NOT acquire any rights to regular promotion, seniority, or seniormost position as a result of this temporary promotion (सेिाज्येष्ट्ठतेनुसार, खुल्या प्रिगातील पदाांिर).
• No seniority benefits or permanent status are conferred by this temporary promotion.

Condition 2: Service Review at Age 50/55 Years

• The promotion is subject to service review decision to be conducted when the promoted officer completes 50/55 years of service (सांबांवधत अवधकाऱ्याांच्या ियाच्या 50/55 व्या िषांनांतर).
• Continuation in the promoted position is contingent upon favorable service review outcome.

Condition 3: Computer Proficiency & Language Examination Certificates

• The Commissioner, State Excise Office must verify and confirm that the promoted officers possess:
  • Computer Aptitude Test Certificate (सांगणक अहशता परीक्षा)
  • Marathi Language Examination Certificate — either exemption/waiver OR passed status (मराठी भाषा परीक्षा सूट/उत्तीणश)
  • Hindi Language Examination Certificate — either exemption/waiver OR passed status (हहदी भाषा परीक्षा सूट/उत्तीणश)
• The Commissioner must ensure all necessary records are maintained regarding these qualifications.

Condition 4: Domicile Certificate Verification

• The Commissioner, State Excise Office must verify and confirm that each promoted officer has obtained and possesses a valid Domicile Benefit Certificate (स्थावयत्ि लाभ प्रमाणपत्र).

Condition 5: Powers & Responsibilities Handover

• Each promoted officer must obtain and sign the Statement of Powers and Responsibilities (मत्ता ि दावयत्िाची वििरणपत्रे) before assuming charge of the new position.

3. IMMEDIATE POSTING & ASSUMPTION OF CHARGE:

• The order is effective immediately from the date of the order (13 September 2019).
• The promoted officers are relieved from their current positions effective from the date of this order (सदर अवधकाऱ्याांना या आदेशाच्या वदनाांकापासून कायशमुक्त करण्यात येत आहे).
• Each officer must immediately proceed to their new posting location and assume charge of the promoted position without delay (तात्काळ हजर होउन पदाचा कायशभार घ्यािा).
• The transfer must be completed within the prescribed time period (विहीत कालािधीमध्ये).

4. CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH POSTING:

• If a promoted officer fails to report to the new posting location within the prescribed time period, disciplinary action shall be initiated against that officer (वशस्तभांगविषयक कारिाई करण्यात येईल).
• Non-joining within the prescribed timeline is treated as a breach of discipline.

5. PROHIBITION ON INTERFERENCE & ANTI-INFLUENCE CLAUSE:

• No officer — directly or indirectly — may attempt to exert pressure, undue influence, or interference to seek modification or alteration of this order.
• Any such attempt is considered a violation of Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979 (महाराष्ट्र नागरी सेिा (ितशणूक) वनयम, 1979 मधील वनयम 23).
• Violation of this clause constitutes misconduct (गैरितशणूक) and shall trigger disciplinary proceedings against the officer attempting such interference.

DISTRIBUTION & STAKEHOLDERS

Copies Distributed to:

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai — Principal implementation authority
2. Accountant General-1 & Accountant General-2 (Audit & Accounts branches), Maharashtra State, Mumbai and Nagpur — Financial audit and compliance verification
3. All Divisional Deputy Commissioners, State Excise Department — Coordination and verification at field level
4. Respective District Treasury Officers — Financial processing
5. Grants & Accounts Officer, Mumbai — Administrative fund management
6. Personnel Officer, State Excise Offices 2 & 3, Home Department, Ministry, Mumbai — Personnel record updates
7. The Promoted Officers themselves — Direct notice of posting
8. General File (निर्णनस्ती) — Official record maintenance

WHO IS AFFECTED

• Sri Ravikarann R. Kole — Promoted Deputy Superintendent (Group-B) to Superintendent (Group-A), posted to Parbhani
• Sri Yuvraj G. Rathod — Promoted Deputy Superintendent (Group-B) to Superintendent (Group-A), posted to Nandurbar
• Sri Sneha Su. Saraf — Promoted Deputy Superintendent (Group-B) to Superintendent (Group-A), posted to Akola

License Categories Affected: This is an administrative/personnel order and does NOT directly affect any specific liquor license categories (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera). However, the posting of Superintendents affects the jurisdictional administration of all license types in the Parbhani, Nandurbar, and Akola Excise divisions.

IMPORTANT NOTES, CONDITIONS & PENALTIES

A. CRITICAL CONDITIONS:

1. Promotion is TEMPORARY — Officers do not acquire permanent status or seniority entitlements
2. Subject to Supreme Court Proceedings — The validity and continuance of promotion remain subject to the outcome of Special Leave Petition No. 28306/2017
3. Service Review Mandated — Automatic review will occur at 50/55 years of service; continuation is not guaranteed
4. No Seniority Accrual — This temporary promotion does NOT create any seniority rank or precedence over other officers
5. Mandatory Qualifications Check — Commissioner must independently verify computer, Marathi, and Hindi qualifications
6. Domicile Certificate Required — Non-negotiable prerequisite for assumption of charge

B. PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE:

1. Non-Joining Penalty — Failure to assume charge within prescribed time triggers disciplinary action (वशस्तभांगविषयक कारिाई)
2. Interference/Pressure Attempt — Violations of Rule 23, Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979 result in:
   • Classification as misconduct (गैरितशणूक)
   • Formal disciplinary proceedings against the officer attempting interference
   • Potential dismissal or suspension (scope not specified but implied by rule 23)

C. SPECIAL NOTES:

• The order is digitally signed and authenticated (हा आदेश वडवजटल स्िाक्षरीने साक्षाांवकत क�न काढण्यात येत आहे)
• Published on Maharashtra Government official website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Website reference code: 201909131803021329
• Issued under the authority and name of the Governor of Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल याांच्या आदेशानुसार ि नािाने)
• Signed by P. H. Vagde, Joint Secretary, Government of Maharashtra (सह सवचि, महाराष्ट्र शासन)

D. APPEALS/REMEDIES:

The document does NOT specify any appeal mechanism within the GR itself. However, given the reference to Supreme Court Special Leave Petition No. 28306/2017, officers may seek:

• Judicial review of the promotion order based on seniority and merit
• Constitutional remedies if promotion violates statutory rights
• Service law remedies under relevant civil service regulations

NO FEE SCHEDULE, FORMS, OR ENCLOSURES

This GR is purely an administrative personnel order and contains NO:

• Fee schedule
• License application forms
• Enclosures or supporting documents list
• Eligibility criteria for applicants (as it concerns internal promotion, not public application)

DOCUMENT AUTHENTICITY & STATUTORY COMPLIANCE

✓ Authentically issued under Government of Maharashtra Home Department authority ✓ Digitally signed and website-published ✓ Complies with Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979 ✓ Supreme Court precedent acknowledged (SLP No. 28306/2017) ✓ Effective immediately — 13 September 2019

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