Assumption of New Post: The officer must assume the new posting immediately without awaiting further orders.

Nature of Order: This is a discharge/relief order (कार्यमुक्तीचे आदेश) — the Commissioner of State Excise need not issue a separate relief order.

Duty After Taking Charge: The officer must submit a report to the Government immediately after assuming charge of the new position.

Prohibition on Unauthorized Leave: The officer must not proceed on unauthorized leave.

Restrictions on Pressure/Manipulation: Any attempt, direct or indirect, to pressure or manipulate the transfer order in violation of Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, shall constitute misconduct and will invite disciplinary action against the officer.

WHO IS AFFECTED

• Shri Shankar Jagtap — Deputy Commissioner (Junior Grade, Group-A), State Excise Department, Maharashtra

• Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra — for administrative implementation and issuance of posting orders

• State Excise Department — administrative impact on office structure at Commissioner's Office, Mumbai

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  IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

  1. Immediate Effect: No waiting period. Officer must assume new post from 10 August 2020 without any further communication or order.

  2. No Separate Relief Order Required: This order itself acts as the relief/discharge order; the Commissioner need not issue a standalone relief notification.

  3. Statutory Basis: Transfer mandated under the Maharashtra Government Employees Transfer Regulation and Restrictions on Delays in Official Duties Act, 2005 — triggered by completion of three-year tenure.

  4. Penalty for Pressure/Influence: Any attempt to pressure the Government to modify or cancel this transfer order in violation of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23 (provisions against use of influence in service matters) shall constitute misconduct (गैरवर्तन) and will result in disciplinary proceedings against the officer.

  5. Duty to Report: Officer must submit immediate charge-assumption report to the Government.

  6. Publication: This order has been published on the Maharashtra Government portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in

  7. Digital Authentication: Order is digitally signed and authenticated.

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     DISTRIBUTION

     This order has been circulated to:

     1. Private Secretary to the Minister (State Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
     2. Principal Secretary, State Excise Department — Senior-Level Assistant, Ministry, Mumbai
     3. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
     4. Accountant General (Audit/Accounts Regulation), Maharashtra State, Mumbai/Nagpur
     5. Appropriation and Accounts Officer, Mumbai
     6. Officer Concerned (Shri Shankar Jagtap)
     7. File/Records (State Excise-1)

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     LEGAL/PROCEDURAL OBSERVATIONS

     • Statute Invoked: Maharashtra Government Employees Transfer Regulation and Restrictions on Delays in Official Duties Act, 2005
     • Conduct Rule Violation: Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23
     • Transfer Regulation: Part of routine mandatory transfer framework for Group-A officers completing 3-year tenures
     • Authority: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department, on the recommendation and signature of the Deputy Secretary, State Excise

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     This is NOT a fee, license, or substantive excise policy document. It is purely an administrative transfer order with no direct impact on liquor licensees or excise revenue.