MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (Shasan Narnay) — Administrative Restructuring / Cadre Revision

Reference Number: EST-1616/Pr.Cr.200/RAUSHU-1

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (Griha Vibhag)

Date of Issue: 02 September 2021

Effective Date: 03 August 2019 (date of approval by High-Level Secretariat Committee; GR issued 02.09.2021)

Document Portal ID: 1520

Digital Reference Code: 202109021124344329

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution approves the revised cadre structure (आकृतिबंध — organizational chart) for the Commissioner of State Excise and subordinate Regional Offices under the Maharashtra State Excise Department. The revised structure consolidates 3,800 sanctioned posts across 31 categories in place of the previous structure. The resolution orders the creation of one new post (Chief Accounts Officer — Grade-A), the cancellation of two defunct posts (Chief Stenographer and Stenographer — Grade-C), and the abolition of one post (Co-Director Accounts & Treasury — Grade-A). The cadre revision is approved as per recommendations of the High-Level Secretariat Committee meeting held on 03.08.2019, chaired by the Chief Secretary.

KEY PROVISIONS

A. CADRE AUTHORIZATION

• Total Sanctioned Posts (Revised): 3,800 posts across 31 categories (compared to 4,384 originally proposed)
• Sanctioning Authority: High-Level Secretariat Committee (Uchch Stariya Sachiv Samiti) meeting dated 03.08.2019, chaired by Chief Secretary
• Jurisdiction: Commissioner of State Excise, Mumbai and all subordinate Regional Offices (क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय)

B. NEW POST CREATED

1. Chief Accounts Officer (Grade-A) — Salary Scale S-23 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700)
   • Designation: Mुख्य लेखा अधिकारी (उप संचालक, लेखा ि कोषागार)
   • Posts Sanctioned: 1 (new)
   • Replaces: Co-Director (Accounts & Treasury) post (cancelled)

C. POSTS ABOLISHED/CANCELLED

1. Co-Director (Accounts & Treasury) — Grade-A, Scale S-25 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200)

   • Old sanctioned posts: 1
   • Revised sanctioned posts: 0 (Cancelled)
   • Status: रद्द (Radh — Abolished)

2. Chief Stenographer (मुख्य टंकलेखक) — Grade-C, Scale S-8 (₹25,500–₹81,100)

   • Old sanctioned posts: 1
   • Revised sanctioned posts: 0 (मृत संिग — Defunct Post)
   • Status: Dead/Defunct (मृत सांिगण)

3. Stenographer (टंकलेखक) — Grade-C, Scale S-7 (₹21,700–₹69,100)

   • Old sanctioned posts: 2
   • Revised sanctioned posts: 0 (मृत संिग — Defunct Posts)
   • Status: Dead/Defunct (मृत सांिगण)

D. MAJOR CADRE CHANGES — POST-WISE BREAKDOWN

TOTAL POSTS: 3,800 (net authorization)

E. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & CONDITIONS

Condition 1: Status of License Inspector Posts (Rule 4)

• New standards/norms (मानके) for posts designated as "License Inspector Supervision" (अनुज्ञप्तीधारक स्टकांकवर पर्यवेक्षण) under State Excise Department are under preparation (सु...अस्).
• Until new standards are notified: All existing License Inspector posts remain as-is in current strength and structure (तशीच सु... राहतील).
• Action required: Secretariat Administrative Division to undertake separate proceedings to finalize new norms and reorganize posts accordingly.

Condition 2: Discretionary Reorganization (Rule 5)

• The Commissioner of State Excise and Secretariat administrative functions may independently re-organize posts based on:
  • Nature and scope of headquarters and regional office work (कामकाजाचे स्वरूप)
  • Responsibility allocation (जबाबदारी)
  • Work volume and operational requirements (कामाचा व्यापणे)
  • This is subject to: Maintaining overall authorized cadre strength (3,800 posts remains fixed)

Condition 3: Budget Allocation (Rule 6)

• The Commissioner of State Excise, Mumbai shall:
  • Arrange necessary budgetary allocation (अर्थसंकल्पीय तरत करणे) for:
    • Salary (वेतन)
    • Allowances (भत्त्यापोटी)
  • Required for all posts sanctioned under the revised cadre structure
  • Timeline: Immediately upon issuance of GR

ADMINISTRATIVE REFERENCES & APPROVALS

Government Decisions Referenced:

1. GR Reference 1: Shasan Narnay, Home Department, No. EST-2002/CR-96/EXC-4, Dated 01.01.2003

   • Topic: Original cadre structure authorized (Preamble states this was the baseline)
   • Authority: Home Department

2. GR Reference 2: Shasan Narnay, Finance Department, No. Padvin 2016/Pr.Cr.8/16/VISU-1, Dated 11.02.2016

   • Topic: Administrative restructuring framework
   • Authority: Finance Department

3. GR Reference 3: Shasan Narnay, Finance Department, No. Padvin 0617/Pr.Cr.20/APUK, Dated 29.06.2017

   • Topic: High-Level Secretariat Committee authority for cadre approvals
   • Authority: Finance Department

Approving Committees:

1. Standing & Finance Committee (Gativat Up Samiti tatha Jannani Samiti)

   • Meeting Date: 07.05.2019
   • Recommendation: Approved revised cadre of 3,800 posts (reduced from 4,384 originally proposed)
   • Recommendation forwarded for High-Level Secretariat Committee approval

2. High-Level Secretariat Committee (Uchch Stariya Sachiv Samiti)

   • Chaired By: Chief Secretary of Maharashtra
   • Meeting Date: 03.08.2019
   • Final Approval Granted: Revised cadre structure with 3,800 posts, 31 categories
   • Orders issued: Create 1 new post (Chief Accounts Officer), abolish 3 posts (1 Co-Director, 1 Chief Stenographer, 2 Stenographers)

Finance Department Concurrence:

• Informal Reference 1: Finance Dept. No. 169/Apu.K, Dated 02.08.2021

  • Consent: Given for issuance of GR

• Informal Reference 2: Finance Dept. No. 3424/Seva-9, Dated 12.08.2021

  • Consent: Given for issuance of GR (final approval)

DISTRIBUTION OF GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION

The following officials/departments receive copies of this GR:

1. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Ministry, Mumbai
2. Private Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister (State Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
3. Opposition Leader (Legislative Council/Assembly)
4. Private Secretary to State Minister (State Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
5. Joint Secretary to Chief Secretary, Ministry, Mumbai
6. Principal Secretary, State Excise, Ministry, Mumbai
7. Accountant General (Accounts & Audit-1/2), Mumbai/Nagpur
8. Secretary, Maharashtra Public Service Commission, Mumbai
9. Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai (PRIMARY RECIPIENT)
10. Director, Accounts & Treasury, Mumbai
11. Joint Accounts & Audit Officer, Bandra, Mumbai
12. All District Treasury Officers
13. Deputy Secretary (Financial Reforms/APUK/Seva-9), Finance Department, Ministry, Mumbai
14. Joint/Deputy Secretary, State Excise, Ministry, Mumbai
15. Joint/Deputy Secretary (Budget Branch)/Establishment-1, Home Department, Ministry, Mumbai
16. All Deputy Commissioners (Senior), State Excise
17. All Superintendents, State Excise
18. Administrative Officer (Budget Branch)/Establishment-1, Home Department, Ministry, Mumbai
19. Administrative Officer (RAUSHU-2/3), Home Department, Ministry, Mumbai
20. Custodian Administrative Officer, RAUSHU-1, Home Department, Ministry, Mumbai

WHO IS AFFECTED

Primary Stakeholder:

• Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai and all Regional Offices subordinate to the Commissioner

Secondary Stakeholders:

1. All employees holding posts in the State Excise Department (serving staff may be reassigned under new reorganization)
2. Maharashtra Public Service Commission (for recruitment against newly created/restructured posts)
3. State Government Finance & Budget Division (for salary and allowances allocation)
4. All District Excise Offices (License Inspectors and subordinate staff)

Impact on Maharashtra Excise License Administration:

• The cadre restructuring directly affects staff strength at all License Inspection and Field Enforcement positions
• Key impact: Secondary Inspector posts increased by 57 (837 → 894) and Jawan (armed constables) increased by 194 (1,237 → 1,431)
• Implication: Enhanced field presence for liquor license enforcement, checking, and excise duty collection

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

A. Transition & Pending Matters

1. License Inspector Cadre — Under Review:

   • New post standards for "License Inspector Supervision" positions are still being finalized by the Secretariat
   • Until finalized: All current License Inspector posts continue unchanged
   • Affected license categories may include: FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV (Foreign Liquor), CL-I, CL-II, CL-III (Country Liquor), Toddy, Neera licenses — as these require field-level inspection and monitoring

2. No Retroactive Effect:

   • GR issued 02.09.2021, but approval dated 03.08.2019
   • No salary/allowance adjustments for period 03.08.2019 to 02.09.2021 are mentioned
   • All provisions take effect from date of approval (03.08.2019) for accounting purposes

3. Budget Compliance Required:

   • Commissioner of State Excise must within stipulated time arrange budget allocation for:
     • Salary of 1 newly created Chief Accounts Officer post
     • Salaries of 57 additional Secondary Inspector posts
     • Salaries of 194 additional Jawan posts
     • Other revised salary requirements

B. Personnel / Posting Implications

1. Officers holding abolished posts (Co-Director Accounts & Treasury, Chief Stenographer, 2 Stenographers):

   • Must be accommodated/redeployed to equivalent or available posts in the revised structure
   • No discharge or termination mentioned in GR
   • Likely action: Absorption into available Grade-A, S-8, or S-7 category posts

2. Junior Clerk posts reduced from 8 → 3 (5 posts eliminated):

   • These 5 posts are merged/consolidated
   • Sitting employees must be reassigned to other S-15 category posts (if available) or lower-grade positions

3. Assistant Secondary Inspector posts reduced from 279 → 222 (57 posts eliminated):

   • 57 positions removed to offset creation of 57 Secondary Inspector (S-12) positions
   • Likely: Promotion path created — S-7 Assistant Secondary Inspectors promoted to S-12 Secondary Inspectors

4. Peon posts reduced by 2 (122 → 120):

   • Minor adjustment; likely due to retirement or consolidation

C. Excise License Categories Likely Affected

The cadre restructuring impacts all license categories under Maharashtra Excise law:

1. Foreign Liquor Licenses:

   • FL-I (Beer, Wine)
   • FL-II (All foreign liquor except beer & wine)
   • FL-III (Restaurants/Bars serving FL)
   • FL-IV (Hotels with FL)

2. Country Liquor Licenses:

   • CL-I (Wholesale — Country Liquor)
   • CL-II (Retail — Country Liquor)
   • CL-III (Bars/Shops serving CL)

3. Toddy & Neera Licenses

4. Distillery, Brewery, Rectification Permits

5. Wholesale Merchants of Foreign Liquor

Why? The +57 Secondary Inspectors and +194 Jawans (armed constables) directly staff field enforcement divisions that:

• Conduct surprise checks on licensed premises
• Verify excise duty compliance
• Prevent illicit liquor smuggling
• Supervise license condition adherence

LEGAL AUTHORITY & VALIDITY

• Signed By: Yuvraj B. Ajetrao, Deputy Secretary, Maharashtra Government (Under Authority of Governor of Maharashtra)
• Signature Type: Digital Signature (authorized e-signature)
• Authority Citation: "By and under the direction of the Governor of Maharashtra"
• Official Portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Document Accessibility: Published on Maharashtra Government website; accessible via computer reference code 202109021124344329

SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTATION

• Enclosure: विवरणपत्र (Vivran Patra) — Detailed Cadre Chart/Descriptive Schedule (as referenced, listing all 31 categories and 3,800 posts with salary scales) — ATTACHED TO GR (सोबत: विवरणपत्र)

EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION DATE

03 August 2019 (Date of High-Level Secretariat Committee approval) GR Publication Date: 02 September 2021

All provisions operative from the approval date; GR issued for formal notification and budget compliance.

END OF ANALYSIS