MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Order / Administrative Transfer Order (शासन आदेश)

Reference Number: EST-1221/Proc. 184/RAUSHU-1

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

Effective Date: Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील) — 09 August 2021

Date of Issue: 09 August 2021

Digital Reference Code: 202108091610348829

SUMMARY

This is an administrative transfer order issued by the Maharashtra Government Home Department, directing the transfer and redeployment of 42 Inspectors (Group-B) of the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क) across various excise circles and divisions in Maharashtra. The order mandates that all transferred officers assume charge at their new postings and comply with service rules. Non-compliance with transfer orders or acceptance of positions is classified as misconduct under Maharashtra Civil Service Rules. The order does not relate to license fees, license types, or regulatory changes to excise law — it is purely a personnel management directive.

KEY PROVISIONS

• Affected Officers: 42 Group-B Inspectors (निरीक्षक - गट-ब) of the State Excise Department (RAUSHU)

• Effective Implementation: Order is effective immediately (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील)

• Mandatory Assumption of Charge: All transferred officers must assume charge at their new postings as listed in column (4) of the transfer table

• Reporting Requirement: Officers must submit a report to the Government immediately after assuming charge at the new posting

• Prohibition on Unauthorized Leave: Officers must not take unauthorized (अनधिकृत) leave during the transfer period

• Leave Rules Compliance: Transfer must be executed within the period prescribed under Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Appointment on Probation, Probationers' Service and Suspension, Removal from Service) Rules, 1981

• Absence During Transfer: Any absence by a transferred officer at the new posting during the probation/leave period will be treated as "dies non" (अकायवदिन) — non-working days, and will not count towards service

• Stricture Against Pressure: Any attempt (direct or indirect) to pressure the Government to change this transfer order is a violation of Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, and will result in disciplinary action against the officer

• Medical Exception: Officer Sl. No. 39 (श्री. व्ही. एस. शेटे) — transfer postponed by 1 year due to medical reasons; position extension permitted for 1 year

• Retirement Exception: Officer Sl. No. 31 (श्री. संभाजी अ.कोळी) — not transferred; current position extended as retirement is less than 1 year away (सेवानिवृत्तीस 1 वर्षापेक्षा कमी कालावधी शिल्लक असल्याने)

• Digital Authentication: Order is digitally signed and made available on www.maharashtra.gov.in

TRANSFER TABLE — ALL 42 OFFICERS

SPECIAL CASES

Officer No. 31 — श्री. संभाजी अ. कोळी

• Current Posting: Inspector, RAUSHU, Vita, Sangli
• Status: NOT TRANSFERRED
• Reason: Retirement (सेवानिवृत्ती) is less than 1 year away
• Action: Current position extended (सद्य पदस्थापना मुदतवाढ)

Officer No. 39 — श्री. व्ही. एस. शेटे

• Current Posting: Inspector, RAUSHU, M/s Kumbhikasari (Manufacturing License), Kolhapur
• Status: TRANSFER DEFERRED
• Reason: Medical grounds (वैद्यकीय कारणास्तव)
• Extension: Current position extended for 1 year (सद्य पदास्थापना 1 वर्ष मुदतवाढ)

MANDATORY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

For All Transferred Officers:

1. Immediate Assumption of Charge: Officers must assume charge at the new posting location specified in column (4) of the transfer table

2. Reporting to Government: After assuming charge, officers must immediately submit a written report to the Government confirming their arrival and taking charge

3. No Unauthorized Leave: Officers shall not take any unauthorized (अनधिकृत) leave before or after transfer

4. Probation/Leave Period Compliance: Officers must comply with leave rules prescribed under Maharashtra Civil Service (Appointment on Probation, Probationers' Service and Suspension, Removal from Service) Rules, 1981

5. Absence as "Dies Non": If a transferred officer is absent at the new posting during the probation/leave period prescribed, such absence will be treated as "dies non" (अकायवदिन) — i.e., non-working days that do not count towards service tenure or leave accrual

6. Duty Performance: Officers must undertake all duties at the new posting as assigned by the local excise authority

ANTI-COERCION AND DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS

Pressure to Alter Transfer Order

Violation: Any attempt (direct or indirect) to pressure the Government to change or modify this transfer order

Applicable Rule: Rule 23, Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979

Classification: Such conduct is classified as misconduct (गैरवतवूक)

Penalty: Disciplinary action (शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई) will be initiated against the concerned officer(s)

Scope: The provision applies to:

• Direct pressure (प्रत्यक्ष दबाव)
• Indirect pressure (अप्रत्यक्ष दबाव)

DISTRIBUTION / CIRCULATION LIST (प्रत)

1. Private Secretary to the Hon. Deputy Chief Minister, Ministry, Mumbai
2. Principal Secretary, State Excise Department — Senior Clerical Assistant, Ministry, Mumbai
3. Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
4. Accountant General-1 (Audit/Accounts Sanction), Maharashtra State, Mumbai/Nagpur
5. Budget and Accounts Officer, Mumbai
6. Concerned District Treasurer Officer (for each district)
7. Concerned Inspector, State Excise Department (all 42 officers listed)
8. Records (RAUSHU-1)

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS

Excise Law Reference

This is NOT a document containing amendments to the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949, Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules 1953, or Maharashtra Country Liquor Rules 1973. It is purely an administrative personnel transfer order affecting the deployment of 42 Group-B Excise Inspectors.

License Types Affected

NONE — This order does not impact any license categories (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera, Manufacturing Permits, etc.). It is a personnel management directive only.

Effective Date

Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील) — Officers are directed to assume charge without delay.

Digital Authentication

• Order digitally signed by Sandip Dhakale, Additional Chief Secretary, Maharashtra Government
• Available on: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Reference Code: 202108091610348829

Related Policy Documents Referenced

1. Government Resolution, General Administration Department, Ref. No. SRV-2021/Proc. 20/Work-12, Dated 29.07.2021
2. Government Circular, Home Department, Ref. No. Dated 25.05.2021 — Transfer policy framework

CONCLUSION

This Government Order (शासन आदेश) is a pure administrative transfer directive affecting 42 State Excise Department Inspectors across Maharashtra. It mandates immediate assumption of charge, compliance with civil service rules, and subjects violators to disciplinary action. The order contains no amendments to excise law, no fee changes, no license modifications, and no regulatory policy changes. It is effective immediately and must be complied with by all transferred officers.