MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — GOVERNMENT ORDER ANALYSIS
Document Type: Government Order (शासन आदेश) — Staff Transfer/Posting Order
Reference Number: EST-1222/PR.CR.126/RAOUSU-1
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग)
Date of Issue: 24 May 2022
Effective Date: Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील)
Website Reference Code: 202205241809019129
Digitally Signed By: Yuvaraj B. Ajetrao, Deputy Secretary, Government of Maharashtra
SUMMARY
This is an administrative transfer order issued under the provisions of the Prevention of Obstruction of Government Work Act, 2005, transferring one Excise Inspector (Superintendent grade) within the State Excise Department. Dr. Vitthal Tukaram Bhukan is transferred from his current posting as Superintendent, State Excise, Palghar to a new posting as Superintendent, State Excise, Satara (to fill a vacancy created by the anticipated promotion of Shri A.B. Chauskar). The order mandates immediate assumption of the new posting and contains provisions regarding salary payment, acceptance formalities, and penalties for any attempt to obstruct or alter the order.
KEY PROVISIONS
1. Transfer Details:
- Officer: Dr. Vitthal Tukaram Bhukan (डॉ. विठ्ठल तुकाराम भुकन)
- Current Position: Superintendent, State Excise (राउशु), Palghar
- New Posting: Superintendent, State Excise (राउशु), Satara
- Reason for Vacancy: To fill position vacated by anticipated promotion of Shri A.B. Chauskar
2. Implementation Timeline:
- Order is effective immediately (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील)
- Officer must report to new posting immediately (तात्काळ जूजू व्हावे)
- Separate posting order for Shri A.B. Chauskar will be issued separately (स्वतंत्रपत्रे निर्गमित करण्यात येतील)
3. Salary Payment Conditions:
- June 2022 salary of transferred officer must NOT be drawn by the previous (old) office under any circumstances
- Salary processing must align with effective implementation of this transfer order
4. Officer's Obligations:
- Must accept the new posting within the stipulated period under Maharashtra Civil Service (Dismissal, Termination and Other Conditions) Rules, 1981
- Must submit a report to the Government after assuming charge
- Must NOT take any unauthorized leave during the transfer period
- Failure to assume new posting within the prescribed period will result in absence being marked as "dies non" (अकार्यदिन)
5. Prohibition on Obstruction/Alteration:
- Any attempt—direct or indirect—to obstruct or modify this transfer order is strictly prohibited
- Such attempts violate Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979
- Violation will be treated as misconduct (गैरवर्तमान)
- Disciplinary action will be initiated against any officer attempting obstruction
6. Document Authentication & Publication:
- Order is published on Maharashtra Government website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
- Order is digitally signed
- Website reference code: 202205241809019129
LICENSE TYPES AFFECTED
None. This is an administrative personnel transfer order and does not affect any liquor license categories (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera, etc.). It concerns only State Excise Department staff organization.
WHO IS AFFECTED
- Dr. Vitthal Tukaram Bhukan — Superintendent, State Excise (transferred)
- Shri A.B. Chauskar — Superintendent, State Excise, Satara (to be transferred/promoted separately)
- State Excise Department administrative hierarchy
- Palghar Excise Office (losing officer)
- Satara Excise Office (receiving officer)
IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES
| Provision |
Consequence |
| Unauthorized Leave |
Not permitted during transfer period; unauthorized absence will be marked as "dies non" (non-working day), resulting in loss of salary and service credit |
| Failure to Report |
Non-reporting within prescribed period under Rules 1981 will result in "dies non" marking |
| Attempt to Obstruct/Alter Order |
Constitutes violation of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23; treated as misconduct; disciplinary proceedings will be initiated |
| Salary Payment |
June 2022 salary must not be drawn by the transferring (old) office |
| Report to Government |
Officer must submit a report after assuming charge of new post |
| Separate Order for A.B. Chauskar |
Will be issued separately (स्वतंत्रपत्रे) |
DISTRIBUTION LIST (प्रति)
This order has been distributed to:
- Private Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, Ministry, Mumbai
- Private Secretary to State Minister (State Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
- Principal Secretary, State Excise Department — Senior Staff Assistant, Ministry, Mumbai
- Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
- Accountant General-1/2 (Audit/Account Admissibility), Maharashtra State, Mumbai/Nagpur
- Concerned District Treasury Officer
- Concerned Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise
- Concerned Superintendent, State Excise
- Records Section (RAOUSU-1)
LEGAL FRAMEWORK CITED
- Prevention of Obstruction of Government Work Act, 2005 — Authority for imposing transfer
- Maharashtra Civil Service (Dismissal, Termination and Other Conditions) Rules, 1981 — Applies to acceptance of transfer posting and absence marking
- Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23 — Prohibits attempts to obstruct or alter government orders; violations constitute misconduct
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This order is a routine inter-district transfer within the State Excise Department and does not contain any substantive changes to excise licensing policy, fee schedules, or liquor law enforcement procedures. It is purely an personnel administration document.