MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Order (शासन आदेश) – Administrative Transfers

Reference Number: EST-1222/Pr.Cr.122/RAUSHAU-1

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

Issued Date: 24 May 2022

Effective Date: Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील)

Portal ID: 1535

Digital Reference Code: 202205241825072529

Issued By Authority: Deputy Secretary (Yuvaraj B. Ajetvav), Maharashtra Government

SUMMARY

This is an official transfer order for three senior-level officers of the Maharashtra State Excise Department under the Government of Maharashtra (Regulation of Transfers and Removal of Obstacles in Performance of Governmental Duties) Act, 2005. The order transfers three Deputy Commissioners (Senior Grade), Group-A of the State Excise Department to new postings with immediate effect. The order mandates immediate assumption of new posts and strict compliance with posting procedures under the Maharashtra Civil Service Rules, 1981.

KEY PROVISIONS

Transfers Ordered:

Mandatory Compliance Requirements:

• Immediate Assumption of Duty: Transferred officers must assume their new positions immediately (तात्काळ जूजू व्हार्े)

• Acceptance of New Position: Officers must formally accept the new posting

• Reporting to Government: After accepting the new position, officers must submit a report to the Government (सदि अधिकार्यानी पदभाि स्वीकार्यानंतर त्याबाबतचा अहवाल शासनास सादि किार्ा)

• Unauthorized Absence Prohibition: Officers shall not absent themselves without authorization (अनधिकृत रजेवरी जाऊ नये)

• June 2022 Salary: The salary of transferred officers for June 2022 must NOT be drawn by the previous office under any circumstances (बदली झालेल्या अधिकार्यांचे माहे जून, 2022 चे वेतन कोणत्याही परिस्स्थितीत बदलीपूर्व कायालयाने आहरीत कजू नये)

Posting Probation Rules (Maharashtra Civil Service Rules, 1981):

• Officers must assume charge at the new posting location within the prescribed probation period (पदग्रहण अवधीत)
• Failure to report to the new posting within the probation period will result in such absence being counted as "dies non" (अकायवदिन – non-working days)
• This impacts service records and accrual of benefits

Prohibition on Pressure/Interference:

• Section 4 – Disciplinary Action for Pressure: Any direct or indirect attempt to pressure the government into changing/modifying this transfer order constitutes a violation of Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979
• Consequences: Such violations will be treated as misconduct (गैरवतवणूक) and disciplinary action will be initiated against the concerned officer(s)

Digital Publication:

• The order is published on the official Maharashtra Government website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Digital Reference Code: 202205241825072529
• The order is digitally signed and authenticated

DISTRIBUTION LIST (Pratipath)

The order has been distributed to:

1. Private Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister, Ministry, Mumbai
2. Private Secretary to the State Minister (State Excise), Ministry, Mumbai
3. Principal Secretary, State Excise Department – Senior Level Assistant, Ministry, Mumbai
4. Commissioner, State Excise Department, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
5. Accountant General-1/2 (Audit/Account Admissibility), Maharashtra State, Mumbai/Nagpur
6. Concerned District Treasurer Officer
7. Director (Implementation and Compliance), State Excise Department, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
8. Concerned Deputy Commissioner (Senior Grade), State Excise Department
9. Records Officer (State Excise-1)

WHO IS AFFECTED

• Three Deputy Commissioners (Senior Grade), Group-A of the Maharashtra State Excise Department

• Specific Officers:

  • Smt. U.R. Sharma (transferred from Mumbai to Nanded Division)
  • Shri Prasad Surve (transferred from Pune Division to Konkan Division/Thane)
  • Shri Sunil Chavan (transferred from Konkan Division/Thane to Mumbai)

• Affected Divisions/Jurisdictions:

  • Nanded Division (receiving Smt. Sharma)
  • Konkan Division, Thane (receiving Shri Surve; losing Shri Chavan)
  • State Excise Administration, Mumbai (losing Smt. Sharma; receiving Shri Chavan)

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

Compliance Consequences:

1. Unauthorized Absence: Any unauthorized absence from the new posting will be counted as "dies non" (non-working days) for service computation purposes

2. Disciplinary Action for Pressure/Resistance:

   • Any attempt to circumvent or pressure the government to modify this order
   • Violation of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23
   • Penalty: Formal disciplinary action (शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई) against the officer(s)

3. Salary Draw Restriction:

   • Previous office must not draw salary for June 2022 onward for transferred officers
   • This ensures proper financial transition to new postings

4. Probation Period Compliance:

   • Officers must join within the prescribed probation period as per Maharashtra Civil Service (Appointment, Service Regulations, Leave, Probation and Removal from Service) Rules, 1981
   • Failure to comply will result in the absence being marked as "dies non"

5. No Extensions or Modifications:

   • The transfer order is final and effective immediately
   • No modifications or stays can be sought

LEGAL BASIS

Acts and Rules Cited:

1. Government of Maharashtra (Regulation of Transfers and Removal of Obstacles in Performance of Governmental Duties) Act, 2005 – Authority for issuing this transfer order

2. Maharashtra Civil Service (Appointment, Service Regulations, Leave, Probation and Removal from Service) Rules, 1981 – Governing posting procedures and probation periods

3. Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23 – Prohibits pressure or interference in government decisions; violation is misconduct

DEPARTMENT AFFECTED

State Excise Department (Rashtra Utpadan Shulk / राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क)

This order affects the administrative structure and chain of command of:

• State Excise Administration, Maharashtra
• Nanded Division, State Excise
• Pune Division, State Excise
• Konkan Division (Thane), State Excise

NOTES ON MARATHI TEXT INTERPRETATION

The document is a formal administrative order in Marathi (official language of Maharashtra). Key Marathi administrative terms translated:

• शासन आदेश (Shasan Aadesha): Government Order
• तात्काळ अंमलात (Tatkaal Anmalat): Immediate effect
• पदभाि स्वीकार्यानंतर (Padbhau Swikarayanantar): After acceptance of position
• अकायवदिन (Akaryadin): Dies non / non-working day (for service computation)
• अनधिकृत रजेवरी (Anadhikrit Rajevrui): Unauthorized absence
• गैरवतवणूक (Gairvarvnuk): Misconduct
• शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई (Shistbhang-Vishhyak Kaarvai): Disciplinary action

DOCUMENT AUTHENTICITY

• Digital Signature: Yes – Digitally signed and authenticated
• Official Portal URL: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Reference Code: 202205241825072529
• Authorized Signatory: Deputy Secretary, Maharashtra Government (on behalf of the Governor)

END OF ANALYSIS

This is a routine administrative transfer order with no licensing, fee, or substantive excise policy implications. It affects only the internal administrative structure of the State Excise Department at the level of three senior officers.