MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

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

Reference Number: EST-1222/Pr.Kr.128/RAUASHU-1

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

Date of Issue: 24 May 2022

Effective Date: Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील)

Portal ID: 1537

Digital Signature Code: 202205241837479229

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution of Maharashtra (dated 24 May 2022) issued by the Home Department announces the transfer and posting of 22 Inspector-level officers (Group-B) of the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क). The officers are transferred to new positions across various geographical divisions and excise offices in Maharashtra. Three additional officers are granted extension in their current posts due to proximity to retirement. The order mandates immediate assumption of duties, submission of joining reports, and prohibits unauthorized leave. Non-compliance with posting orders shall invite disciplinary action under the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979.

KEY PROVISIONS

Transfer Orders – 22 Officers

Extension of Service (Less than 1 Year Until Retirement)

The following three officers are granted extension in their current posts as they have less than one year remaining until retirement:

1. Shri. K.R. Chaudhary – Inspector, A-Division, Nagpur
2. Shri. D.S. Janardan – Inspector, F-Division, Pune
3. Shri. B.V. Dhavalé – Inspector, G-Division, Pune

MANDATORY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Immediate Assumption of Duty

• All transferred officers must immediately assume new posts (तात्काळ जूजू व्हावे)
• Failure to join within the prescribed probation period (पदग्रहण अवधी) under Maharashtra Civil Service Rules, 1981, shall result in the leave period being treated as non-working days (dies non) / अकायव्दिन

2. Joining Report Submission

• After assuming charge, officers must submit a joining report to the State Government (पदभार स्वीकारल्यानंतर त्याबाबतचा अहवाल शासनास सादर करावा)
• No unauthorized leave (अनधिकृत रजेवर) is permitted

3. Salary Payment Protocol

• The June 2022 salary of transferred officers shall NOT be drawn by their previous office under any circumstances (माहे जून, 2022 चे वेतन कोणत्याही परिस्थितीत बदलीपूर्व कार्यालयाने आहरीत कजू नये)
• This ensures proper and timely salary credit to the new posting station

4. Probation and Joining Rules

• Officers must assume duties within the prescribed joining period (पदग्रहण अवधी) as per Maharashtra Civil Service (Appointment, Transfer, Suspension, Dismissal and Removal) Rules, 1981
• If an officer fails to join within this period, the absence period shall be counted as dies non (अकायव्दिन), i.e., non-working days, with adverse consequences for service seniority and benefits

PROHIBITIONS AND DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS

Rule 23, Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979 – Anti-Pressure Clause

Section 5 of the Order:

"Any attempt, whether direct or indirect, to apply pressure or influence to seek modification of this transfer order shall constitute a breach of Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979."

Consequences:

• Such conduct is deemed misconduct (गैरवर्तूक)
• Disciplinary action shall be initiated against the officer concerned (शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई)
• Officers are thus strictly prohibited from soliciting intervention or applying pressure for transfer cancellation or modification

DISTRIBUTION AND OFFICIAL CIRCULATION

Copies distributed to:

1. Private Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister, Office, Mumbai
2. Private Secretary to the State Minister (Excise/Revenue), Office, Mumbai
3. Principal Secretary, State Excise Department – Senior Grade Assistant, Office, Mumbai
4. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
5. Accountant General-1/2 (Audit/Finance Authorization), Maharashtra State, Mumbai/Nagpur
6. Concerned District Treasury Officers (सांबंधित जिल्हा कोषागार अधिकारी)
7. Concerned Divisional Deputy Commissioners, State Excise
8. Concerned Superintendents, State Excise
9. Concerned Inspectors, State Excise
10. File (RAUASHU-1)

WHO IS AFFECTED

• All 22 Inspector-level officers (Group-B) of the Maharashtra State Excise Department
• The following excise divisions and assignments:
  • Division Assignments (Mumbai City): A-Division, C-Division, G-Division, I-Division
  • Division Assignments (Mumbai Suburbs): N-Division, P-Division, W-Division, Yu-Division
  • District/Regional Posts: Solapur, Washim, Thane, Raigad, Pune, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Sangli, Chhindwara
  • Distillery/Brewery Assignments: M/s. Palms Distilleries (Scold Breweries), Waaluj; M/s. Lokranjan Breweries, Hadapsar; M/s. Privilege Distilleries
  • Surveillance Cells (भरारी पथक): State Level, Divisional (Kolhapur), Zonal (Kolhapur)
  • Border Checkpoints (Sima Parikshan Naka): Solapur, Pune/Jalgaon

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

1. Authority Under Which Order Issued

• Issued under the authority and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल याांचे आदेशानुसार व नावाने)
• Issued by the Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra (अर्र सत्रचर्, महाराष्ट्र शासन)

2. Legal Basis for Transfer

The order is grounded in:

• Maharashtra Government Employee Transfer Regulations and Service Rules – governing regulation of transfers
• Delay Prevention Act, 2005 (त्रविंबास प्रतिबंध अधिनियम, 2005) – to prevent administrative delays
• Government Resolution, General Administration Department, dated 09.04.2018 – policy framework on transfer guidelines and administrative standards

3. Recognition of Retirement Proximity

• Shri. Koli's retirement on 31.5.2022 created a vacancy at Vita, Sangli District (posts noted as vacant/रिक्त)
• Officers with less than 1 year to retirement are granted extension in present posts rather than transfer

4. Probation Period Non-Compliance Consequences

• Dies Non Classification: Any period of unauthorized absence or failure to join within the probation period (पदग्रहण अवधी) is treated as dies non (अकायव्दिन)
• Effect: Such days do NOT count as service, affecting:
  • Pensionable service
  • Seniority calculations
  • Eligibility for increments and promotions
  • Other service benefits

5. Misconduct Classification – Pressure/Influence Attempt

• Prohibited Act: Any direct or indirect pressure to modify, cancel, or change this transfer order
• Rule Violated: Rule 23, Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979
• Categorization: Deemed misconduct (गैरवर्तूक)
• Penalty: Disciplinary proceedings under service rules

6. Digital Authentication

• Order is digitally signed and issued via official Maharashtra Government website (www.maharashtra.gov.in)
• Portal reference code: 202205241837479229
• Ensures authenticity and prevents forgery

7. Salary Continuity Safeguard

• June 2022 salary must NOT be drawn by old office to prevent dual payment and ensure officers receive salary at new posting stations
• Prevents administrative chaos and financial discrepancy

LEGAL FRAMEWORK CITED

1. Maharashtra Civil Service (Appointment, Transfer, Suspension, Dismissal and Removal from Service During Period of Probation, Seniority and Other Matters) Rules, 1981 – Governs probation period and joining protocol
2. Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, Rule 23 – Prohibits misconduct and pressure application
3. Delay Prevention Act, 2005 – Policy basis for timely administrative action
4. Government Resolution, General Administration Department, dated 09.04.2018 – Transfer guidelines and administrative standards

DOCUMENT METADATA

• Document Classification: Official Government Order
• Signature Authority: Digitally signed by Additional Chief Secretary, Maharashtra Government
• Publication Medium: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Document Status: Effective immediately upon publication
• Appeal/Review Mechanism: Implicit under service rules; no explicit appeal provision stated in order

EXCISE OPERATIONS IMPACT ANALYSIS

License Types and Operations Affected:

• Foreign Liquor Manufacturing Permits – Officers assigned to M/s. Palms Distilleries and M/s. Lokranjan Breweries (manufacturing oversight)
• Foreign Liquor Retail Divisions – All A, C, G, I, N, P, W, Yu divisions manage FL retail licensing (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV)
• Border Checkpoints – Sima Parikshan Naka handles inter-state liquor traffic control
• Surveillance Operations – Dedicated surveillance cells monitor unauthorized manufacturing, smuggling, and illicit distilleries
• Country Liquor Operations – Regional posts cover CL-I, CL-II, CL-III wholesale and retail

The transfer affects administrative continuity of excise licensing, revenue collection, and enforcement operations across Maharashtra's major excise divisions.