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

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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)

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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

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  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

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    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

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    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

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    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.