MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) — Provisional Seniority List

Reference Number: EST-1722/Pr.Kr.99/RAOUSHU-1, dated 18 April 2022

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (on behalf of Governor of Maharashtra)

Effective Date: 18 April 2022 (Date of publication)

Summary: This GR publishes the provisional seniority lists for the post of Superintendent (Group-A) in the State Excise Department for four separate periods: 01.01.2019, 01.01.2020, 01.01.2021, and 01.01.2022. The lists contain the names, service dates, seniority ranks, promotion/appointment details, and retirement dates for all officers in this cadre. The GR invites objections from relevant officers within 15 days of publication regarding seniority rankings or incorrect information, after which final seniority lists will be published.

KEY PROVISIONS

1. Provisional Status and Objection Period:

• Four separate provisional seniority lists published (covering periods 01.01.2019 through 31.12.2021)
• All relevant officers to be notified of these lists
• Officers may lodge objections/representations within 15 days from date of publication (18 April 2022)
• Objections must relate to seniority rank or incorrect information shown in the lists
• Objections received within the prescribed period will be considered for final seniority list publication
• Objections received after the 15-day deadline will NOT be considered

2. Final Seniority List:

• Final seniority lists will be published after consideration of objections received within the prescribed timeframe
• All relevant officers will be notified of final lists

3. Digital Authentication:

• This GR is authenticated with digital signature
• Portal reference code: 202204181510368729
• Available on www.maharashtra.gov.in

4. Reference Authority:

• Based on Government Notification, General Administration Department, No. SRV-2016/Pr.Kr.281/BARA, dated 21.06.2021

OFFICER SENIORITY LISTS

Four separate lists provided for the following periods:

LIST 1: Seniority as of 01.01.2019 (Period: 01.01.2018 – 31.12.2018)

31 officers listed with the following details:

LIST 2: Seniority as of 01.01.2020 (Period: 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2019)

34 officers listed (includes officers from List 1 with updated status plus 3 additional officers):

Additional/Updated entries compared to List 1:

LIST 3: Seniority as of 01.01.2021 (Period: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2020)

34 officers listed (with one officer retirement noted):

Key changes from List 2:

• Shri Rajesh Narayana Kawale (previously Rank 7): Retired on 30.11.2021 — removed from seniority list
• Seniority ranks re-adjusted: Remaining officers maintain their positions; subsequent officers move up
• All other officers and details remain as in List 2 (entries 1-34)

Important Note: One entry (originally Rank 7, Shri Rajesh Kawale) marked as "Retired" (सेवाननवृत्त) with retirement date of 30.11.2021.

LIST 4: Seniority as of 01.01.2022 (Period: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2021)

32 officers listed (reduced from 34 due to retirement):

Key changes from List 3:

• Shri Rajesh Narayana Kawale — fully removed (retired 30.11.2021)
• Seniority ranks recalibrated; 32 officers remain active
• All remaining officers' details consistent with previous lists

DISTRIBUTION AND NOTIFICATION

Recipients of GR:

1. Commissioner, State Excise Department, Maharashtra State, Mumbai (Primary authority for implementation)

2. Concerned Officers (via Commissioner of State Excise)

3. RAoUSHU-1 Archive (Record maintenance)

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

1. Objection Process:

• Timeline: Objections must be filed within exactly 15 days from publication date (18 April 2022)
• Deadline Expiration: After 15-day period, no further objections will be entertained
• Grounds for Objection:
  • Incorrect seniority rankings
  • Erroneous personal information (dates, names, qualifications, etc.)
• Submission: Representations to be submitted to the Government (Home Department)

2. Final Publication:

• After consideration of valid objections, final seniority lists will be published
• All relevant officers will receive notification of final lists

3. Seniority Determination Basis:

The GR does not explicitly state the criteria, but the lists show:

• Promotion cases: Seniority measured from promotion date (e.g., officers promoted 30.06.2003, 17.01.2004, 08.09.2004, 05.09.2009)
• Direct Service cases: Seniority from date of appointment in direct service (30.08.2011, 09.07.2012, 13.04.2016)
• Inter-category ranking: Officers promoted earlier rank above direct service recruits despite later direct service dates

4. Retirement Dates:

• Clearly specified for each officer (ranging from 2023 to 2049)
• Officers are automatically removed from seniority lists upon retirement

5. Category Reservations Noted:

• SC (A, B, D, K): Scheduled Caste sub-categories
• ST (A): Scheduled Tribe
• OBC (A, B): Other Backward Class sub-categories
• Open/General: Unreserved category

6. No Amendments to Substantive Rights:

• This is a procedural publication; it does not create or modify substantive service rights
• Objections relate to procedural accuracy only

7. Digital Authentication:

• All signatures are digital/electronic; this GR has full legal validity
• Portal access available at www.maharashtra.gov.in (Reference: 202204181510368729)

WHO IS AFFECTED

Primary Affected Parties:

• All 31 to 34 Superintendents (Group-A) in the State Excise Department across Maharashtra
• All officers named in the four seniority lists
• Officers eligible for promotion based on seniority in this cadre
• The Commissioner of State Excise and all subordinate excise officers who depend on seniority determinations for posting, promotion, and administrative decisions

License/Excise Categories Affected: This document is NOT directly related to excise license types (FL-I through IV, CL-I through III, Toddy, Neera, manufacturing permits, etc.). It concerns internal civil service administration of the State Excise Department.

REFERENCE AUTHORITY

Earlier Government Notification referenced:

• Government Notification, General Administration Department, No. SRV-2016/Pr.Kr.281/BARA, dated 21.06.2021 — forms the basis for publication procedures and seniority list rules

Document Portal Code: 202204181510368729
Website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
Authenticated By: Sandip Dhakne, Deputy Secretary, Government of Maharashtra
Authority: By order and on behalf of the Governor of Maharashtra