MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
Document Type: Government Resolution (Marathi — Administrative Order regarding Seniority List)
Reference Number: EST-1718/PR.KR.3/RAUSHU-1, dated 11 April 2022
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग), Mumbai
Effective Date: 11 April 2022
Summary: This Government Resolution publishes the final seniority list of Forest Inspectors (Group-B) in the State Excise Department for the period from 01.01.2014 to 01.01.2017. The resolution is issued following publication of a provisional seniority list on 17.01.2018, to which objections were invited within 15 days. As no objections/representations were received from any officer, the final seniority list is hereby notified. This document is a personnel/administrative order — not directly related to liquor licensing but to State Excise Department staff classification and seniority.
Key Provisions:
• Provisional Seniority List Publication: A provisional seniority list for Forest Inspectors (Group-B) was previously published vide Government Resolution dated 17.01.2018 (Reference: EST-1718/PR.KR.3/RAUSHU-1).
• Objection Period: Officers were given 15 days (from date of provisional list publication) to file objections/representations regarding placement in the seniority list.
• No Objections Received: The Commissioner of State Excise did not receive any objections or representations from any officer during the prescribed period.
• Final Seniority List Period: The final seniority list covers officers of Forest Inspector (Group-B) rank for the period 01.01.2014 to 01.01.2017.
• Publication Method: The final seniority list is published in the attached "विवरणापत्र" (Schedule/Detailed Statement) attached to this resolution.
• Circulation Directive: The Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai is directed to bring this final seniority list to the notice of all concerned officers.
• Website Publication: This Government Resolution has been uploaded to www.maharashtra.gov.in with access code 202204111443021129.
• Digital Authentication: The resolution is digitally signed and authenticated.
Documents/Enclosures Required:
• विवरणापत्र (Detailed Schedule/Descriptive List) — containing the final seniority list of Forest Inspectors (Group-B) with officer names, dates of service (01.01.2014–01.01.2017), and seniority ranking.
Who Is Affected:
• Forest Inspectors (Group-B) — वनरीक्षक (गट-ब) of the State Excise Department, Maharashtra.
• Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai — responsible for implementation and circulation to all affected officers.
• All officers in the Group-B Forest Inspector cadre whose seniority status is determined by this list.
Important Notes / Conditions / Penalties:
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No Reconsideration of Objections: The resolution explicitly states that no objections/representations were received from any officer during the 15-day objection period. This implies the seniority list is now final and not subject to further revision based on officer objections.
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Mandatory Circulation: The Commissioner of State Excise must circulate this final seniority list to all concerned officers — this is a mandatory administrative directive.
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Administrative Finality: Once published as a Government Resolution, this seniority list becomes an official Government of Maharashtra document with administrative finality. Any further challenges would require formal legal remedies (e.g., petition to high court) rather than administrative objections.
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Reference to Previous Provisional Order: This resolution supersedes the provisional seniority list dated 17.01.2018 in its final form.
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Digital Authentication: The document is issued with digital signature by the Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, ensuring authenticity and legal validity.
CRITICAL NOTE — NOT A LIQUOR LICENSING DOCUMENT:
⚠️ This document does NOT contain information regarding:
- Liquor license fees, forms, or procedures
- FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV license types
- CL-I, CL-II, CL-III license types
- Toddy or Neera licenses
- Manufacturing permits or distillery regulations
- Any substantive excise law or licensing rule
This is a personnel/administrative order affecting internal State Excise Department staff classification and seniority ranking only. It should be filed separately from liquor licensing policy documents.