MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DEPARTMENT — OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) / Administrative Order (Posting Order)
Reference Number: EST-1719/Proc.129/RAUSHU-1, dated 25 March 2022
Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (महाराष्ट्र शासन, गृह विभाग)
Effective Date: 25 March 2022 (from the date of this order — "या आदेशाच्या दिनांकापासून")
SUMMARY
This Government Resolution orders the posting and placement of one (1) probationary officer in the Maharashtra State Excise Department (Superintendent, State Excise rank, Group-A) who successfully completed CPTP-5 (Combined Probationary Training Program-5) training on 30 September 2021 after qualifying in State Service Examination 2017 (conducted by Maharashtra Public Service Commission). The officer is posted to Amravati district as Superintendent, State Excise, with effect from the date of this order. The resolution outlines posting procedures, seniority rules, probation extension terms, salary administration, and disciplinary provisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
1. POSTING DETAILS
- Officer Name: Sri. Abhinav Shivaji Balurae (श्री. अभिनव शिवाजी बालुरे)
- Original Category: Open General (खुला / Open-Gen-1)
- MPSC Rank: 1 (Merit Position 1 under CPTP-5)
- Seniority Number in Excise Department: 1
- Posted To: Amravati District as Superintendent, State Excise (अधीक्षक, राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क, वाशिम)
- Position Allocation: As per Revenue Department Allocation Rules 2021, based on MPSC Commission recommendation approved by State Government vide notification dated 14 July 2021
2. TRAINING COMPLETION
- Combined Probationary Training Program (CPTP-5) completed on 30 September 2021
- Officer has undergone prescribed probation training before posting
3. SENIORITY DETERMINATION
- Seniority determined by General Administration Department vide letter dated 11 February 2022
- Seniority number assigned: 1 (indicating first position in seniority among officers posted from this batch in State Excise)
4. PROBATION PERIOD & EXTENSION
- Original Probation Period: Two (2) years from the date officer appeared for document verification before Commissioner, State Excise (as per Government Resolution dated 26 November 2019)
- Extended Period: Probation period extended up to completion of posting assignment procedures (as per Government Resolution dated 16 November 2021)
- Completion of Probation: Formal order ending probation period shall be issued by General Administration Department in due course
5. POSTING EFFECTIVE DATE
- Posting effective immediately from the date of this order (25 March 2022)
- Officer required to report at posted location without delay
6. SALARY, ALLOWANCES & SERVICE MATTERS
- Pay Scale: S-20 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) — Group-A (राजपत्रित)
- Salary & Allowances: To be paid from the date of this order by the respective Superintendent, State Excise office
- Statutory Deductions: All service-related matters, including salary, allowances, deductions, and other service conditions, shall be handled by the Superintendent, State Excise office concerned
7. DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS
- Prohibition on Pressure/Influence: Officers are strictly prohibited from:
- Directly or indirectly attempting to exert pressure for modification of this posting order
- Attempting to influence posting decisions through any means
- Consequences of Violation:
- Such conduct shall be treated as violation of Rule 23 of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979
- Violating officer shall be subjected to disciplinary action
- Action may include suspension, termination, or other disciplinary measures as per rules
8. PREVIOUS GOVERNMENT RESOLUTIONS CITED
The following prior orders form the basis of this posting:
- Government Resolution, General Administration Department, TRN-2013/Proc.84/13/12-A, dated 20.01.2014 — Framework for recruitment and posting
- Government Notification, General Administration Department, TRN-0514/Proc.20/18-B, dated 07.11.2015 — Service rules and conditions
- Government Resolution, General Administration Department, TRN-0517/Proc.36/CPTP, dated 21.07.2017 — CPTP-5 conduct and training framework
- Government Resolution, Home Department, EST-1719/Proc.129/RAUSHU-1, dated 26.11.2019 — Probation period and posting guidelines
- Government Notification, General Administration Department, SRV 2020/Proc.49/Kaarya.12, dated 14.07.2021 — Revenue Department Allocation Rules 2021
- Government Resolution, Home Department, EST-1719/Proc.129/RAUSHU-1, dated 16.11.2021 — Probation period extension approval
- General Administration Department Letter, TRN 2021/Proc.25/CPTP-A, dated 11.02.2022 — Seniority determination
POSTING ORDER TABLE
| Sr. No. |
Officer Name & Cadre |
Category |
MPSC Merit Rank |
Seniority in Excise |
Revenue Dept. Allocation |
Posted Position |
| 1 |
Sri. Abhinav Shivaji Balurae (खुला प्रवर्ग) |
Open-Gen-1 |
1 |
1 |
Amravati |
Superintendent, State Excise, Amravati |
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE
For the Posted Officer:
- Immediate Reporting: Officer shall report to the posted location (Amravati District) immediately upon receipt of this order
- Document Verification: Complete all required document verification procedures with the Superintendent, State Excise office
- Assumption of Duties: Assume office on the date specified in posting order
- Probation Completion: Submit to all probation-related procedures; probation completion order will be issued separately by General Administration Department
For the Superintendent, State Excise, Amravati:
- Receive the posted officer
- Verify credentials and documents
- Administer oath/affirmation as per rules
- Process salary, allowances, and service matters
- Maintain records of probation progress
- Submit probation completion recommendations to General Administration Department as required
For Receiving Authority (Commissioner, State Excise):
- Document Verification: Officer to appear for document verification at office of Commissioner, State Excise
- Probation Tracking: Monitor probation period and submit periodic reports
- Seniority Maintenance: Maintain seniority records in Excise Department cadre
WHO IS AFFECTED
- Primary: Sri. Abhinav Shivaji Balurae (newly appointed Superintendent, State Excise officer)
- Departmental: Commissioner, State Excise; Superintendent, State Excise, Amravati District
- Administrative: General Administration Department (for probation completion and seniority matters)
- Financial: District Treasury Officer, Amravati (for salary disbursement)
- All State Excise Officers: For seniority reference — officer now ranks 1st in seniority in this posting batch
IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES
Probation Terms:
- Duration: Originally 2 years from date of document verification appearance
- Extension: Extended until completion of posting formalities
- Completion Authority: General Administration Department
- Pending: Formal probation completion order to be issued separately
Tenure of Temporary Posts:
- Temporary supernumerary posts created for two (2) years from date of document verification by officer
- These posts may be made permanent based on probation completion
Seniority Implications:
- Officer assigned Seniority Number 1 in Excise cadre — this determines pay increments, promotions, and inter-se precedence
- Seniority list published by General Administration Department (11 February 2022) is final
Salary Payment:
- Effective From: 25 March 2022
- Payable By: Superintendent, State Excise, Amravati
- Source: District Treasury Office, Amravati
- Pay Scale: S-20 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
- Additional: DA, HRA, other statutory allowances as applicable to Group-A state service officers
Disciplinary Clause (Rule 23, Maharashtra Civil Service Conduct Rules 1979):
Prohibited Actions:
- Exerting pressure (direct or indirect) to modify posting order
- Lobbying, influence, or political intervention for posting change
- Any attempt to circumvent recruitment or posting procedures
Penalties for Violation:
- Disciplinary action proceedings initiated
- Potential suspension, removal from service, or forfeiture of benefits
- Criminal prosecution possible if collusion with outside parties established
DOCUMENT DETAILS
Digital Signature Details:
- Document digitally signed by Yu. B. Ajetrao, Deputy Secretary, Government of Maharashtra
- Digital Reference Code (QR/Link): 202203251558011329
- Available at: www.maharashtra.gov.in
- Published: 25 March 2022
DISTRIBUTION & NOTIFICATION
Copies Sent To: (12 recipients listed)
- Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, Mumbai
- Private Secretary to State Minister (State Excise), Mumbai
- Senior Personal Assistant to Principal Secretary (RAUSHU), Mumbai
- Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra, Mumbai
- Accountant General (Accounts & Audit/Audit), Maharashtra, Mumbai/Nagpur
- Deputy Secretary (CPTP-A), General Administration Department, Mumbai
- Concerned Divisional Deputy Commissioner, State Excise
- Grants & Accounts Officer, Mumbai
- District Treasury Officer, Amravati
- Superintendent, State Excise, Amravati
- Concerned Officer (through Commissioner, State Excise)
- File/Records (RAUSHU-1)
LEGAL BASIS & APPLICABILITY
This order is issued under:
- Authority delegated to the Governor of Maharashtra
- As per procedures outlined in prior Government Resolutions cited above
- In accordance with Maharashtra Civil Service Rules and State Excise Department regulations
- Binding on all State Excise Department officials
This is a mandatory posting order — non-compliance by the officer constitutes dereliction of duty and grounds for disciplinary action.
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