MAHARASHTRA EXCISE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) / Administrative Order – Personnel Transfer

Reference Number: EST-1223/Pr.Cr.109/RAUSHU-1

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (Griha Vibhag)

Date of Issue: 22 May 2023

Effective Date: Immediate (तात्काळ अंमलात येतील – "with immediate effect")

Web Portal Reference: www.maharashtra.gov.in | Digital Reference ID: 202305221831023829

Digitally Signed By: Sandeep G. Dhakane, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra

SUMMARY

This is a Government Order transferring four Superintendents (Inspectors, Grade-A) of State Excise across different districts of Maharashtra in 2023. The order specifies the exact transfer postings for each official. The order is issued under the Prevention of Delays in Government Administration and Performance of Government Duties Act, 2005. Non-compliance or attempt to modify this order through direct or indirect pressure is prohibited and constitutes violation of Rule 23 of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, liable to disciplinary action.

KEY PROVISIONS

• Transfer Authority: Authority vested in the Superintendent (Grade-A), State Excise Department, and officers listed in Column (2) of the Government Order
• Legal Basis: Prevention of Delays in Government Administration and Performance of Government Duties Act, 2005
• Compliance Status: Order is "तात्काळ अंमलात" (effective immediately)
• Anti-Interference Clause: Clause 3 explicitly prohibits any direct or indirect pressure to modify this transfer order
• Penalty for Non-Compliance: Disciplinary action against any officer attempting to circumvent the order, under Rule 23 of Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979

PERSONNEL TRANSFERS ORDERED

DISTRIBUTION / CIRCULATION

This order has been circulated to:

1. Private Secretary to the Minister, State Excise Department, Ministry, Mumbai
2. Additional Chief Secretary's Senior-Level Assistant, State Excise Department, Ministry, Mumbai
3. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
4. Accountant General-1/2 (Audit/Accounts Authorization), Maharashtra State, Mumbai/Nagpur
5. All Departmental Deputy Commissioners, State Excise Department
6. Respective District Treasury Officers
7. Respective Superintendents, State Excise Department
8. Records Section (RAUSHU-1)

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS / PENALTIES

Anti-Interference Clause (Clause 3):

"If any attempt is made, directly or indirectly, to exert pressure to modify this transfer order, such action shall be construed as violation of Rule 23 of the Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979, and disciplinary action shall be initiated against the respective officer."

Original Text (Marathi):

"सदर बदलीच्या आदेशात बदल करून घेण्यासाठी प्रत्यक्ष वा अप्रत्यक्षपणे दबाव आणण्याचा प्रयत्न केल्यास, ही कृती महाराष्ट्र नागरी सेवा (वतनमुक) नियम, 1979 मधील नियम 23 चे उल्लंघन करणारी असल्यामुळे ती गैरवतनमुक समजून संबंधित अधिकार्यांविरुद्ध शिस्तभंगविषयक कारवाई करण्यात येईल."

LICENSE TYPES AFFECTED

Not Applicable — This is a personnel administrative order and does not directly affect any specific license types (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera, etc.). However, the superintendents being transferred are responsible for administering excise licenses in their respective districts.

STATUTORY REFERENCES CITED

1. Prevention of Delays in Government Administration and Performance of Government Duties Act, 2005 — Legal authority for the transfer order
2. Maharashtra Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1979 — Rule 23 — Governs official conduct; violation by attempting to pressure modification of the order will attract disciplinary action

PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE NOTES

• Order is digitally signed (डिजीटल स्वाक्षरीने साक्षांकित)
• Published on official Maharashtra Government portal: www.maharashtra.gov.in
• Portal Reference/Tracking ID: 202305221831023829
• Issued under the authority of the Governor of Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल याांच्या आदेशानुसार)

CONCLUSION

This is a routine administrative personnel transfer order affecting four senior State Excise officials at the superintendent level across four districts (Wardha, Nandurbar, Bhandara, and Raigad). The order includes a strict anti-interference provision to prevent any attempt to modify or circumvent the transfers, with explicit reference to disciplinary consequences under Maharashtra Civil Service rules.