MAHARASHTRA EXCISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Document Type: Government Resolution (GR) – Administrative Order

Reference Number: GR No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.44/RAUTSHU-1, dated 03 March 2023

Issued By: Government of Maharashtra, Home Department (गृह विभाग)

Portal ID: 1582

Effective Date: 01 March 2023 to 31 August 2023

Digital Signature Reference: 202303031115577529

SUMMARY

This Government Resolution extends the tenure of temporary positions (अस्थायी पदे) within the State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग) for a period of six months, from 01 March 2023 to 31 August 2023. Out of 3,611 sanctioned positions in the State Excise Department, 1,226 are classified as temporary. Previously, these temporary positions were extended until 28 February 2023 by GR dated 12 October 2022. This resolution renews that extension by an additional six-month period and is issued in exercise of powers delegated by the Finance Department GR dated 08 February 2023.

KEY PROVISIONS

Temporary Position Extension:

• Total sanctioned positions in State Excise Department: 3,611 positions
• Temporary positions (अस्थायी पदे) requiring renewal: 1,226 positions
• Previous extension period: Until 28 February 2023 (as per GR dated 12 October 2022)
• New extension period: 01 March 2023 to 31 August 2023
• Duration of this extension: Six months

Historical Background of Sanctioned Strength:

• Original approval: GR dated 01 January 2003 – sanctioned 3,611 positions, of which 1,226 are temporary
• Revised sanctioned strength: GR dated 02 September 2021 – revised to 3,800 positions
• Organizational restructuring: GR dated 05 January 2022 – division of Nagpur and Aurangabad regional offices:
  • Created two new regional offices: Amravati and Nanded
  • Created 42 new positions (38 permanent + 4 through external recruitment)

Scope of Extension:

• Extension applies to all temporary positions incorporated in the sanctioned structure
• Also includes temporary positions created after previous administrative approvals but not yet incorporated into the official sanctioned structure (आकृतीबंध)

Administrative Authority:

• This GR is issued in exercise of powers conferred by Finance Department GR No. Padvin 2016/Pr.Cr.8/16/A.Pu.K. dated 08 February 2023

Reference Documents (भारे/वार्ता):

1. GR, Home Department No. EST 2002/Pr.Cr.96/IEXC-4, dated 01 January 2003
2. GR, Home Department No. EST-1616/Pr.Cr.200/RAUTSHU-1, dated 02 September 2021
3. GR, Home Department No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.44/RAUTSHU-1, dated 25 October 2021
4. GR, Home Department No. BGT-1021/Pr.Cr.96/RAUTSHU-1, dated 05 January 2022
5. GR, Home Department No. EST-1717/Pr.Cr.44/RAUTSHU-1, dated 12 October 2022
6. GR, Finance Department No. Padvin 2016/Pr.Cr.8/16/A.Pu.K., dated 08 February 2023
7. Letter from Commissioner, State Excise, Mumbai No. EST 112022/मुदतिाढ/2022-23/1/2-क, dated 24 February 2023

WHO IS AFFECTED

• State Excise Department (राज्य उत्पादन शुल्क विभाग), Government of Maharashtra
• 1,226 temporary position holders across all categories
• Regional offices: Mumbai headquarters, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Amravati, and Nanded regional divisions
• All Departmental Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents, and staff holding temporary positions

DISTRIBUTION & COMPLIANCE

This GR is issued to:

1. Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
2. All Departmental Deputy Commissioners, State Excise
3. All Superintendents, State Excise
4. Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements / Audit), Maharashtra 1/2, Mumbai/Nagpur
5. Additional and Accounts Officer, Mumbai
6. Resident Audit Officer, Mumbai
7. Chief Accounts Officer, State Excise, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
8. All District Treasury Officers
9. Nirvadnasti-RAUTSHU-1

IMPORTANT NOTES / CONDITIONS

Digital Publication:

• This GR has been published on www.maharashtra.gov.in
• It is digitally signed and authenticated
• Reference code: 202303031115577529

No Fees or Financial Implications Specified: This administrative order does not contain any fee schedules or financial levies.

Specific Language Note:

• This document is issued entirely in Marathi (महराष्ट्रीय), as is standard for Maharashtra Government administrative orders
• Original document uses Marathi terminology for positions, departments, and administrative structures

Immediate Compliance Required:

• All implementing authorities (Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents, Treasury Officers, Audit Officers) must acknowledge receipt and ensure the extension is processed for all 1,226 temporary position holders
• No further action or application from individual temporary position holders is implied by this order – the extension is automatic upon issuance

Tenure Clarity:

• This extension does NOT convert temporary positions to permanent
• Positions remain classified as temporary (अस्थायी) and subject to rules governing temporary employment in Maharashtra Government

NOT APPLICABLE TO EXCISE LICENSING

Note: This GR does NOT relate to excise licenses (FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-I, CL-II, CL-III, Toddy, Neera, manufacturing permits, etc.) or excise fee schedules. It is purely an internal human resources and administrative matter concerning the extension of temporary government positions within the State Excise Department's administrative structure.