Amended Rule/Section: Maharashtra State Excise Department — Compensation Policy (new policy notification under Home Department authority)
Type of Change: New Policy Notification — Compensation Scheme for Excise Officers/Staff
What Changed: The Government of Maharashtra has established a formal compensation scheme for State Excise Department officers and staff who are killed, injured, or permanently disabled while conducting enforcement operations against illegal liquor sale and transportation. Previously, no structured compensation policy existed for such casualties or their families. The notification prescribes a tiered compensation matrix based on rank/designation, covering three categories of harm: death (payable to heirs/legal representatives), permanent disability, and injury.
Key Details:
| Rank/Designation | Death Compensation (₹) | Permanent Disability (₹) | Injury Compensation (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawan / Jawan-cum-Driver / Assistant Sub-Inspector | 7,10,000 | 3,00,000 | 2,00,000 |
| Sub-Inspector | 8,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 2,30,000 |
| Inspector / Deputy Superintendent | 9,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 2,60,000 |
| Superintendent | 50,00,000 | 3,30,000 | 3,00,000 |
| Deputy Commissioner & above | 55,00,000 | 3,60,000 | 3,40,000 |
Specific Conditions:
Effective Date: From date of publication (16 February 2026)
Authority: Home Department, Government of Maharashtra (GR No. EST-5215/Pr.Cr.12/RAUSHU-1); issued by Principal Secretary under the Governor's authority