Amended Rule/Section: Supervisory Posts in State Excise Department — Jurisdiction and Cadre Authorization
Type of Change: New Government Decision — Policy establishment for supervisory post allocation across licensed premises under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act
What Changed:
The Government of Maharashtra (Home Department) has issued a comprehensive Government Resolution establishing the jurisdiction and cadre structure of supervisory posts (Inspectors, Deputy Inspectors, Assistant Deputy Inspectors, and Constables/Jawans) across excise-licensed manufacturing and trading facilities. Previously, 635 supervisory posts existed; the decision now authorizes an additional 479 posts, bringing the total to 1,114 supervisory positions. The allocation is based on revised criteria tied to license type, production capacity (measured in liters), and the number of operating units/facilities. Supervisory personnel salaries are to be recovered from the relevant licensees as per Section 58(a) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949.
Key Details:
Total New Posts Authorized: 479 supervisory positions (753 government-funded posts + 479 cost-sharing posts from licensees)
Cadre Composition (Total 1,114 posts):