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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):

  • Inspectors: 23
  • Deputy Inspectors: 410
  • Assistant Deputy Inspectors: 103
  • Jawans/Constables: 578

• Allocation Basis: License type categorized as:

  • Form I/CL-I/PLL (Distilleries & Spirit Manufacturers) — allocated per unit based on production capacity thresholds (≤1 crore liters vs. >1 crore liters)
  • CL-II & CL-III — domestic/foreign spirit manufacturers with specific production brackets
  • BRL — beer manufacturing units with production-based staffing
  • FL-I/II/III/IV — wholesale/retail foreign liquor dealers with annual purchase/sales thresholds
  • Toddy, Neera, Craft Distilleries, Breweries, Wineries — separate allocation schedules
  • Re-distillation units, Pot Distillation facilities — specific cadre assignments

• Cost Recovery: Salary and allowances of supervisory staff posted at licensed premises shall be recovered from licensees under Section 58(a) of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949

• Adjustment Clause: If any licensed facility subsequently closes, a new license type is approved, or a new license is issued, the Commissioner of State Excise shall adjust post allocations per the revised criteria specified in Appendix-A and seek post-facto government approval

• Implementation Details:

  • Appendix-A provides revised criteria for supervisory post allocation by license type and production capacity
  • Appendix-B provides facility-wise supervisory post allotment across all Superintendent offices
  • Appendix-C provides post distribution by Superintendent office

Effective Date: From date of publication (31 July 2025)

Authority: Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 — Section 58(a) (cost recovery mechanism); Government powers under general administration of State Excise Department

Note: This notification does NOT amend licensing fee structures or the substantive rules governing license issuance. It is an administrative reorganization establishing supervisory cadre strength and deployment across licensed premises statewide, with detailed facility-wise post allocation tables provided in three appendices.