ANALYSIS: COMMISSIONER CIRCULAR - NON-FEE ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER
This gazette is NOT a license fee revision notification under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. This is an internal administrative circular from the Commissioner of State Excise regarding supervision charges recovery based on revised allowances for State Excise Department staff.
Circular Reference: Office of Commissioner, State Excise, Maharashtra — Accounts Branch / Working No. 13 / Supervision Charges Recovery, dated 06.09.2022
Subject: Recovery of supervision charges with retrospective and prospective effect based on:
Type of Document: Administrative circular for internal fee calculation — NOT a BPA license fee amendment
Authority Cited:
1. Dearness Allowance (DA) Revision:
2. Transport Allowance (TA) Revision from 01.04.2022:
| Pay Level | Greater Mumbai / Nagpur / Pune Metro | Other Locations |
|---|---|---|
| S-20 and above | ₹5,400/- | ₹2,700/- |
| S-7 to S-19 | ₹2,700/- | ₹1,350/- |
| S-1 to S-6 | ₹1,000/- (₹2,700 if basic ≥₹24,200) | ₹675/- (₹1,350 if basic ≥₹24,200) |
3. Supervision Charges Calculation: Three revised rate schedules (Forms 1-3) provided based on city classification:
4. Positions Covered:
5. Components in Daily Rate Calculation:
A-1 Class Cities (Greater Mumbai cluster):
| Position | Daily Rate (₹) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent | 3,536 |
| Inspector | 3,090 |
| Sub-Inspector | 2,513 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector | 1,731 |
| Jawan | 1,584 |
A Class Cities (Pune cluster):
| Position | Daily Rate (₹) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent | 3,534 |
| Inspector | 3,088 |
| Sub-Inspector | 2,511 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector | 1,729 |
| Jawan | 1,582 |
(Similar rate schedules exist for Y-Class and Z-Class cities with progressively lower rates)
This circular does not affect license fees payable by manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, or permit holders. It is an internal administrative directive instructing all Divisional Deputy Commissioners to:
Note: This appears to relate to cost recovery when State Excise Department staff are deployed for supervision/inspection at licensed premises, with charges calculated based on actual staff costs under revised pay structures.