Gazette Reference: RTI Section 4(b) Information — State Excise 2025-26 (Maharashtra eGazette, Part 4-B) Type: Statutory Disclosure — Right to Information Act, 2005, Section 4(1)(b) — Annual Publication for Financial Year 2025-26 Authority: Right to Information Act, 2005, Section 4(1)(b); Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949); Bombay Excise Manual Vol. II
Unable to apply standard amendment format — this is NOT a legislative amendment gazette.
This publication is a mandatory pro-active disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act, 2005, published by the Commissioner of State Excise, Maharashtra. It is an informational document, not an amendment to any rule or fee schedule. Summary of contents is provided below.
The State Excise Department's primary functions are:
Headquarters: State Excise Bhavan, Plot No. 1450, Municipal Corporation Building Road, Mumbai – 400 001 Commissioner's Contact: +91-22-20822477 | comm.excise@maharashtra.gov.in
Commissionerate (Mumbai HQ):
| Sr | Designation | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commissioner | +91-22-20822477 | comm.excise@maharashtra.gov.in |
| 2 | Additional Commissioner | +91-22-20822476 | addlcom-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 3 | Joint Commissioner (Admin) | +91-22-20822478 | jcadmin-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 4 | Joint Commissioner (Molasses & Alcohol) | +91-22-20822481 | jcam-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 5 | Joint Commissioner (Enforcement & Vigilance) | +91-22-20822487 | directorev-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 6 | Chief Accounts Officer | +91-22-20822480 | Chiefaccoff-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 7 | Dy. Commissioner (Drugs & Cosmetics) | +91-22-22660163 | dycommtp-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 8 | Dy. Commissioner (Inspection) | +91-22-20822479 | dycominspe-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 9 | Dy. Commissioner (Molasses & Alcohol) | +91-22-22665569 | dycomam-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 10 | Dy. Commissioner (Admin) | +91-22-22665569 | dycomadmin-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 11 | Dy. Director (Statistics & Computer) | +91-22-22665571 | dydircompstst-excise@mah.gov.in |
Divisional Deputy Commissioners (8 Divisions):
| Sr | Division | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konkan Division, Thane | 022-25328652 | ddcthane-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 2 | Nashik | 0253-2319744 | ddcnashik-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 3 | Pune | 020-26688382 | ddcpne@gmail.com |
| 4 | Kolhapur | 0231-2546027 | ddckolhapur-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 5 | Chh. Sambhajinagar | 0240-2332747 | ddccsn-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 6 | Amravati | 0721-2993110 | ddcamravati-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 7 | Nanded | — | ddcnanded-excise@mah.gov.in |
| 8 | Nagpur | 0712-2778100 | ddcnagpur-excise@mah.gov.in |
District Superintendents: 36 district offices across Maharashtra listed with addresses, phone numbers, and email IDs (Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Nashik, Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Pune, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Chh. Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Dharashiv, Nanded, Hingoli, Latur, Parbhani, Amravati, Yavatmal, Buldhana, Akola, Washim, Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli).
| Officer | Jurisdiction | Key Powers |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | Entire Maharashtra | Sections 28, 41, 44(1), 47(1), 52, 60(1), 104, 121(1), 123 |
| All District Collectors | Their jurisdiction | Sections 28, 30–38, 40(1), 41, 44(1)–48, 54(1), 61(2)/(3), 104, 123, 139(1)(d1) |
| Superintendent of Excise | Their jurisdiction | Sections 28, 30, 61(3), 77(A), 120–129(1) |
| Warehouse Inspector | Their jurisdiction | Sections 28, 77(A), 120–129(1) |
| Inspector, State Excise | Their jurisdiction | Sections 28, 61(3), 77(A), 120–129(1) |
| Distillery In-charge Inspector | Their jurisdiction | Section 28 (licence grant only) |
| Sub-Inspector | Their jurisdiction | Sections 28, 77(A), 120–129(1) |
| Asst. Sub-Inspector | Their jurisdiction | Sections 120, 121(1), 122, 125, 126, 128(2) |
| Constable (Jawan) | Their jurisdiction | Section 125 only |
Powers under Sections 100 & 101 (Disposal of seized goods):
| Officer | Power | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Accounts Officer | Countersignatory as Controlling Officer (Maharashtra Contingency Expenditure Rules 1965, Rules 18 & 22) | Commissioner's Order PYB/1083/7(A) dt. 28.9.1983 |
| Chief Accounts Officer | Sanction pending pay/allowance arrears deferred >6 years (Mumbai Financial Rules 1959, Rule 39(b)) | Same order |
| Chief Accounts Officer | Annual increment sanction for all gazetted/non-gazetted staff in Commissionerate jurisdiction | Commissioner's Order dt. 20.1.1994 |
| Dy. Commissioner (Admin) | Regional Head financial powers (Financial Powers Rules 1978, Part I, Appendix 3, Sr. 17) | Delegated |
| Accounts Officer | Drawing & Disbursing Officer for all TA bills, contingency bills, salary bills under head "2039 State Excise" | Commissioner's Order PYB/1083/7(A) dt. 28.9.1983 |
| Asst. Commissioner (Establishment) | Sanction all types of leave (except Special Disability & Study Leave) to non-gazetted staff (MCS Leave Rules 1981) | Commissioner's Order EST 1196/55/2-A dt. 1.3.1996 |
| Objective | Weight | Target | Achievement (up to Dec 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Collection (Excise Duty on Spirits, Beer, Wine, Country Liquor) | 20% | ₹30,500 Cr | ₹17,297.49 Cr (tentative) |
| Digital Supply Chain Management (SCM Portal — Renewal, Brand Registration) | 20% | 9 modules | All 9 fully functional |
| Service Delivery — RTS Notification | 10% | 134 services | All 134 notified (14 Nov 2024) |
| Online Services (CL/FL/TOD3, Form-L, licence shifting/transfer, partner addition/deletion) | 10% | 8 online modules | All 8 online |
| Training (new recruits + refresher for promoted staff) | 15% | 54 persons | To be completed by 31 Mar 2025 |
| Departmental Restructuring (GR for revised structure) | 5% | 1 GR | Issued 18 June 2024 |
| Recruitment (Sub-Inspectors, Clerks, Constables, Drivers, Steno, Peons) | 10% | 733 posts | 653 completed; 80 remaining by 31 Mar 2025 |
| Promotions | — | 65 posts | 65 completed |
| E-Office Implementation at Commissionerate | 5% | 1 system | Completed before Mar 2025 |
| E-Tapal (compulsory e-office dispatching) | 5% | 1 order | Completed before Mar 2025 |
| Category | Licence Types | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A | Form I, PLL, CL-I, L-I, RS-II, RS-VII, DS-V, DS-VI (distillery/brewery premises) | Once per month by Superintendent + once per quarter by Divisional Dy. Commissioner |
| B | FL-I, FL-II, FL-III, FL-IV, CL-II, CL-III, FL-W-I, FL-W-II, FL/BR/II, E, E-II, M-I, RS-VI, RS-VI-A, DSP-I, MF-I, MF-II, TD-I | Once per 5 months by Inspector/Sub-Inspector |
| C | CL-III (retail), FL-II (bar), FL-III (restaurant), FL-IV (club), TOD-3 (toddy shop), RS-II (Educational/Medicinal/Research) | Once per year by Inspector (minimum) |
All relevant Acts, Rules, Regulations, and Circulars are uploaded on the Department's website. Key legislation includes the Bombay Prohibition Act 1949 and subordinate rules.
Per Bombay Excise Manual Vol. II (Part IV), Para 499, records are classified into A, B, C, D categories:
The gazette includes an extensive 138-item table specifying retention categories for documents across Administration, Buildings, Establishment, Government Gazettes, Excise (country liquor, foreign liquor, toddy, drugs, opium, hemp, methylated spirits, tobacco), records, tours, and pay/pensions — applicable to Commissioner, Superintendent, Distillery Officers, Inspectors/Sub-Inspectors, and Warehouse Officers respectively.
Note: This gazette contains no fee revision, rule amendment, or legislative change. It is purely a statutory transparency disclosure under RTI Act Section 4(1)(b) for financial year 2025-26.