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भाग एक-मध्य उप विभाग, असा. क्रमांक २, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, NOTIFICATION, Appointment of Chairman-Mumbai Police Housing Township Project No. AEO-1026/C.R. 38/2026/IAS-1. Wednesday, 21st January 2026.

Published 21 January 2026

Type
Extra - Ordinary
Part
Part - 1
Division
CENTRAL SECTION
Identifier
in.gazette.maharashtra.2026-01-21.Extra-Ordinary_CENTRAL-SECTION_Part-1
Languages
English, Marathi

RNI No. MAHBIL /2009/31745

महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र

असाधारण भाग एक–मध्य उप-विभाग

िर्ष १२, अंक २] बुधिार, जानेिारी २१, २०२६/माघ १, शके १९४७ [पृष्टठे ४, वकंमत : रुप्ये ४.००

असाधारण क्रमांक २

प्ावधकृत प्काशन

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Mantralaya, Madam Cama Marg,Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mumbai 400 032, dated 21st January 2026.

NOTIFICATION

Appointment of Chairman–Mumbai Police Housing Township Project

No. AEO-1026/C.R.38/2026/IAS-1.—Whereas, the Government of Maharashtra has undertaken the Mumbai Police Housing Township Project as a initiative to provide quality residential accommodation to the personnel of Mumbai Police and their families, ensuring improved living conditions and welfare of the police force ;

And whereas, the said project involves large-scale planning, land acquisition, coordination with multiple government agencies, infrastructure development, financial management, and time-bound execution requiring high-level administrative experience and expertise ;

And whereas, the Government considers it expedient and necessary to appoint a senior retired officer of proven administrative competence to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination for the successful and timely implementation of the said project ;

And whereas, Shri Iqbal Singh Chahal, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, possesses extensive experience in administration, project management, coordination with central and state agencies, and has an impeccable record of public service spanning over 36 years;

Now therefore, Government of Maharashtra is pleased to order as follows :

1. APPOINTMENT

1.1 Shri. Iqbal Singh Chahal, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, is retiring on 31/01/2026 from service. He is hereby appointed as Chairman, Mumbai Police Housing Township Project after his retirement by superannuation with effect from 01st February, 2026.

1.2 The appointment shall be in the rank and status equivalent to that of Minister of State to the Government of Maharashtra.

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भाग एक (म.उ.वि.) २–१२ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग एक–मध्य उप-विभाग, जानेिारी २१, २०२६/माघ १, शके १९४७ 1.3 The Chairman shall function under the administrative control of the Chief Minister through Home Department, Government of Maharashtra.

2. TENURE

2.1 The tenure of the appointment shall be for a period of Five (05) Years from the date of assumption of charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

2.2 The Government reserves the right to terminate the appointment before the expiry of the tenure period by giving Three (03) Months' notice in writing, or payment of three months' consolidated remuneration in lieu thereof.

2.3 The appointee may relinquish the position by giving Three (03) Months' notice in writing to the Government.

2.4 The Government may, at its discretion, extend the tenure beyond five years based on project requirements, subject to satisfactory performance and medical fitness.

3. REMUNERATION, FINANCIAL TERMS AND LEAVE

3.1 The Chairman shall be entitled to receive a Consolidated Monthly Remuneration as under :

Component Amount ( )
Consolidated Honorarium ₹ It shall be Last Pay Drawn minus the Pension amount.

3.2 The remuneration shall be drawn from the budget head of Home Department and provision made thereunder.

3.3 The Chairman shall be entitled to Travelling allowance, Daily Allowance and Other Allowances as applicable to the Additional Chief Secretary grade officer of Maharashtra Cadre.

3.4 Income Tax and other statutory deductions, if applicable, shall be deducted at source as per prevailing rules.

3.5 The chairman shall be allowed 30 days paid leave per annum on non-cumulative and non-encashment basis, and he will not be allowed to en-cash the accumulated Earned leave on completion of the tenure.

4. OFFICE ACCOMMODATION AT MANTRALAYA

4.1 The Chairman shall be provided with a fully furnished office chamber at Mantralaya, Mumbai or at suitable place befitting the rank of Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra.

4.2 The General Administration Department (GAD) shall allot a suitable chamber/office space in Mantralaya or at suitable place for working.

4.3 The office shall be equipped with :

Facility Specification
Furniture Executive desk, chairs, conference table (6-seater), visitor chairs, file cabinets, almirahs
IT Equipment Desktop computer with internet, printer-cum-scanner, intercom, dedicated telephone line
Stationery Supplies As per government norms for officers of equivalent rank
Nameboard Signage As per Mantralaya standards

The expenditure towards above facilities will be borne by Home Department.

महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग एक–मध्य उप-विभाग, जानेिारी २१, २०२६/माघ १, शके १९४७ ३

4.4 The Home Department shall ensure that the office is made functional within Fifteen (15) days from the date of assumption of charge as Chairman.

5. STAFF SUPPORT

5.1 The Chairman shall be provided with the following dedicated staff for the discharge of official duties:

Sr. No. Post Number Mode of Appointment
1. Senior PA (English) 01 Deputation from Government service
2. Stenographer (Grade-I/II) 01 Deputation from Government service
3. Office Assistant / Clerk 01 Deputation from Government service
4. Peon / Attendant 02 Deputation from Government service

5.2 The staff on deputation shall retain their lien on their parent cadre and shall be entitled to pay and allowances as per their service conditions.

5.3 Contractual staff, if engaged, shall be paid consolidated remuneration as per prevailing government norms.

5.4 The General Administration Department, shall facilitate the deputation/appointment of staff within Thirty (30) days of issue of this Resolution.

5.5 All the administrative matters related to the functioning of Chairman Office shall be dealt with by Home Department in compliance with the existing guidelines of State Government.

6. OFFICIAL RESIDENCE

6.1 The Chairman shall be provided with a Government Bungalow / Residential Accommodation in Mumbai befitting the rank of Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra.

6.2 The accommodation shall be furnished as per existing government norms and policy for officers of equivalent rank, including furniture, fixtures, electrical fittings, and other standard provisions.

7. OFFICIAL VEHICLE

7.1 The Chairman shall be provided with a Staff Car for official travel within Mumbai and for project-related travel outside Mumbai as per existing state government norms and policy.

7.2 A dedicated Government Driver shall be provided. In case of hiring, the driver shall be provided by the hiring agency subject to the policy of State Government.

8. POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8.1 The Chairman shall exercise the following powers and discharge the following duties :

A. Strategic & Administrative Functions :

— Provide overall leadership, direction, and strategic guidance for the Mumbai Police Housing Township Project.

— Chair meetings of the Project Steering Committee / Governing Council.

— Coordinate with Central Government, State Departments, Municipal Corporations, and other agencies.

— Ensure time-bound and cost-effective implementation of the project.

B. Financial Powers :

— The chairman shall exercise all the financial powers available in the rank of Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Maharashtra. ४ महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग एक–मध्य उप-विभाग, जानेिारी २१, २०२६/माघ १, शके १९४७

C. Technical & Operational Oversight :

— Review project progress, quality, and timelines.

— Approve designs, layouts, specifications in consultation with technical agencies (MSIDC, PWD, MHADA, Town Planning, etc.).

— Resolve inter-departmental issues and facilitate approvals.

8.2 The Chairman may co-opt officials, consultants, or experts as members of project committees with the approval of the Home Department and as per existing State Government Policy.

8.3 The Chairman shall have the authority to correspond directly with all State Government Departments, Central Government Ministries, and agencies on matters related to the project.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra,

SUBHASH UMARANIKAR, Joint Secretary, General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra.

ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATION, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY DIRECTOR, RUPENDRA DINESH MORE, PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS, 21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD, MUMBAI 400 004 AND PUBLISHED AT DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATIONS, 21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD, MUMBAI 400 004. EDITOR : DIRECTOR, RUPENDRA DINESH MORE.

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