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RNI No. MAHBIL /2009/31745

महाराष्टट्रõ शासन राजपत्र

असाधारण भाग एक–मध््य उप-विभाग

वर्षष १२, अंक २]

बुुधवार, जानेवारी २१, २०२६/माघ १, शके १९४७

[पृष्ठेे ४, किं�ंमत : रुपयेे ४.००

असाधारण क्रमांं�क २

प्राधिकृत प्रकाशन

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.

महाराष्ट्र शासन राजपत्र असाधारण भाग एक–मध्यय उप-वि�भाग, जानेवारी 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.

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

Senior PA (English)

Deputation from Government service

Stenographer (Grade-I/II)

Deputation from Government service

Office Assistant / Clerk

Deputation from Government service

Peon / Attendant

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 :

y Provide overall leadership, direction, and strategic guidance for the Mumbai

Police Housing Township Project.

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

y Coordinate with Central Government, State Departments, Municipal

Corporations, and other agencies.

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

B. Financial Powers :

y The chairman shall exercise all the financial powers available in the rank of

Additional Chief Secretary to 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.

C. Technical & Operational Oversight :

Review project progress, quality, and timelines.

y Approve designs, layouts, specifications in consultation with technical agencies

(MSIDC, PWD, MHADA, Town Planning, etc.).

y 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.