This document is the Maharashtra Government Gazette, Part Four-C, published from May 22-28, 2025. It includes statutory rules and orders from various authorities, including the Government of India, the High Court, Police Commissioners, the Commissioner of State Excise, District Magistrates, and Election authorities.
The main subject of the excerpt is an order from the Controller of Rationing and Director of Civil Supplies, Mumbai, dated May 5, 2025, regarding revised rates for kerosene distributed through the public distribution system (PDS) in Mumbai (Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban). This order references previous directives and communications, including the Kerosene (Restriction on Use & Fixation of Ceiling Price) Order, 1993, government letters, and e-mail correspondence from the state-level coordinator of oil companies.
The order revises the ex-depot rates, commission, and retail prices of kerosene effective May 1, 2025, until further notice. It provides a detailed breakdown of the price components:
* **Ex-Depot Rate:** Reduced from ₹50951.00 to ₹48191.00 per kiloliter.
* **GST @ 5%:** ₹2547.55.
* **Total Purchase Price for Wholesalers:** ₹53498.55.
* **Wholesaler's Commission:** ₹1341.88.
* **Extraordinary Allowance:** ₹99.00.
* **Transportation Cost:** ₹455.27.
* **Toll Tax:** ₹70.00.
* **Wholesale Distributors Rounded Profit:** ₹7.85.
* **Total Price Increase:** ₹1974.00.
* **Total Price Increase GST 5%:** ₹98.70.
* **Wholesale Selling Rate:** ₹55571.25.
* **Retailer's Purchase Price:** ₹55571.25
* **Retailer's Commission:** ₹675.00.
* **Retailer's Commission GST 5%:** ₹33.75.
* **Retail Selling Rate (per Kiloliter):** ₹56280.00.
* **Retail Selling Rate (per Liter):** ₹56.28
The order is issued by Sudhakar Telang, Controller of Rationing and Director of Civil Supplies, Mumbai. The office address is Royal Insurance Building, 5th Floor, J. Tata Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020.
Additionally, a notification from the High Court of Judicature at Bombay is included, extending the service of Shri Anant Manoharrao Joshi, Additional Secretary to the Hon'ble Chief Justice, beyond his retirement date until January 31, 2025. This is per Notification No. PL(APP)/ABD/PRO/G-A/2024/7682, dated December 21, 2024, and is ordered in the name of the Hon'ble Chief Justice.
Key Entities Referenced
Controller of Rationing and Director of Civil Supplies, Mumbai: The primary authority responsible for issuing orders related to the Public Distribution System (PDS) for kerosene in Mumbai.
The Kerosene (Restriction on Use and Fixation of Ceiling Price) Order, 1993: A referenced order that likely contains relevant provisions regarding the regulation of kerosene distribution and pricing, impacting the current order's scope.
Public Distribution System (PDS): The targeted distribution network for kerosene, directly affected by the price changes and regulations outlined in the notification.
Mumbai: Location where the changes in the Kerosene distribution rates and regulations apply