This document presents the Maharashtra Government Rules of Business, established by the Governor of Maharashtra under Article 166(2) and (3) of the Constitution of India. These rules, effective from July 1, 1975, supersede all previous rules on the subject. They detail the framework for conducting government business, specifying that it will be carried out within the Departments listed in the First Schedule and distributed as outlined therein. The document also provides definitions for terms such as “Article” (referring to the Constitution of India), “Council” (meaning the Council of Ministers under Article 163), and “Schedule” (referring to the schedules appended to these rules). Furthermore, it states that the General Clauses Act of 1897 will be used for the interpretation of these rules. Instructions regarding the submission of cases to the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) are also included, outlining the process for preparing memorandums with salient facts and points for decision, which are then circulated to the Ministers and the Governor.