Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, 1999
Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, 1999
General199929 sections3 chapters
This Act governs how the state government and its various departments, undertakings, and local authorities purchase goods, services, and construction work. It applies to all public bodies to ensure that spending is open, fair, and accountable. By mandating transparency in the tendering process, the law aims to prevent corruption and ensure that all suppliers have equal opportunities to compete for government contracts. This ultimately helps the state utilize public funds efficiently and builds trust in government operations by making the procurement process visible and understandable to the general public.
Chapter I Chapter I →
Chapter II REGULATION OF PROCUREMENT →
- 5Procurement other than by Tender Prohibited
- 6Procurement Entities to follow Procedure
- 7Tender Bulletin Officers
- 8Publication of Tender Bulletin
- 9Tender Inviting Authority and Tender Accepting Authority
- 10Tender Scrutiny Committee
- 11Opening of Tenders
- 12Duties of Tender Inviting Authority
- 13Acceptance of Tender
- 14General rejection of tenders
- 15Power to give directions
- 16Appeal
- 17Power to obtain information
- 18Power to call for records
- 18AE-Procurement
Chapter III MISCELLANEOUS →
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