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The Rajasthan Transparency in Public Procurement Act, 2012

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The Rajasthan Transparency in Public Procurement Act, 2012 regulates how state government bodies purchase goods, execute public works, and hire services in Rajasthan. It applies to government departments, state public sector enterprises, statutory authorities, autonomous bodies, and participating commercial bidders. The law aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and fair competition in public spending. It mandates transparent bidding processes, establishes a centralized online procurement portal, enforces a strict code of integrity to prevent corruption, and sets up a legal mechanism for aggrieved bidders to appeal decisions, ultimately safeguarding public money and improving governance efficiency.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Application
  4. 4. Fundamental principles of public procurement
  5. 5. Determination of need for procurement
  6. 6. Participation of bidders
  7. 7. Qualifications of bidders
  8. 8. Obligations related to value of procurement
  9. 9. Time frame for processing
  10. 10. Documentary record of procurement proceedings and of communications
  11. 11. Code of integrity for procuring entity and bidders
  12. 12. Description of the subject matter of procurement
  13. 13. Single part and two part bids
  14. 14. Criteria for evaluation
  15. 15. Price negotiations
  16. 16. Terms and conditions of contracts
  17. 17. State Public Procurement Portal.
  18. 18. Pre-qualification of bidders.
  19. 19. Registration of bidders.
  20. 20. Contents of bidding documents.
  21. 21. Time frame for submission of bids.
  22. 22. Pre-bid clarifications.
  23. 23. Changes to bidding documents.
  24. 24. The procedure relating to submission, opening and evaluation of bids.
  25. 25. Exclusion of bids.
  26. 26. Cancellation of the procurement process.
  27. 27. Award of contract.
  28. 28. Methods of procurement.
  29. 29. Open competitive bidding.
  30. 30. Limited bidding.
  31. 31. Single source procurement.
  32. 32. Two stage bidding.
  33. 33. Electronic reverse auction.
  34. 34. Request for quotations and spot purchase.
  35. 35. Competitive negotiations.
  36. 36. Rate contract.
  37. 37. Additional conditions for use of methods of procurement.
  38. 38. Appeals.
  39. 39. Stay of procurement proceedings.
  40. 40. Appeal not to lie in certain cases.
  41. 41. Punishment for taking gratification or valuable thing in respect of public procurement.
  42. 42. Interference with procurement process.
  43. 43. Vexatious appeals or complaints.
  44. 44. Offences by companies.
  45. 45. Abetment of certain offences.
  46. 46. Debarment from bidding.
  47. 47. Previous sanction necessary for prosecution.
  48. 48. Requirement of professional standards, training and certification.
  49. 49. Confidentiality.
  50. 50. State Procurement Facilitation Cell.
  51. 51. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  52. 52. Application of other laws.
  53. 53. Recovery of sums payable under the Act.
  54. 54. Service of notice, documents and orders.
  55. 55. Power of State Government to make rules.
  56. 56. Power to issue guidelines.
  57. 57. Power to remove difficulties.
  58. 58. Power to exempt.
  59. 59. Savings.

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