Substitution of section 82

For section 82 of the 1919 Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:- "82. Invitation of tenders:-(1) Atleast seven days before entering into any contract for the execution of any work or the supply of any materials or goods which will involve an expenditure exceeding ten thousand rupees the Commissioner shall give notice by advertisement inviting tenders for such contract.

1. (2) The Commissioner on receipt of the tenders in respect of any contract made in pursuance of the notice given under sub-section
2. (1) may, subject to the provision of section 80 and the rules made thereunder, accept the tender after following the procedure as may be prescribed.".