Substitution of section 103

For section 103 of the 1981 Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely : - "103 Invitation of tenders.-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 five thousand rupees, the Commissioner shall give notice by advertisment 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 provisions of section 101 and the rules made thereunder, accept the tender after following the procedure as may be prescribed."