Procedures followed in Decision Making Process
CMDA issued the guidance titled “Procedures followed in Decision Making Process” to explain how it invites, evaluates, accepts and publishes public works tenders under the rules and regulations applicable to the Public Works Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It identifies the committees and officers involved, the basis for decisions and the route for an appeal.
What the guidance covers
The CMDA guidance titled “Procedures followed in Decision Making Process” describes decision making for tender acceptance. It states that the rules and regulations applicable to the Public Works Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu are followed.
The guidance concerns public tender administration. It does not describe land ownership, planning permission, building approval or a change in land use.
Tender acceptance process
The tender procedure has four stated steps:
- Tenders are invited publicly with wide publicity.
- Received tenders are opened in the presence of tenderers and members of the Tender Security Committee.
- Tenders that do not meet the required conditions are rejected.
- The lowest tender, as evaluated by the Tender Security Committee, is accepted.
Details of accepted tenders are published in the State Tender Bulletin or District Tender Bulletin.
Officers and bodies involved
The CMDA guidance identifies the following participants in tender decisions:
- Tender Security Committee.
- Executive Engineer.
- Superintending Engineer.
- Chief Engineer.
- Chief Executive Officer.
- Member Secretary.
- Sub-Committee.
- Authority.
The Executive Engineer, Superintending Engineer, Chief Engineer, Member Secretary, Sub-Committee and Authority act according to delegated powers. The Tender Security Committee is nominated by the Member Secretary. The document also lists the Member Secretary and Superintending Engineer among those involved in decision making.
Basis and execution of decisions
The subject of the decision is tender acceptance. The applicable guideline or direction is based on delegated financial powers, and execution takes place by inviting tenders publicly.
The contact information given for the relevant officers is “CMDA / Egmore”. No more detailed address or individual contact details appear in the supplied text.
Who may be affected
The CMDA tender procedure directly matters to contractors and other tenderers participating in public works tenders. Tenderers should expect public invitation, opening in their presence with the Tender Security Committee, rejection for failure to meet required conditions and evaluation by that committee.
A person dissatisfied with a decision may appeal to the Government of Tamil Nadu or “Govt.”, as stated in the document. The supplied text does not specify the appeal format, deadline or office.
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Common questions
Does this guidance change my land ownership or planning permission?
The guidance only describes CMDA tender acceptance procedures. It does not state any change to land ownership, planning permission, building approval or land use.
How does CMDA select an accepted tender?
Tenders that do not meet the required conditions are rejected. The lowest tender, as evaluated by the Tender Security Committee, is accepted.
Can tenderers attend when tenders are opened?
Yes. The document states that received tenders are opened in the presence of tenderers and members of the Tender Security Committee.
Where are accepted tender details published?
Details of accepted tenders are published in the State Tender Bulletin or District Tender Bulletin.
