Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 130
The Governor of Tamil Nadu, through the Government of Tamil Nadu Finance Department (Salaries), issued G.O. Ms. No. 149 dated 26th May 2016 and G.O. Ms. No. 150 dated 26th May 2016 under the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998. The first entrusts Nabard Consultancy Services Private Limited, Chennai, with preparing a detailed project report for specified market infrastructure, while the second appoints Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited as an optional procurement agency for handicraft items.
What the Gazette covers
The Government of Tamil Nadu Finance Department (Salaries) published two procurement notifications under clause (f) of Section 16 of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998. They concern a detailed project report for cold chain and market infrastructure, and government procurement of handicraft items.
Detailed project report for market infrastructure
G.O. Ms. No. 149, Finance (Salaries), dated 26th May 2016, notifies the entrustment of the preparation of a detailed project report to Nabard Consultancy Services Private Limited (NABCONS), Chennai.
The report is for establishing:
- Cold chain infrastructure.
- Terminal market infrastructure.
- Facilities at Madurai, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore and Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu.
The notification only identifies the consultant, the work entrusted and the locations. It does not provide details about land acquisition, ownership, project boundaries or individual properties.
Optional agency for handicraft procurement
G.O. Ms. No. 150, Finance (Salaries), dated 26th May 2016, appoints Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited as an optional procurement agency for handicraft items. The appointment applies to Government Departments, State Public Sector Undertakings and State Autonomous Bodies.
The appointment is subject to these terms:
- Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited may procure products made by its own production units and by artisans registered with it.
- Services and other products not produced by the corporation may be procured when they are essential to buyers and meet their requirements.
- Procurement of those outside services and products must follow the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 and the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules, 2000.
- The percentage procured from outside sources must be comparatively lower than the percentage procured from the corporation's production centres and registered artisans.
- Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited must charge reasonable service charges so that its quotations remain cost competitive.
Who may be affected
G.O. Ms. No. 149 directly concerns Nabard Consultancy Services Private Limited and the proposed infrastructure work at the four named locations. G.O. Ms. No. 150 directly concerns government bodies buying handicrafts, Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, its production units and artisans registered with it. Neither notification sets out rules for property title, sale, registration or planning permission.
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Common questions
Must every Tamil Nadu government body buy handicrafts through Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited?
No. G.O. Ms. No. 150 appoints Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited as an optional procurement agency.
Can Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited procure products from outside suppliers?
Yes, when services or products are not produced by the corporation but are essential to buyers. Such procurement must follow the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 and the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules, 2000, and must be comparatively lower than procurement from its own production centres and registered artisans.
Which places are covered by the detailed project report?
The detailed project report concerns cold chain and terminal market infrastructure at Madurai, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore and Krishnagiri.
Does the Gazette change ownership or registration rules for property?
No property ownership or registration rules are set out. The Gazette concerns procurement of handicrafts and preparation of a detailed project report for specified infrastructure.
