Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules, 2000
The Government of Tamil Nadu Finance Department (Procurement Cell), through G.O. Ms. No. 133, Finance (Procurement Cell), dated 10 July 2026, amended the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules, 2000 by replacing rule 33 on low value procurement. Effective from 10 July 2026, the replacement rule sets different value limits for construction and vehicles, other procurement including construction consultancies, and eligible purchases from Tamil Nadu startups.
Purpose and legal basis
G.O. Ms. No. 133, Finance (Procurement Cell), dated 10 July 2026, was issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu Finance Department (Procurement Cell). Published as SRO A-13(b)/2026, it replaces rule 33 of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules, 2000. The Governor of Tamil Nadu made the amendment using the power under subsection (1) of section 22 of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998.
The replacement rule defines low value procurement for the purpose of clause (d) of section 16 of that Act. It came into force on 10 July 2026.
Value limits under the replacement rule
The replacement rule 33 classifies procurement as low value procurement within the following limits:
- Construction procurement valued at less than rupees fifty lakh.
- Vehicle procurement valued at less than rupees fifty lakh.
- All other categories of procurement valued at less than rupees twenty five lakh.
- Construction consultancies are included within the rupees twenty five lakh limit for other categories.
- Procurement from a startup located in Tamil Nadu, involving goods manufactured by that startup, where the value does not exceed rupees fifty lakh.
The wording distinguishes between amounts that must be less than a stated limit and startup procurement that may be up to, but not exceed, rupees fifty lakh.
Who may be affected
The revised low value procurement definition is relevant to officials and bidders applying the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 and the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules, 2000. It may affect construction contractors, vehicle suppliers, construction consultants, suppliers in other procurement categories, and startups located in Tamil Nadu that supply goods they manufacture.
Relevance to property matters
G.O. Ms. No. 133, Finance (Procurement Cell), dated 10 July 2026, concerns procurement classification. The notification does not create or alter land ownership, patta, registration, planning permission, building approval or land use requirements. Its property-related relevance is limited to construction procurement carried out under the tender framework.
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Common questions
When did the revised low value procurement definition take effect?
The amendment came into force on 10 July 2026.
What is the low value procurement limit for construction and vehicles?
Construction and vehicle procurement must be less than rupees fifty lakh in value to fall within the replacement definition.
Are construction consultancy services covered?
Yes. Construction consultancies are included among other procurement categories, for which the value must be less than rupees twenty five lakh.
Does the special startup provision apply to every startup purchase?
No. It applies to procurement from a startup located in Tamil Nadu, for goods manufactured by that startup, with a value not exceeding rupees fifty lakh.
