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Tamil Nadu govt denies tender violation in secretariat work
The Tamil Nadu government has denied any violation of tender norms in the construction of administrative office facilities on the 10th floor of the Namakkal Kavignar Maligai at the State Secretariat. An…
The Tamil Nadu government has denied any violation of tender norms in the construction of administrative office facilities on the 10th floor of the Namakkal Kavignar Maligai at the State Secretariat. An official statement on Wednesday said only furniture and sound systems were removed based on government orders to shift the conference hall to Kalaivanar Arangam premises.
The tender notice for work in Blocks One, Two and Three was issued through newspapers and websites, with the last date for bids set for September 1. Since tender applications will be opened only on that date and the contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder (L1), there has been no breach of regulations, the statement said. The Finance Department mandates 15 days from the date of the tender notice, bids will be accepted until 3 pm on September 1.
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The denial comes amid heightened scrutiny of government procurement in Tamil Nadu after recent corruption allegations. The rules require a minimum 15-day window between notice and bid closure, the September 1 deadline meets that. What matters now is whether the lowest bid is accepted transparently and whether the shifting of the conference hall was properly authorised. The next concrete date is September 1, when bids are opened and the L1 bidder identified.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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