Section 91 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 — Purchase of stores and equipment
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
- (1)The Government may by general or special order provide for all any of the following matters, namely:--
- (a)the manner in which purchase of stores, equipments, machineries and other articles required by the Zilla Parishad or Gram Panchayat shall be made by them;
- (b)the manner in which tender for works, contracts and supplies shall be invited and examined and accepted by the Gram Panchayat or Zilla Parishad;
- (c)the manner in which works, and development schemes may be executed and inspected and payment may be made in respect of such works an schemes; and
- (d)constitution of committee for the purposes of this sub-section.
- (2)Save as otherwise expressly provided in sub-section (1), in respect of all other matters relating to withdrawal of funds, form of bills, incurring of expenditure maintenance of accounts, rendering of accounts and such other matters, the rules, of implementation as applicable to Departments of the Government shall mutatis mutandis apply in case of a Gram Panchayat and Zilla Parishad.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- The Government sets the rules for how local bodies buy stores, equipment, and machinery.
- Specific procedures are established for inviting and accepting tenders, which are formal bids for work or contracts.
- The law outlines how development schemes are carried out and inspected before any payment is made.
- Committees can be formed specifically to oversee these purchasing and contracting matters.
- Standard government department rules for spending and managing accounts apply to these local groups if no other rule exists.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who sets the rules for buying equipment under Section 91 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
Under Section 91 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the State Government provides the rules and orders for how equipment and machinery are purchased.
2. Can a local body make its own rules for tenders under the Manipur Panchayati Raj law?
No, Section 91 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj law requires local bodies to follow the manner provided by the Government for inviting and accepting tenders.
3. What happens if there is no specific rule for a Panchayat's spending under the 1994 Act?
Section 91 of the 1994 Act states that the standard rules for Government Departments regarding expenditure and accounts will apply in those cases.
4. Is there a way to oversee the quality of work before payment under Section 91 of the Manipur Act?
Yes, Section 91 of the Manipur Act allows for rules that define how works are inspected and how payments are made based on those inspections.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 91 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, who is responsible for providing the manner of tender invitations?
Q2.What can be formed to help with purchasing and contracts under Section 91 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj law?
Q3.Which rules apply to a Panchayat's maintenance of accounts according to Section 91 of the 1994 Manipur Act?
Q4.Under Section 91 of the Manipur Act, what must happen before a payment is made for a development scheme?