Rule 13 of Chhattisgarh Store Purchase Rules 2002

Rule 13 of छत्तीसगढ़ शासन भण्डार क्रय नियम , 2002 Preference for Special Categories (SC/ST/OBC/Startups)

Original Text

नियम -13 सामग्री “एिां सेिाओं “य क्र करने िाले शासकीय निभाग का यह दानयत्ि होगा दक सामग्री य क्र करते समय यह सुनननित् दकया जाए दक यदद दकन्ही सामनग्रयों का ाईत्पादन प्रदेश में थानपत स् लघु ाईद्योग , ाऄनुसूनचत जानत, ाऄनुसूनचत जनजानत तथा नपछड़ा िगय द्वारा दकया जाता है तो मूल्य एिां गुिित्ता औनचत्यपूिय होने तथा ाआकााइ की पांजीकृत ाईत्पादन क्षमता की सीमा में होने की दशा में ऐसे ाईद्योगों से ाऄननिाययताः सामनग्र यााँ य क्र करने हेतु ाअिश्यक काययिाही की जाए ।

सामग्री य क्र करने िाला शासकीय निभाग छत्तीसगढ़ में थानपत स् भारत सरकार से मान्यता प्राप्त िैध ार्याऄप स्र् “”है तथा नननिदाकताय द्वारा नननिदा जारी करने की ददनाांक को भारत सरकार की िेबसााइर् पर िैध पाया गया है, न्यूनतम िीकृत स् नननिदा दर (एल-1) के बराबर करने की सहमनत तथा गुिित्ता औनचत्यपूिय होने की दशा में सामनग्र यााँ य क्र करने में ऐसे िैध ार्याऄप स्र् को कुल य क्र रानश का 1 प्रनतशत , ाऄनधकतम पये रू 10 लाख प्रनतिषय की सीमा तक एिां ाईत्पादन ददनाांक से 3 िषय की समयािनध में, य क्र ाअदेश हेतु प्राथनमकता दे सकेगा। ाआस हेतु नननिदाकताय द्वारा नननिदाशतों में समुनचत प्रािधान एिां प्रदक्रया ाईल्लेनखत की जाएगी。

ाईपनियम -13.1निलोनपत।
ाईपनियम -13.2निलोनपत।

ाईपनियम -13.3 भारत सरकार के ाआलेक्रॉननक एिां सूचना प्रौद्योनगकी , मांत्रालय ा द्व रा जारी ाऄनधसूचना क्रमाांक 33(3)/2013-IPHW ददनाांक 23 ददसम्बर , 2013 एिां ाआस हेतु जारी ददशा-ननदेश ददनाांक 16 निम्बर , 2015 (समय-समय पर सांशोनधत) के ाऄनुसार ाआलेक्रॉननक ाईत्पादों के य क्र में ाअरक्षि प्रनतशत , ननमायि में थानीय स् ाआकााइ में ननर्तमत घर्क (देशीकरि) का प्रनतशत तय करते हुये नियम तथा प्रदक्रया बनाने का कायय ाआलेक्रॉननक एिां सूचना प्रौद्योनगकी निभाग छत्तीसगढ़ शासन द्वारा दकया जाएगा।

Visual Summary

Social Inclusion
Mandatory purchase from SC/ST/OBC & Local SSIs if quality/price matches.

Startup Boost
Preference for Startups matching L-1 price (Max 10 Lakhs/year).

IT & Electronics
Follows Central Govt rules for domestic manufacturing preference.

Summary

Rule 13 establishes an affirmative action framework within the state’s procurement policy. It mandates that government departments must prioritize purchasing goods and services from local Small Scale Industries (SSIs) and entrepreneurs belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), provided their price and quality are reasonable. Additionally, it offers specific financial incentives and preferences to recognized Startups in Chhattisgarh, allowing them to secure orders if they match the lowest bid (L-1), subject to certain caps.

Key Takeaways

  • Mandatory Preference: Departments must purchase from local SC/ST/OBC/SSI units if their quality is reasonable and price is competitive.
  • Startup Incentive: Valid Startups matching the L-1 rate can get orders up to 1% of the total purchase value (Max ₹10 Lakhs/year) for 3 years.
  • Electronic Products: Procurement of IT and electronic goods is governed by specific Central Government notifications regarding domestic manufacturing.

Key Analysis

  • ➤ Socio-Economic Justice: This rule operationalizes the constitutional mandate of social justice by ensuring that government spending directly supports marginalized communities (SC/ST/OBC) and local industries.
  • ➤ Conditional Preference: The preference is not absolute; it is contingent upon “Reasonable Price” and “Quality.” This balances fiscal responsibility with social welfare.
  • ➤ Startup Ecosystem Support: By allowing Startups to match the L-1 price and securing a portion of the order, the rule lowers the entry barrier for new companies that might otherwise struggle to compete with established players on volume.

Key Ingredients

  • Purchaser: Government Department or Agency.
  • Beneficiary A: Local SSI, SC, ST, or OBC entrepreneur.
  • Beneficiary B: Valid Startup (Recognized by Govt of India & established in CG).
  • Condition: Price and Quality must be reasonable/justified.
  • Startup Limit: Max ₹10 Lakhs/year preference for 3 years.

Practical Illustrations

Example 1: SC/ST Entrepreneur PreferenceThe Tribal Welfare Department needs to purchase office furniture. A local furniture unit run by an ST entrepreneur offers the required chairs. If the quality meets the department’s standards and the price is comparable to market rates (reasonable), the department is obligated under Rule 13 to purchase from this unit rather than a large external corporation.
Example 2: Startup Price MatchingA Chhattisgarh-based recognized Startup bids ₹1,05,000 for a software contract. The lowest bidder (L-1) is a large firm bidding ₹1,00,000. If the Startup agrees to match the L-1 price of ₹1,00,000, the department can award them the contract (up to ₹10 Lakhs value) to encourage their growth.

Process Flowchart

Rule 13: Procurement Preference LogicCategory 1SC/ST/OBC/Local SSICheck: Quality & PriceMust be ReasonableMandatory PurchaseCategory 2Recognized StartupsMust Match L-1 PriceLimit: 1% of ValuePreference Given(Max 10L/Year)Category 3Electronics / ITFollow Central GovtNotifications(Domestic Content)

Practice Questions

Q: Under Rule 13, what is the maximum annual limit for purchase preference given to a recognized Startup?

  • A. ₹5 Lakhs
  • B. ₹10 Lakhs
  • C. ₹20 Lakhs
  • D. No limit
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Correct Answer: B. ₹10 Lakhs
Reasoning: The rule specifies a limit of 1% of the purchase value, up to a maximum of ₹10 Lakhs per year.

Q: Which condition must be met for mandatory purchase from SC/ST/OBC entrepreneurs?

  • A. They must offer the lowest price regardless of quality.
  • B. They must be located outside Chhattisgarh.
  • C. Price and Quality must be reasonable/justified.
  • D. They must have 5 years of experience.
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Correct Answer: C. Price and Quality must be reasonable/justified.
Reasoning: The rule explicitly states “मूल्य एिां गुिित्ता औनचत्यपूिय होने” (Price and quality being reasonable).

Q: For how many years from the production date can a Startup claim preference?

  • A. 1 Year
  • B. 3 Years
  • C. 5 Years
  • D. 10 Years
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Correct Answer: B. 3 Years
Reasoning: The text mentions “ाईत्पादन ददनाांक से 3 िषय की समयािनध में” (within a period of 3 years from production date).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rule apply to all Startups in India?
No. The rule specifically mentions Startups established in Chhattisgarh that are recognized by the Government of India.
Can a department buy from an SC/ST entrepreneur if their price is much higher than the market rate?
No. The rule requires the price to be “reasonable” (औनचत्यपूिय). While preference is given, it does not allow for paying exorbitant prices above market standards.
What happens if the local industry cannot produce the required quantity?
The mandatory purchase is limited to the “registered production capacity” of the unit. If the requirement exceeds their capacity, the department can procure the balance from other sources.

Conclusion

Rule 13 serves as a vital instrument for inclusive economic growth within Chhattisgarh. By mandating preferences for SC/ST/OBC entrepreneurs and providing tangible financial incentives for Startups, the government ensures that public procurement acts as a catalyst for local business development while maintaining checks on quality and pricing.

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