Rule 2 of छत्तीसगढ़ शासन भण्डार क्रय नियम, 2002
Definition and Scope of Applicability
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उपनियम-2.1 समस्त शासकीय विभागों के अतिरिक्त छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य विद्युत मंडल, प्रदेश के समस्त सार्वजनिक उपक्रम, मंडल, जिला पंचायत, जनपद पंचायत, एवं नगरीय निकाय भी भण्डार क्रय नियमों की परिधि में रहेंगे।
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Summary
Rule 2 serves as the definitional clause for the Chhattisgarh Government Store Purchase Rules. It clarifies two main aspects: what is being purchased and who must follow these rules. It explicitly states that “Government Purchase” includes both physical goods and services. Furthermore, it significantly widens the net of applicability beyond just standard government departments to include autonomous bodies, the State Electricity Board, and local self-government institutions (Panchayats and Urban Bodies), ensuring uniform procurement standards across the state’s public sector.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusive Definition: The term “Purchase” is not limited to physical items; it explicitly includes “Services” (सेवाओं).
- Electricity Board Included: The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board is specifically named as an entity that must follow these rules.
- Local Governance Covered: Zila Panchayats, Janpad Panchayats, and Urban Bodies (Nagariya Nikay) are bound by these procurement rules.
- PSU Coverage: All Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Boards in the state fall under this ambit.
Key Analysis
- ➤ Expansion of Scope: The explicit inclusion of “Services” is a critical distinction. This means procurement rules apply not just to buying furniture or stationery, but also to hiring security agencies, cleaning services, or IT consultancy, preventing arbitrary hiring practices.
- ➤ Fiscal Discipline: By including semi-autonomous bodies like the Electricity Board and PSUs, the state ensures that entities handling significant public funds adhere to the same transparency standards as direct government departments.
- ➤ Decentralized Accountability: Extending the rules to Zila and Janpad Panchayats ensures that decentralized funding at the grassroots level is spent via a regulated, competitive process.
Key Ingredients
- Activity: Purchase (Procurement).
- Subject Matter: Goods OR Services.
- Entity (Primary): Government Departments.
- Entity (Extended): Electricity Board, PSUs, Boards, Panchayats, Urban Bodies.
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Practice Questions
Q: According to Rule 2, the term “Government Purchase” includes the purchase of:
- A. Goods only
- B. Services only
- C. Goods and Services
- D. Immovable Property only
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Reasoning: Rule 2 explicitly defines purchase as “वस्तुओं एवं सेवाओं” (Goods and Services).
Q: Which of the following entities is explicitly mentioned in Rule 2.1 as being under the ambit of these rules?
- A. Private Limited Companies
- B. Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board
- C. Central Government Ministries
- D. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
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Reasoning: Sub-rule 2.1 specifically lists the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board along with PSUs and local bodies.
Q: Are Urban Bodies (Nagariya Nikay) required to follow the Chhattisgarh Store Purchase Rules?
- A. No, they have their own separate rules.
- B. Yes, Rule 2.1 includes them explicitly.
- C. Only if the purchase exceeds 1 Crore.
- D. Only for construction work.
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Reasoning: Rule 2.1 states that “Nagariya Nikay” (Urban Bodies) are within the ambit of these rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rule 2 apply to Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)?
Are “Services” covered under these rules or just physical goods?
Do Panchayats have to follow these state-level rules?
Conclusion
Rule 2 is the cornerstone of the Chhattisgarh Store Purchase Rules, 2002, as it establishes the legal jurisdiction of the document. By defining “purchase” to include services and extending the rules to autonomous bodies, PSUs, and local governments, it ensures a unified, transparent, and accountable procurement ecosystem across the entire state machinery, preventing fragmentation in how public money is spent.