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Section 5. Fundamental principles.
The Punjab Transparency in Public Procurement Act, 2019.
Act no. 12 of 20192019In forcePunjab (State Act)
5. (1) In relation to a public procurement, the procuring entity shall have the responsibility and accountability to,- (a) ensure efficiency, economy and transparency; (b) provide fair and equitable treatment to bidders; (c) promote competition; and (d) put in place mechanisms to prevent corrupt practices. (2) Subject to the provision of sub-section (3) of section 3, every procuring entity shall carry out its procurement in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules and guidelines made thereunder.