Mandatory advertisement

Rule 14 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004 commenced with a declaration that it was mandatory to advertise all procurement requirements exceeding a specified amount, where after an exception [Rule 14(a)] had been created permitting a deviation

Rule 14 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004 did not perceive of an exemption from the rules and the necessity of public advertisement but only a deviation

Like all exceptions, said rule must be construed strictly keeping in view the proportionality of the requirement for such deviation.