Section 81(1) in The Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Rules, 1991
(1)Subject to orders issued by the Government, from time to time, every purchase by the Board or a market committee, as the case may be, the value of which does not exceed Rs. 3,000 (Rupees three thousand only) shall be by obtaining quotations from not less than three dealers and where the amount exceeds Rs. 3,000 (Rupees three thousand only) by calling for tenders:Provided that this rule shall not apply in cases where purchases are made from Government Department, Public Sector Undertaking, Co-operative Institutions, from where the purchase of such articles are specifically authorised by Government.
