Section 43(c) in Regulations of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
(c)The Estate Officer shall, then, call for tenders, open or closed, depending upon the type of work and cost estimates and decide on the contractors to entrust with the work, irrespective of the tender rates, but proper justification for such decision should be given by the Estate Officer. Where necessary, he may consult architects or Government engineers before making recommendations in this regard to the Vice-Chancellor.
