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(hereinafter referred to as „GFR‟) formulated by the Ministry of Finance,
Government of India, wherein, „Outsourcing by Choice ... petitioner submits that
reliance placed upon Rule 184 of the GFR by respondent nos.1 and 2 is
entirely misplaced and erroneous. It is submitted
respondent No.4 QCI is also not following the General
Financial Rules (GFR) in their accounting practice, as prescribed to
be followed by such autonomous ... direction to the respondent No.4 QCI to follow the
GFR in terms of OM dated 2nd November, 2010 of the Ministry
of Finance
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Rules ('GFR') were flouted while fixing, enhancing and disbursing
remuneration to those appointed ... Himachal Pradesh : 1975 SCC OnLine HP
12, where it was held that GFR do not carry the force of law.
31. She also placed reliance
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Rules ('GFR') were flouted while fixing, enhancing and disbursing
remuneration to those appointed ... Himachal Pradesh : 1975 SCC OnLine HP
12, where it was held that GFR do not carry the force of law.
31. She also placed reliance
submitted that, Rule 144 of the General Financial Rules, 2017
("GFR, 2017", for short) (as amended up to 31.07.2024) mandates that
public procurement ... thereof, is arbitrary, anti-
competitive and violative of Rule 144 of the GFR, 2017.
19. He also submitted that, Rule 160 of the GFR
Respondent, invoking Rule 151 (iii) of the General Financial Rules
("GFR"), 2017, has debarred the Petitioner from participating in all future
tenders ... Petitioner under Rules 151(iii) and 175(1)(i)(c) of the GFR, 2017.
The Petitioner contends that its reply was not dealt with; that
RFPs clearly
provide for the applicability of the General Financial Rules, 2017 (GFR) to
the RFPs. As such, the respondents were bound to follow Rule ... matters Page 9 of 40
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GFR 2017 which reads as under:-
"(iv) Suitable provision should be kept
relevant provisions of
General Financial Rules, 2017 (for short 'GFR'). Rule 230(14) of GFR
contemplates any other special terms and conditions ... association signed MoU which was introduced in terms of relevant
provisions of GFR made Rule 230(14) applicable in case of the said
association
without recommendation by Bursar. The
responsibility of the petitioner for violation of GFR about these purchases
was established.
Charge No.3.5.3
This Charge ... however, only a limited
tender inquiry was made. There was violation of GFR to this extent. The
petitioner was held responsible for infraction of GFR
years. It is also stated that the General Financial Rules,
2017 (GFR 2017) provides the framework for the debarment from bidding.
W.P.(C) 9235 ... stated that Rule 151 of the GFR 2017 specifically provides that a bidder
can be debarred for a maximum of three years if found convicted
