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- The Maharashtra government has reduced the mandatory tender notice period for rural development projects until December 31, 2026, to speed up work execution.
- Under the relaxation, effective from September 15 to December 31, tenders worth over Rs 100 crore now need a 21-day notice period instead of 25 days, while those between Rs 25 crore and Rs 100 crore need only 15 days and tenders of Rs 50 lakh to Rs 25 crore need just eight days.
- The rural development department's government resolution cites Centre instructions to issue work orders for approved projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana phases 2 and 4 before September 30.
- Contractors' associations, including the Maharashtra State Contractors Federation, have questioned the move, with its president Milind Bhosale calling the decision suspicious and alleging a plan to manage tender processes for favoured participants.
- The dispute matters because the shortened timelines could affect fairness in awarding rural road and development contracts worth substantial public money.
What to watch next
- Implementation of work orders for PMGSY phase 2 and 4 projects before the September 30 deadline.
- Whether any formal complaint or review is raised against the tender period relaxation by contractors or oversight bodies.
- Whether the relaxation continues beyond December 31, 2026 or is extended.
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Milind Bhosale
president of Maharashtra State Contractors Federation
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“The decision is clearly suspicious and has been made with a specific intention. There is no election in the state now. So, the model code of conduct will not be applicable. Therefore, there is no need to immediately issue an online tender in any way... There is a plan to manage all tender processes by telling well-wishers to participate”
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…reality... For administrative and public interest, the matter of giving a short notice period in connection with short-term e-tendering was under consideration,” it said. Contractors’ associations questioned the move. “ The decision is clearly suspicious and has been made with a specific intention. There is no election in the state now. So, the model code of conduct will not be applicable. Therefore, there is no need to immediately issue an online tender in any way... There is a plan to manage all tender processes by telling well-wishers to participate ,” said Milind Bhosale, president of Maharashtra State Contractors Federation and State Engineers Association.…
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