Section 74: Power to Make Rules

1) The Government of Nepal may make Rules required for the implementation of the objective of this Act.

2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Public Entity other than the one as referred to in sub-clause (1) of clause (b) of Section 2 may make necessary Rules subject to the Act, Rules or Formation Order relating to such entity.

3) The provincial government and local level may, while conducting their procurement activities under this Act, make rules not inconsistent with this Act and the accepted principles of procurement, including approving cost estimates, evaluating and approving bids, appointing committees pursuant to sub-section (2) of Section 41 in relation to direct procurement, and designating an authority to issue variation orders.