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Key Roles & Authorities

Plain-language definitions of every Key Roles & Authorities term that shows up in government tender work.


Key Roles & Authorities

Accounts Officer

The government finance officer who maintains accounts, pre-audits bills, and ensures payments comply with financial rules.

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Approving Authority

The government officer empowered to give final approval on key procurement decisions such as evaluation reports, negotiations, or variations.

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Assistant Engineer

A junior technical officer in government engineering departments responsible for site supervision, measurements, and day-to-day contract management.

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Central Vigilance Commissioner

The head of India's apex anti-corruption body that issues procurement integrity guidelines and investigates corruption in government contracts.

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Key Roles & AuthoritiesCVO

Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO)

The in-house anti-corruption officer of a ministry or PSU who monitors procurement integrity and liaises with the Central Vigilance Commission.

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Contract Management Officer

The designated government official responsible for monitoring contract performance, correspondence, and compliance throughout the contract period.

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Key Roles & AuthoritiesDDO

Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO)

The government officer authorised to draw funds from the treasury and disburse payments including contract payments to vendors.

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Finance Wing

The internal financial division of a government ministry that reviews and concurs on procurement proposals, budgets, and contracts.

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Inspecting Authority

The government officer or agency designated to inspect goods or works before acceptance and payment in a government contract.

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Sanctioning Authority

The government officer empowered to approve the administrative and financial sanction required before a procurement can be initiated.

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Superintending Engineer

A senior PWD/CPWD engineer who oversees multiple divisions, serves as TAA for mid-value works, and reviews technical decisions.

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Key Roles & AuthoritiesTAA

Tender Accepting Authority (TAA)

The senior government officer empowered to approve the award of a tender after evaluation, signing off on the Letter of Award.

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Key Roles & AuthoritiesTIA

Tender Inviting Authority (TIA)

The government officer or department empowered to prepare, issue, and manage a tender up to the point of opening and evaluation.

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