Purchase

The Purchase Section is responsible for procuring goods and materials required by various groups, divisions, and sections. Its primary objective is to ensure the procurement of materials in the right quality, quantity, price, and at the appropriate time, while adhering to government rules and maintaining transparency in the procurement process. The section invites bids and tenders from suppliers through transparent procurement platforms and procedures such as GeM and e-procurement systems. It also ensures strict compliance with government procurement policies, financial regulations, and other applicable guidelines. In addition, the Purchase Section maintains proper records of purchases, contracts, invoices, and payments to facilitate auditing and ensure accountability.

Stores

The Stores Section is responsible for receiving, safeguarding, and issuing materials required for various activities of group/division/section. One of the major activities of the stores section is receiving and inspection of goods supplied by vendors. Materials are checked for quantity, quality, and specifications before acceptance. Defective or damaged goods are reported and returned if necessary. Inventory control is also a key activity of the stores section. It maintains stock registers and records of receipts, issues, and balances of materials. Regular stock verification is conducted to ensure accuracy and accountability. The stores section issues materials to different divisions only against authorized requisitions. Further, activities related to transportation, material handling, scrap management & disposal, Procurement of services (Pre-owned goods & Transportation) are also handled by the Stores Section.