DPIIT launches portal for public procurement order violations

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on Monday said it has launched an online portal to enable companies participating in government procurement to file complaints for alleged violation of the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017.

The order aims to promote production of goods and services in India and incentivise production linked through local content requirements to encourage domestic manufacturers’ participation in public procurement activities over entities merely importing to trade or assemble items.

“DPIIT has launched an online portal to enable entities like suppliers/bidders participating in government procurement to lodge grievances for alleged violation of the PPP-MII Order, 2017,” it said.


From July 1, the grievances will mandatorily be required to be lodged through this online portal.

As per the department, stakeholders can lodge grievances for alleged violation of the order and the department can refer those to procuring entities/ministries/departments concerned through the portal on real-time basis for examination, necessary corrective action.

“It is expected that the portal shall significantly reduce the grievance redressal time. All suppliers/bidders as well as procuring entities/ministries are advised to make efficient and effective use of the portal,” the department said.

Companies can register themselves on the portal and generate user ID/password for filing their online grievances.