Cabinet Decision on 27th June, 2024 (2)
Ensuring Fair Prices for Markets and Bazaars ------ ► In view of concerns received from various quarters on bidding high prices for settlement of Markets/ Bazaar/Haats/Ghats etc and this resulting in higher rate of collection from the traders & public, the State Cabinet has decided to cancel the tenders for all the Markets/Bazaars / Haats / Ghats etc. which were floated by the Zila Parishads, Anchalik Panchayats & Gaon Panchayats ► The State Govt will float new tenders with the following conditions ■The Govt value of the tender will be the average of the settlement value of the previous 3 years for the respective Market/Bazaar/Haat/ghat/etc. ■Any bidder can quote a maximum 10% above the Govt value for the Market / Bazaar/Haat/ghat etc. ■Any bid above 10% will not be accepted ■P & RD dept will decide the modalities for selection of highest bidder in case two or more bidders quote the same price ► In the intervening period till new tenders are issued and bids are made, the present lessee will continue to run these markets at previously settled rates ► This will benefit the common people by bringing down prices of commodities being traded in such designated places |||| Ensuring Workers' Welfare ----- ► To ensure safety and security of workers working under Private Placement agencies, the State Cabinet has accorded approval to the Assam Private Placement Agencies for Recruitment of Workers' (Regulation) Rules, 2024 ► These rules will be in line with "The Private Placement Agencies for Recruitment of Workers (Regulation) Act, 2019" and will facilitate in maintaining a database of both Workers and Private Placement Agencies of the State ► Under this rule, the Private Placement Agencies can be registered under the Labour Welfare Dept, which will allow the State Govt to regulate Private Placement Agencies operating their business or willing to commence their business in the State of Assam ► These rules will thus allow verification of the operational status and existential authenticity of the agencies

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