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Rule 184 - Consultant Shortlisting | KartavyaDesk

GFR 2017

Original Rule Text

Rule 184 Short listing of consultants. On the basis of responses received from the interested parties as per Rule 183 above, consultants meeting the requirements should be short listed for further consideration. The number of short listed consultants should not be less than three.

What This Means

Rule 184 of the General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017, deals with the process of shortlisting consultants. After inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from potential consultants as per Rule 183, this rule kicks in. It basically says that the government department needs to create a shortlist of consultants who meet the required qualifications and experience. This shortlist is then used for further evaluation and selection. The aim is to narrow down the pool of applicants to a manageable number of highly qualified candidates.

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Key Points

  • •Applies after receiving responses to an EOI (Rule 183).
  • •Focuses on creating a shortlist of qualified consultants.
  • •The shortlist should contain at least three consultants.
  • •Consultants are shortlisted based on meeting pre-defined requirements.
  • •Shortlisting is a preliminary step before detailed evaluation.

Practical Example

The Ministry of Rural Development wants to hire a consultant to advise on a new rural employment scheme. They issue an EOI as per Rule 183 and receive applications from ten consulting firms. After reviewing the applications, the evaluation committee determines that only five firms meet the minimum eligibility criteria outlined in the EOI, such as experience in rural development and financial stability. These five firms – 'Gram Vikas Consultants', 'Rural Solutions India', 'Jan Kalyan Advisors', 'Bharat Upliftment Group', and 'Desh Seva Foundation' – are then shortlisted as per Rule 184. These shortlisted firms will then be invited to submit detailed proposals for the consultancy assignment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if fewer than three consultants meet the requirements?▼
If fewer than three consultants meet the minimum requirements, the department should re-evaluate the requirements to ensure they are reasonable and not overly restrictive. If, after re-evaluation, still fewer than three meet the criteria, the department can proceed with the available qualified consultants, documenting the reasons for the deviation.
What criteria should be used for shortlisting?▼
The criteria for shortlisting should be clearly defined in the EOI document and should be based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, technical expertise, financial stability, and past performance.
Is it mandatory to shortlist exactly three consultants?▼
No, the rule states that the number of shortlisted consultants should *not be less than* three. You can shortlist more than three if a larger number of consultants meet the requirements and it is feasible to evaluate them further.
What documentation is required for the shortlisting process?▼
The department should maintain proper records of the entire shortlisting process, including the criteria used, the evaluation of each application, and the reasons for shortlisting specific consultants. This documentation should be readily available for audit purposes.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Test Your Knowledge

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According to Rule 184 of GFR 2017, what is the primary purpose of shortlisting consultants?

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