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In the principal Act, in the section 8,- (1) in sub-section (1), for the words and figures “direct negotiation as provided in section 10”, the words, figures and letter “inviting comparative bids as provided in section 10 or by direct negotiation as provided in section 10A” shall be substituted; (2) in sub-section(2), for the words “ competitive bidding “, the words “competitive bidding, inviting comparative bids” shall be substituted.