Section 42, The Public-Private Partnership Act, 2010

(1) A contracting authority shall obtain the approval ofthe Unit before commissioning or undertaking a feasibility study. (2) A contracting authority shall commission or undertake, and submit to the Unit, a pre-feasibility study for each proposed PPP Project. Funds of Unit Accounts and audit. Financial year of Unit. Annual report. Responsibilities of contracting authority. Council approval following project feasibility study. 26 27 Other staff of Consultants and experts. (3) A contracting authority shall submit a project proposal, including the completed feasibility study, to the Council for evaluation and approval after – (a) completion of the feasibility study; and (b) consultation with the Unit regarding the feasibility study. (4) A contracting authority shall obtain the approval of the Council before proceeding to the procurement phase of any proposed PPP Project.