Section 3, The Public Private Partnership Act, 2014

(1) This Act does not apply to the purchase ofgoods, services and works pursuant to the Public Procurement Act, 2004, nor does it apply to the full privatization or full divestiture of public infrastructure or publicly owned enterprises as prescribed by the National Commission for Privatisation Act, 2002. (2) For all other forms of divestiture or privatisation, the National Commission for Privatisation shall be considered a contracting authority for the purposes of this Act. (3) This Act does not apply to the grant of any mineral rights pursuant to the Mines and Minerals Act, 2009 or the grant of petroleum rights pursuant to the Petroleum Exploration and Production Act, 2001. (4) This Act only applies to such known mineral resources and mining projects which are already explore and controlled by Government. (5) PPP Agreements shall not be concluded in relation to any military installations or the administration of justice without previous consideration and approval by the Parliament. PART II–PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPAGREEMENTS