Chandigarh CHB e-Auction 2026: 79 Commercial Properties on Lease

Chandigarh Housing Board e-Auction 2026: 79 Commercial Properties to be Auctioned on Lease Through GeM Portal

In a major opportunity for business owners, investors and entrepreneurs , the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has announced an online e-auction of 79 vacant commercial properties on a leasehold basis across various sectors of U.T. Chandigarh . The auction will be conducted through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal , allowing eligible bidders from across India, including NRIs and PIOs , to participate.

The auction includes a wide range of commercial units such as Convenient Shops, Small Booths, Big Booths, Service Booths, Bay Shops and a Restaurant property with adjoining open space located mainly in Manimajra, Sector 40-A and Sector 61 (Kajheri) .

Who Can Participate?

The e-bid process is open to all Indian citizens, NRIs and PIOs aged above 18 years . Existing owners of commercial properties are also eligible to participate. Every bidder must register on the GeM Portal before submitting bids. The auction will be conducted individually for each commercial property, with the highest eligible bidder quoting above the reserve price receiving the allotment.

Chandigarh Housing Board e-Auction Schedule

The Housing Board has announced the following important dates:

• Start of EMD Payment: 15 July 2026 (9:00 AM)
• Last Date for EMD Payment: 23 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
• E-Auction Begins: 25 July 2026 (9:00 AM)
• E-Auction Ends: 4 August 2026 (4:00 PM)

Inspection Schedule

Interested bidders can inspect all available commercial properties every Saturday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM until the EMD submission period ends. Site offices and Google Map locations have been provided by the Chandigarh Housing Board for easier identification of each property.

Types of Commercial Properties Available

The auction catalogue features 79 commercial properties , including:

• Convenient Shops
• Corner Shops
• Small Booths
• Corner Small Booths
• Big Booths
• Corner Big Booth
• Service Booths
• Bay Shops
• Restaurant with additional open space

Properties are situated in:

• Manimajra
• Sector 40-A
• Sector 61 (Kajheri)

Reserve Price and EMD

The reserve prices vary depending on the property category.

• Lowest reserve price: Around ₹47.16 lakh
• Highest reserve price: ₹7.86 crore (Corner Bay Shop, Sector 61 Kajheri)
• EMD: Ranges from ₹2 lakh to ₹16 lakh depending on the property.

Payment Terms

Successful bidders must comply with the following payment schedule:

• 25% of the bid amount (after adjusting EMD) must be deposited within five working days after the auction.
• The remaining 75% must be paid within 90 days from the date of acceptance.
• Failure to pay within the prescribed period may result in forfeiture of the deposited amount and cancellation of allotment .

Lease Period

The commercial properties are offered on a 33-year lease , which is renewable twice for another 33 years each , allowing a maximum lease tenure of 99 years , subject to compliance with lease conditions. Annual ground rent will apply according to the lease period.

Important Conditions

Some key conditions include:

• Auction will be conducted strictly on an "As Is Where Is" basis.
• Separate EMD is required for every property.
• The successful bidder must execute the lease deed after completing payment.
• Commercial units can only be used for permitted commercial activities under Chandigarh rules.
• Transfer of leasehold rights requires prior approval from the Chandigarh Housing Board.
• Annual Ground Rent and applicable statutory taxes must be paid by the allottee.

GST and Taxes

The Housing Board has clarified that GST is not applicable on the premium/consideration amount for these already constructed commercial properties. However, GST will be applicable on annual lease money or ground rent . Purchasers will also be responsible for stamp duty, registration charges, TDS (where applicable), and other statutory taxes .

The Chandigarh Housing Board Commercial Property e-Auction 2026 presents an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs, retailers, investors and businesses seeking government-allotted commercial spaces in prime Chandigarh locations. With 79 commercial units available across different categories and bidding conducted through the transparent GeM Portal , eligible buyers have a chance to secure commercial properties through a competitive online auction. Interested participants should complete their GeM registration, inspect the available properties and submit the required EMD before the deadline to participate in the bidding process.