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The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has invited e-bids for 79 vacant commercial properties on leasehold basis in various locations across U.T. Chandigarh via GEM portal. The properties include convenient shops, small and big booths, service booths, bay shops and a restaurant unit.
The e-auction will be conducted through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Forward Auction portal under Forward Auction ID 41265 . The bidding opportunity is open to Indian citizens, NRIs and PIOs aged above 18 years . Existing owners of commercial properties are also eligible to participate, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Chandigarh Housing Board |
| Auction | E-Bid / Forward Auction |
| Total properties | 79 commercial properties |
| Tenure | Leasehold basis |
| Auction portal | GeM |
| Forward Auction ID | 41265 |
| EMD payment starts | 9 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| EMD payment closes | 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| E-auction starts | 20 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| E-auction closes | 26 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Inspection | Every Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Eligible bidders | Indian citizens, NRIs and PIOs above 18 years |
The detailed terms specify that the e-bid will be conducted through the GeM portal and that bidders must register on GeM before participating.
Commerical Property
The 79 properties are located mainly in Manimajra, Sector 40-A and Sector 61 (Kajheri) .
The property list includes:
The covered area ranges from smaller commercial units of around 126 sq ft to a large Bay Shop of 1,305 sq ft . The reserve prices also vary significantly depending on the location, size and category.
A large portion of the Chandigarh Housing Board e-auction properties are located in Manimajra .
The convenient shops include Unit Nos. Corner 1, 2, 3, Corner 7, 13 and Corner 14 . Their covered areas range from about 126.21 sq ft to 189.565 sq ft , with reserve prices starting from around Rs 47.16 lakh and going up to about Rs 70.85 lakh . The EMD for these units is Rs 2 lakh .
Several small and big booths are also available in Manimajra. The reserve price for many of the small booths is around Rs 63.08 lakh , while corner small booths have a reserve price of about Rs 78.84 lakh .
The bigger booths, including Units 205 to 210 and several other units, have covered areas of around 250.875 sq ft and reserve prices of approximately Rs 93.79 lakh . The EMD for these properties is generally Rs 2 lakh .
Unit 259 , classified as a Corner Big Booth, has a covered area of 271.82 sq ft and a reserve price of about Rs 1.22 crore , with an EMD of Rs 3 lakh .
The auction also includes five service booths in Sector 40-A .
The reserve prices range from about Rs 54.13 lakh to Rs 1.13 crore , depending on the unit size and whether the property is a corner unit. The EMD is Rs 2 lakh for regular service booths and Rs 3 lakh for the larger corner units.
The Chandigarh Housing Board has offered booth and bay shop properties in Sector 61 (Kajheri) .
Two corner booths, Units 6 and 9 , have a covered area of around 211.39 sq ft and a reserve price of about Rs 94.82 lakh , with an EMD of Rs 2 lakh .
There are also multiple Bay Shops with basement but without provision of F.F. These units have a covered area of 675 sq ft , equivalent to 75 sq yards , and a reserve price of Rs 3.3885 crore . The EMD for each of these properties is Rs 8 lakh .
The Bay Shop units offered under this category include 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 in Sector 61, Kajheri.
One notable property is a restaurant with adjoining additional open space , covering Units 275 to 278 in Manimajra .
The property has a covered area of 1,031.19 sq ft , or 114.58 sq yards . Its reserve price is approximately Rs 4.63 crore , while the EMD has been fixed at Rs 10 lakh .
The largest property listed in the auction is Bay Shop Unit 33 in Sector 61, Kajheri .
It has a covered area of 1,305 sq ft , equivalent to 145 sq yards . The reserve price is Rs 7.86 crore , while the EMD is Rs 16 lakh . The property is described as a corner bay shop without basement and without provision of F.F.
Bidders must pay the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) online through the GeM portal . The Chandigarh Housing Board has specifically stated that EMD should not be deposited directly with the Board.
GeM will hold the EMD in an escrow account. For a successful bidder, the EMD will be transferred to CHB after acceptance of the highest bid, while the EMD of an unsuccessful bidder will be refunded through GeM.
Those bidding for more than one property must submit a separate EMD for each property .
The successful highest bidder has to deposit 25% of the bid amount after adjustment of the EMD within five working days from acceptance of the financial bid by the competent authority.
Failure to make this payment within the prescribed period can result in forfeiture of the EMD and blacklisting from future CHB property bidding .
The remaining 75% of the consideration amount has to be deposited within 90 days from the date of issuance of the letter of acceptance . Failure to make the payment within the prescribed period can lead to cancellation of the allotment and forfeiture of the payment made.
The commercial properties are being offered on a leasehold basis . The lease period is specified as 33 years , renewable for two further periods of 33 years each, subject to the applicable lease conditions.
The terms provide for a potential total lease period of 99 years , with any further renewal after that subject to the discretion of the Chandigarh Administration.
Successful allottees are also required to pay annual ground rent. The ground rent is specified as:
The ground rent is payable annually in advance. Penalties can apply in case of non-payment.
The CHB e-auction is open to Indian citizens as well as NRIs and PIOs above 18 years of age . People who already own commercial property can also participate.
A bidder can also bid on behalf of another person, partnership firm, company or HUF, subject to submission of the required authorisation if the bid is successful.
The properties will be handed over on an “as-is-where-is” basis . The Board will not entertain claims relating to additions, alterations, repairs, design, material quality or workmanship concerning the existing commercial properties.
The commercial properties are also subject to applicable usage restrictions. The terms state that the properties cannot be used for purposes other than New General Trade , and additions, alterations, division or amalgamation of properties require prior written permission from the competent authority.
Interested bidders should first register on the GeM portal and complete the required bidder registration process.
The broad process is:
The CHB terms also advise bidders to undergo the available GeM e-auction training and ensure that they have adequate technical arrangements, including backup power or connectivity, particularly when bidding near the closing time.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| EMD payment starts | 9 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| EMD payment ends | 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| E-auction starts | 20 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| E-auction ends | 26 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Property inspection | Every Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The inspection schedule covers the 79 commercial properties on leasehold basis .
Interested bidders should check the Chandigarh Housing Board website and GeM portal for the detailed property list, terms and conditions, registration procedure and e-bid process.
The CHB terms state that bidders should carefully read the detailed conditions before participating, as participation in the e-bid is treated as acceptance of the applicable terms and conditions.
Note: The reserve prices and EMD amounts above are based on the Chandigarh Housing Board's auction property schedule supplied for this report. Bidders should verify the latest information and applicable terms on the official portals before submitting an EMD or bid.
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) .
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.
Commerical Property
The Housing Board has announced the following important dates:
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.
The auction catalogue features 79 commercial properties , including:
Properties are situated in:
The reserve prices vary depending on the property category.
Successful bidders must comply with the following payment schedule:
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.
Some key conditions include:
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.
