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Dhule, February 6, 2026: The Dhule Municipal Corporation (DMC) has announced a major e-auction offering 44 newly constructed commercial shops on a long-term lease basis. The shops are located in a prime commercial complex at Reserved Plot No. 153, popularly known as Dasera Maidan, Dhule.
The auction is part of the municipal corporation’s initiative to promote organized commercial development and provide business opportunities to entrepreneurs, traders, and small business owners.
Under this e-auction, the civic body is offering shops on lease/rent for a period of 29 years. All shops are situated on the first floor of the newly developed shopping complex, making it an attractive destination for retail and service-oriented businesses.
Auction ID: 2026_MH_32997 to 2026_MH_32957 - Total of 44 Shops
Organisation: Dhule Municipal Corporation, Urban Development Department, Government of Maharashtra
Product Category: Miscellaneous (Newly constructed commercial shops)
Lot Type: Single Lot
Auction Type: Forward Auction
The financial terms of the auction have been clearly defined to ensure transparency and fair participation:
Starting Price: ₹6,54,194
Bid Increment Value: ₹10,000
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹25,000
Auction Fee: ₹2,000
Payment Mode: Demand Draft
EMD Payable To: Commissioner, Dhule Municipal Corporation, Dhule
Fee Payable At: Taluka & District Dhule
Both EMD and auction fees are mandatory, and no exemption is available.
Interested bidders must take note of the following critical timelines:
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 05-Feb-2026, 05:00 PM |
| Submission Start | 05-Feb-2026, 05:05 PM |
| Submission End | 26-Feb-2026, 11:00 AM |
| Approval Start | 27-Feb-2026, 11:05 AM |
| Approval End | 09-Mar-2026, 05:00 PM |
| Auction Start | 10-Mar-2026, 11:05 AM |
| Auction End | 10-Mar-2026, 05:00 PM |
The system also provides an auto-extension of 10 minutes in case of last-minute bidding activity.
Bidders can download and review all necessary documents before participating:
Notice Inviting e-Auction (NIA)
E-Auction Tender Form – OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Shopping Complex Floor Plans – FLOORPLANSBUILDING1.pdf
These documents contain detailed terms and conditions, layout maps, and procedural guidelines.
The Commissioner
Dhule Municipal Corporation
Dhule, Maharashtra
All communications and payments related to the auction must be addressed to the Commissioner’s office.
In a related development, the Nanded Waghala City Municipal Corporation recently conducted similar auctions for shops at Tehranagar Site No. 34 Commercial Complex. Two shops were offered on February 5, 2026, including:
Shop No. 05 – Reserved for SC/ST, VJNT (Second Time)
Shop No. 01 – Reserved for Divyang (Second Time)
These initiatives reflect the growing trend among municipal bodies to lease commercial properties through transparent e-auction platforms.
The Dhule e-auction presents a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to establish or expand their businesses in a well-planned commercial environment. With a long lease tenure and prime location, the offering is expected to attract significant interest from traders across the region.
Prospective bidders are encouraged to carefully review all auction documents and participate before the deadline.