The Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced an e-auction of 46 immovable enemy properties across Uttar Pradesh. The auction is being conducted in line with Section 8A of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 (as amended), which empowers CEPI to dispose of enemy properties through sale or transfer with the prior approval of the Government of India.
Under Section 8A(1) of the Act, CEPI is authorized to sell or otherwise dispose of enemy properties vested in it before the commencement of the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2017. This initiative ensures transparent disposal of assets and effective utilization of government resources.
As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between CEPI and MSTC India Ltd, the e-auction of these 46 properties will be conducted via MSTC's online platform.
Notice Period: 01 November 2025 to 30 November 2025
Auction Date: 02 December 2025
Platform: MSTC E-Auction Portal
Mode: Online (Bilingual - Hindi & English)
Total Properties Listed: 46 Immovable Properties
Location: Various districts of Uttar Pradesh including Barabanki, Pilibhit, Etah, Muzaffarnagar, Sultanpur, Banda, Bijnor, Budaun, Lucknow, and Sitapur.
Property Value: Each property valued below ₹1 crore. Starting Price for E-auction Ranges From Rs.78,300/- -- Rs.9,29,60,000/-
Pre-Bid EMD: Ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹46,48,000 depending on property value.
Incremental Bid Value: ₹5,000 to ₹25,000 per bid.
An advertisement will also be published in local newspapers, and notices will be placed at each auction site to inform the public.
Interested buyers can register on the MSTC e-auction Login portal
After registration, participants must:
Review the terms and conditions uploaded on MSTC's website.
Submit the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) before the deadline.
Participate in the online bidding on the scheduled date.
This e-auction initiative is part of the government's efforts to monetize enemy properties and bring them into productive use through transparent online sales. These properties, originally belonging to nationals of enemy countries, are vested in the Custodian of Enemy Property for India after nationalization.
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Note: For full property details, including Khasra/House numbers, area, reserve prices, and EMD values, please visit the official MSTC auction page. OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Q1. Can enemy property be sold?
Yes. Enemy properties can be sold by the Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI) with prior approval from the Government of India under Section 8A of the Enemy Property Act, 1968.
Q2. What is Enemy Property in India?
Enemy property refers to assets left behind by people who migrated to countries declared as enemy nations (like Pakistan or China) after wars, and are vested with the Custodian of Enemy Property for India.
Q3. How to identify enemy property?
Enemy properties are officially listed and managed by CEPI. They can be identified through government notifications, official records, or e-auction listings published on authorized platforms like MSTC.