Murshidabad, West Bengal — The Office of the Estate Manager, Murshidabad Estate (Judicial Department), has issued Notice Inviting e-Auction No. ESTATE/01/2025-26 for leasing the Icchhaganj Ferry Ghat. The auction will be conducted entirely online via the Government e-Auction System (eauction.gov.in).
| SL No. | Name & Location | Eligible Bidders | Base Rate (₹) | Security Deposit (25%) | Cost of Bidding Documents | Lease Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Icchhaganj Ferry Ghat, Icchhaganj, P.O. Nashipur Rajbati, under Msd–Jiaganj Block, Murshidabad | Bonafide Outsiders | ₹30,00,000 | ₹7,50,000 | ₹700 | 1 year (16 Sept 2025 – 15 Sept 2026) |
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing of Notice & Start of Document/Payment Submission | 13 Aug 2025 | 4:00 PM |
| End of Document/Payment Submission | 4 Sept 2025 | 12:00 PM |
| Approval of Documents/Payment Start | 4 Sept 2025 | 2:00 PM |
| Approval End Date | 8 Sept 2025 | 4:00 PM |
| Auction Start | 8 Sept 2025 | 5:00 PM |
| Auction End | 15 Sept 2025 | 2:00 PM |
Security Deposit & Cost of Documents to be deposited via RTGS/NEFT/CBS only at Punjab National Bank, Lalbagh Branch
Account No.: 0229050020038
IFSC: PUNB0069920
MICR: 742024008
Beneficiary: Estate Manager, Murshidabad Estate
The NIA No. and UTR number must be mentioned on the challan.
Incorrect payment methods will be rejected.
Type: Ascending forward online electronic auction.
Minimum Increment: ₹5,000
Maximum Increment: 10% of base rate.
Elapse Time: 15 minutes with auto-extension of 15 minutes.
Bidders must upload the following documents with their online bids:
Income Tax Return for AY 2023–24 or 2024–25.
PAN Card and Voter ID (individuals only).
Professional Tax Challan for FY 2024–25.
Valid Trade License.
Partnership Deed (for firms) or Articles & Memorandum of Association (for companies).
For registered unemployed engineers’ or labour co-operative societies – valid bye-laws, current audit report, and clearance certificate from A.R.C.S.
Bank Solvency Certificate for 100% of base rate.
Litigation/Arbitration history for the last 5 years.
Receipt of deposit for tender paper & earnest money.
Note: The Estate Manager reserves the right to verify original documents before issuing the lease order. Submission of false documents will lead to cancellation and forfeiture of security deposit.
| Category | Rate (₹) |
|---|---|
| Passenger / Passenger with Cycle | 3.00 / 5.00 |
| Motorcycle with Passenger | 7.00 |
| Van Rickshaw (Loaded) | 15.00 |
| Van Rickshaw (Unloaded) | 10.00 |
Rates cannot be increased without prior approval.
If lease amount ≥ ₹20 lakh: Payment in two equal installments. If the second installment is not paid by the 5th month, a fresh auction will be called.
If lease amount ≥ ₹30 lakh: Payment in three installments (50% upfront, balance in two installments). If deadlines (3rd month for second, 7th month for third) are missed, a fresh auction will be called.
The lessee must comply with Transport Department SOP (Notification No. 3450-WT/TR/O/3W-2016, dated 05.09.2016).
The Estate Manager will not be liable for any accidents during ferry service.
Heavy vehicle restrictions must be strictly followed.
Incomplete or conditional bids will be rejected.
For further details, interested bidders may contact the Office of the Estate Manager, Murshidabad Estate, SA-1 & SA-2, Netaji Market Complex, Lalbagh, Murshidabad, or visit the official auction portal.
The uses and objectives of this e-auction are:
Revenue Generation: The winning bid amount (plus security deposit) provides income to the Estate.
Transparent Selection: Ensures the operator is selected fairly via competitive bidding.
Efficient Ferry Operation: Transfers operational responsibility to a private entity while following government rules.
Regulated Service: Ensures ferry fares, safety, and service standards are maintained under government oversight.
Risk Allocation: Operator bears operational risks (like accidents) while the government ensures legal compliance and monitoring.