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The Puducherry government has announced an online e-auction of 34 commercial shops located at the Puducherry Integrated Smart Bus Stand. The auction will be conducted through the National Informatics Centre (NIC) e-Auction portal in compliance with directions issued by the Hon’ble Madras High Court.
The official e-auction notice was issued on 14 January 2026, inviting eligible bidders to participate through www.eauction.gov.in.
Total shops: 34
Location: Puducherry Integrated Smart Bus Stand
Nature: Newly reconstructed commercial shops
Shop sizes: Ranging from approximately 170 sq.ft to 320 sq.ft
The auction is being conducted as per the Madras High Court order in W.P. No. 38981 of 2024 dated 06 January 2025.
As per the order:
Existing shopkeepers who were operating before the demolition of the old bus stand will be given first preference
If they agree to match the highest bid amount, the shop will be allotted to them
If they decline, the shop will be allotted to the highest bidder
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Online bidding starts | 20 January 2026 | 10:00 AM |
| Online bidding ends | 05 February 2026 | 3:30 PM |
| Bid opening & finalisation | 16 February 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Interested bidders must:
Register on www.eauction.gov.in
Possess a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Have PAN Card and Aadhaar Card
Upload the prescribed application form along with documents
EMD amount: ₹500 per shop (minimum)
EMD varies depending on shop size
Payment must be made via NEFT to the designated bank account
EMD will be refunded to unsuccessful bidders as per rules
A fresh lease agreement will be executed after auction
Providing false information may lead to disqualification
The auction authority reserves the right to cancel or postpone the auction without assigning reasons
Allotment is subject to government rules and court directions
For technical support and queries related to the e-auction process, bidders can contact:
E-Procurement Cell, Puducherry
Phone: 0413-2220225