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Punjab Bus Stand Ludhiana E-Auction 2026: The Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Limited (PUNBUS) has invited online bids for 30 commercial lots at Bus Stand Ludhiana, Punjab , through the MSTC e-auction platform.
The auction includes an Adda facility, commercial shops for food and beverage-related activities, office-use rooms and SCF units . According to the auction catalogue, online bidding is scheduled for September 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM , while prospective bidders can inspect the premises from September 19 to September 23, 2026 .
The auction catalogue identifies 30 lots , numbered 1 to 30. Lot 1 is the separate Adda facility, while lots 2 to 30 cover the commercial premises. The listed premises include 10 shops and 19 offices , with monthly starting prices ranging from ₹4,500 to ₹32,000 , excluding GST. Each of these premises generally carries a ₹10,000 pre-bid EMD .
One important point for bidders is that the catalogue and attached conditions contain a difference in the stated rental duration . Individual premises lots indicate a six-month quantity, while one general condition refers to three months or an earlier ending in specified circumstances. Prospective bidders should therefore obtain clarification from PUNBUS before committing funds.
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Auction Authority | Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Limited |
| Seller | PUNBUS |
| Auction Platform | MSTC |
| Location | Bus Stand Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Total Lots | 30 |
| Commercial premises | 29 shops/offices |
| Adda facility | 1 separate lot |
| Auction Date | September 24, 2026 |
| Auction Time | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM IST |
| Inspection Period | September 19–23, 2026 |
| Contract quantity in individual lots | Six months |
| Starting rent for shops/offices | ₹4,500–₹32,000 per month |
| Pre-bid EMD for premises | ₹10,000 per lot |
| Adda starting price | ₹44,01,000 per month |
| Adda EMD shown in lot | ₹2 lakh |
| Bid increment | Generally ₹500 |
| Auto-extension | 8 minutes |
| GST | As applicable |
| MSTC service charge | 1.75% plus GST , stated as 2.065% |
| Auction Number | MSTC/CDG/PUNJAB STATE BUS STAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED/5/Bus Stand/26-27/32477 |
The source material states that the 29 premises cover four locations within the Ludhiana Bus Stand complex and have printed areas ranging from 64 sq ft to 258 sq ft .
The auction can broadly be divided into two parts.
Lot 1 relates to the Adda facility , while lots 2 to 30 comprise the shops and office premises.
The 29 premises include:
The published starting prices for the premises range from ₹4,500 to ₹32,000 per month , excluding GST.
The MSTC catalogue carries a view date of September 18, 2026 .
The scheduled timeline is:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Catalogue view date | September 18, 2026 |
| Premises inspection | September 19–23, 2026 |
| Online bidding | September 24, 2026 |
| Bidding time | 11 AM–3 PM IST |
Inspection is to be arranged with the Depot Manager, PUNBUS Ludhiana . The catalogue lists the office telephone number as 0161-2447017 . No specific inspection hours are printed in the supplied material.
The auction does not necessarily end for every lot exactly at 3 PM.
The seller's conditions provide for an eight-minute extension when a valid bid is received during the final eight minutes of a lot. The lot can continue to receive repeated extensions when qualifying bids are placed.
Therefore, 3 PM is the scheduled closing time, not necessarily the final closing time for every lot .
The first lot is the Adda facility at Bus Stand Ludhiana .
The published starting price is ₹44,01,000 per month, excluding GST , with the bidder required to quote the Adda fee for the specified contract period.
The lot carries a ₹2 lakh pre-bid EMD according to the individual lot information supplied in the draft.
The listed Adda fee rates include:
The auction conditions also provide that if the applicable Adda fee rates are increased beyond the specified rates during the contract period, the contract fee payable to PUNBUS will increase proportionately.
There is a discrepancy in the supplied auction material that bidders should verify before participating.
The individual Adda lot shows a ₹2 lakh pre-bid EMD , while another general-condition table cited in the source material mentions ₹1 lakh for the Adda Fee concession. The source does not resolve this difference.
Accordingly, bidders should confirm the applicable EMD directly from the latest MSTC/PUNBUS instructions before making payment.
The main bus stand section includes eight shops , with the catalogue showing starting rents of ₹32,000 per month plus GST .
The printed shop sizes range from 64 sq ft to 258 sq ft .
The shops listed in the supplied catalogue include:
| Shop | Area | Starting Rent | Pre-Bid EMD |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-07 | 221 sq ft | ₹32,000/month | ₹10,000 |
| M-10 | 215 sq ft | ₹32,000/month | ₹10,000 |
| M-14 | 64 sq ft | ₹32,000/month | ₹10,000 |
| M-15 | 112 sq ft | ₹32,000/month | ₹10,000 |
| M-16 | 112 sq ft | ₹32,000/month | ₹10,000 |
| M-19 | 112 sq ft | ₹32,000/month | ₹10,000 |
| M-20 | 258 sq ft | ₹32,000/month | ₹10,000 |
| M-21 | 115 sq ft | ₹32,000/month | ₹10,000 |
The supplied lot descriptions identify several of these units for activities including food court, confectionery, tea stall, bakery and juice bar . Specific units, including M-10 and M-20, are described for juice bar and confectionery activities.
For the applicable food-related shops, the catalogue specifies an FSSAI certificate requirement .
Several of the Ludhiana Bus Stand commercial units are intended for food and beverage-related activities.
The permitted activities mentioned in the supplied material include:
For the relevant units, bidders should note that the catalogue makes an FSSAI certificate mandatory .
This requirement should be considered before bidding because the successful bidder will have to comply with the applicable business-use and statutory requirements.
Two additional commercial shops are available at the mini bus stand .
The ₹5 difference between the two starting prices is reflected in the auction catalogue.
The units are intended for food-related commercial activity, with the applicable FSSAI requirement specified in the auction conditions.
Two first-floor rooms are classified as office premises.
| Office | Area | Starting Rent | EMD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room First Floor-08 | 238 sq ft | ₹7,500/month | ₹10,000 |
| Room First Floor-09 | 257 sq ft | ₹7,500/month | ₹10,000 |
The source material confirms that both rooms are classified as offices and carry a starting rent of ₹7,500 per month plus GST.
The auction also includes 17 first-floor SCF/office-use units .
The units range from 86 sq ft to 144 sq ft , with starting rents between ₹4,500 and ₹5,500 per month .
| Lot | Unit | Area | Use | Starting Rent/Month | EMD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | SCF First Floor-04 | 108 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 | SCF First Floor-05 | 101 sq ft | Office | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 | SCF First Floor-09 | 86 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 | SCF First Floor-10 | 88 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 | SCF First Floor-11 | 102 sq ft | Office | ₹5,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 | SCF First Floor-12 | 106 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 | SCF First Floor-13 | 115 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 | SCF First Floor-14 | 126 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 | SCF First Floor-17 | 131 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 | SCF First Floor-18 | 119 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 | SCF First Floor-20 | 99 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 | SCF First Floor-21 | 95 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 26 | SCF First Floor-24 | 104 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 | SCF First Floor-25 | 110 sq ft | Office | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 28 | SCF First Floor-26 | 119 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 | SCF First Floor-27 | 131 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 | SCF First Floor-28 | 144 sq ft | Office | ₹4,500 | ₹10,000 |
The source material confirms 17 offices in this first-floor block , with 14 starting at ₹4,500, two at ₹5,000 and one at ₹5,500 per month .
For a quick overview, the 30 lots can be grouped as follows:
| Lot Category | Lots | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adda facility | Lot 1 | ₹44,01,000/month |
| Main bus stand shops | Lots 2–9 | ₹32,000/month |
| Mini bus stand shops | Lots 10–11 | ₹8,150 / ₹8,145 |
| First-floor office rooms | Lots 12–13 | ₹7,500/month |
| First-floor SCF/office units | Lots 14–30 | ₹4,500–₹5,500/month |
The 29 premises excluding the Adda concession therefore have published starting prices ranging from ₹4,500 to ₹32,000 per month .
For the 29 shop and office premises, the pre-bid EMD is ₹10,000 per lot .
The Adda concession has a separate EMD, but the supplied material contains the ₹2 lakh versus ₹1 lakh discrepancy noted above.
The auction conditions also refer to a post-bid security requirement and MSTC service charges.
According to the supplied conditions, the successful bidder has to provide two months' rent plus GST as security , subject to adjustment of the pre-bid EMD where applicable. The conditions also mention a service charge of 1.75% plus GST , printed as 2.065% of the total contract value .
Stamp and notarisation costs, electricity installation and electricity consumption are additional expenses.
The auction draft identifies the listed premises as having a six-month contract period , and the individual lots indicate a six-month quantity.
However, bidders should not overlook a qualification in the general conditions.
The source material states that General Condition 1 refers to three months or an earlier ending in circumstances connected with reinstatement/cancellation of an existing contractor or completion of the new tender process. An additional condition also states that execution of a new agreement and possession may be postponed until an existing agreement with another party expires.
Therefore, the safest publication wording is that the individual lots are advertised on a six-month basis, but the attached conditions contain provisions that may result in an earlier end to the arrangement .
Bidders should obtain written clarification from PUNBUS on the applicable rental period and possession date before bidding.
The auction conditions contain provisions for EMD and security forfeiture .
Failure to pay the required security or service charge following the Letter of Intimation can lead to forfeiture of the EMD and possible debarment from future departmental auctions. Refusal to take possession can also result in EMD forfeiture.
The conditions state that monthly rent plus 18% GST is payable before the 8th of each month . Late-payment charges specified in the conditions include ₹200 per day for rent up to ₹2 lakh and ₹500 per day for rent above ₹2 lakh .
The conditions also provide for termination in certain circumstances, including prolonged rent default and unauthorised alterations.
The auction conditions specify eligibility and documentation requirements.
The conditions require Indian citizenship and any two of the listed government identity/address documents. The highest bidder has to submit the required documents as specified in the conditions.
An insolvency affidavit is also required.
The conditions contain restrictions concerning blacklisted, debarred or defaulting bidders and certain cases involving criminal proceedings or litigation under the Public Premises Act.
The Depot Manager approves the permitted business activity , while subletting and changing the permitted use are prohibited.
The auction is conducted subject to the specified auction conditions, including:
This means prospective bidders should inspect the relevant premises and satisfy themselves about the property's condition, suitability, permitted use and other applicable requirements before placing a bid.
The source material specifically advises inspection during the scheduled September 19–23, 2026 period.
The supplied auction material requires registration and payment of the applicable pre-bid EMD before participation, but the inspected documents do not provide a separate calendar date as an EMD payment deadline .
The end of the inspection period on September 23 should therefore not automatically be treated as the EMD deadline.
Bidders should confirm the applicable MSTC payment and registration cut-off before attempting to participate.
Before placing a bid, prospective participants should check:
1. Lot number and permitted use: Confirm whether the unit is intended for food, office or another specified commercial activity.
2. Starting monthly price: The published rent excludes applicable GST.
3. EMD: Confirm the exact EMD applicable to the selected lot.
4. FSSAI requirement: Food-related shops require the applicable FSSAI certificate .
5. Inspection: Visit the premises between September 19 and September 23, 2026 .
6. Contract duration: The individual lots indicate six months, but the general conditions contain provisions relating to an earlier ending.
7. Possession: Confirm when possession can actually be handed over, particularly where an existing agreement is involved.
8. Service charges: Account for the 1.75% plus GST MSTC service charge , stated in the catalogue as 2.065%.
9. Security: Check the requirement for two months' rent plus GST as contract security.
10. Auto-extension: Keep in mind that bids placed during the final eight minutes can extend the closing time.
11. Adda lot: Verify the applicable Adda EMD because the supplied documents contain different figures.
12. Latest auction information: Check the MSTC portal and seller's latest instructions immediately before making payment or submitting a bid.
The auction is being conducted through the MSTC e-auction platform under the following auction number:
MSTC/CDG/PUNJAB STATE BUS STAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED/5/Bus Stand/26-27/32477
The seller is Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Limited , with the auction material identifying the Ludhiana Bus Stand location.
The source identifies MSTC as the official auction platform and states that registration, payment and bidding are handled through the official auction process.
