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CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) has announced a major e-tender-cum-e-auction 2026 for 556 commercial and institutional properties across several districts of Tamil Nadu.
The properties include commercial plots, shops, industrial sites, school sites, community facilities, public-purpose plots, bank sites and healthcare clinic facilities . The auction covers locations in and around Chennai, Thiruvallur, Erode, Salem, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur and Coimbatore.
According to the auction details provided, the online bid submission process began on August 25, 2026 , while the deadline for applications and bid submission is September 24, 2026 , with the exact closing time varying by division.
The bidding process will be conducted through the Tamil Nadu government procurement portal, TNTenders.
Dated on - 25th August https://tnhb.tn.gov.in/all-notifications
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Online document download and bid submission starts | August 25, 2026 |
| Last date for application and bid submission | September 24, 2026 |
| Technical bid opening | September 24-25, 2026 |
| E-auction begins | September 24, 2026, from 2 PM onwards |
| Auction period | September 24-29, 2026 |
| EMD | 15% of the upset price |
| Digital Signature | Class-3 DSC mandatory |
| Auction mode | E-Tender-cum-E-Auction |
The source details state that the last submission time can be 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 5 PM , depending on the concerned housing division.
The 556 properties are spread across 10 TNHB divisions and project areas.
| TNHB Housing Unit/Division | Properties | Major Locations and Property Types |
|---|---|---|
| Erode Housing Unit | 105 | Muthampalayam Phases I-VIII, Perundurai, Sathyamangalam, Pallipalayam, Dharapuram, Gobichettipalayam, Sampath Nagar; commercial, school, bank and community sites |
| Madurai Housing Unit | 87 | Koodal Pudur, Anuppanady, Avaniyapuram, Ellisnagar, Anna Nagar, Dindigul, Rajapalayam, Aruppukottai; commercial, market and school properties |
| Salem Housing Unit | 83 | Tiruchengode, Edappadi, Attur, Namakkal, Sankagiri, Alagapuram, Thalavaipatty, Selavari, Thirumalagiri and Yercaud |
| Thirumazhisai Satellite Town | 72 | Sevvapet, Periyakuppam, Tirur, Kakkalur and Perumalpet; commercial plots, shops, religious plots and mini shopping complexes |
| Anna Nagar Division | 70 | Madhavaram, Villivakkam, Manali, Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar and Anna Nagar West Extension |
| Trichy Housing Unit | 63 | Navalpattu, Manapparai, Musiri, Ariyalur, Karur Gandhigramam, Pudukkottai and Valavanthankottai |
| Tirunelveli Housing Unit | 55 | Keelanatham, Palayamkottai, Tenkasi, Vallankumaravilai, VM Chatram, Kulavanigarpuram, Meelavittan, Sankaraperi and Naranammalpuram |
| Besant Nagar Division | 13 | Sholinganallur, Sithalapakkam and Thiruvanmiyur Extension |
| Thanjavur Housing Unit | 7 | Mannargudi, Pattukkottai, Pillaiyarpatti and Nagapattinam Suburban Scheme |
| Special Project Division-3, Coimbatore | 1 | Periyanaickenpalayam Stage-II, commercial shop site S1 |
| Total | 556 | State-wide TNHB property portfolio |
The Erode Housing Unit accounts for the largest share of the auction with 105 properties.
The properties are located across Muthampalayam, Perundurai, Sathyamangalam, Pallipalayam, Dharapuram, Gobichettipalayam and Sampath Nagar . The portfolio includes commercial properties as well as school, bank and community sites.
The Madurai Housing Unit , with 87 properties , is the second-largest component, covering locations such as Koodal Pudur, Anuppanady, Avaniyapuram, Ellisnagar and Anna Nagar , along with properties in Dindigul, Rajapalayam and Aruppukottai.
The Salem Housing Unit has listed 83 properties across locations including Tiruchengode, Edappadi, Attur, Namakkal, Sankagiri and Alagapuram.
The properties include commercial sites, public-purpose properties and school sites.
The Thirumazhisai Satellite Town has another 72 properties , including commercial plots, shops, religious-purpose plots and mini shopping complex sites.
The Anna Nagar Division has listed 70 properties in locations including Madhavaram, Villivakkam, Manali, Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar and Anna Nagar West Extension.
The portfolio includes industrial sites, school sites, shops and office spaces.
The Besant Nagar Division has 13 properties , including sites at Sholinganallur, Sithalapakkam and Thiruvanmiyur Extension. These include high-value commercial and service-industry properties.
Interested bidders are required to deposit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) equivalent to 15% of the upset price through the online payment system specified on the tender portal.
For successful bidders, the source details specify a staged payment schedule:
The successful bidder must pay 25% of the accepted bid amount , after adjustment of the 15% EMD, on the auction day or before the closing hours of the next working day.
A further 50% of the total auction cost has to be paid within six weeks from the date of issue of the sale confirmation order.
The final 25% balance must be paid within 12 weeks from the date of the confirmation order.
The auction conditions state that failure to meet the stipulated payment deadlines can result in cancellation of the allotment and forfeiture of deposits and amounts paid , subject to the applicable auction terms.
The properties are being offered on an "as is where is" basis.
Prospective bidders should therefore inspect the property before participating in the auction and independently verify the site boundaries, measurements, access, land use and other applicable property details.
The source details also advise applicants to check the boundary markings displayed at the respective divisional offices or notice boards.
Interested buyers need to complete the following steps:
The technical bids will be opened first . Eligible bidders will then proceed to the live e-auction stage as per the schedule applicable to their property or division.
The source material states that the highest valid tender quote will form the basis for the subsequent live e-auction process.
Detailed property information, including layout maps, Field Measurement Books (FMB), upset prices and tender conditions, is to be checked through the official Tamil Nadu procurement and TNHB portals.
Bidders should carefully read the individual tender document because submission deadlines, auction timings and property-specific conditions may differ between divisions.
The auction provides prospective investors and businesses an opportunity to bid for commercial and institutional properties across Tamil Nadu through a government e-auction process.
With 556 properties spread across major housing units, the auction includes everything from commercial plots and shops to industrial, school, community and public-purpose sites.
However, bidders should not rely solely on the upset price. They should verify the property's location, dimensions, applicable land-use restrictions, physical condition, title-related documents and individual tender conditions before placing a bid.
Important: The above article is based on the auction information supplied in the source material. Bidders should verify the latest tender document and property-specific terms on the official TNHB/TNTenders portal before making any payment or submitting a bid.
