UP MSME 354 Industrial Plots and Sheds GeM Forward E-Auction

UP MSME dept to allot 354 industrial plots, sheds via GeM forward e-auction

Lucknow:
The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a forward e-auction process through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for the allotment of a total of 354 industrial plots and sheds belonging to government large and mini industrial estates of the MSME department. The properties will be allotted on a long-term lease of 99 years, officials said.

According to the auction notice, the process is being conducted by the Directorate of Industries, Uttar Pradesh, under the Small Scale Industries and Export Promotion Department. The e-auction, listed on the GeM portal under Auction ID 29097 with Reference No. 778, covers 354 units comprising industrial plots and sheds located across various government industrial estates in the state. The auctioneer for the process is Ruchi Shukla. The forward auction will have auto-extension enabled with unlimited extensions, ensuring transparency and fair competition among bidders.

The MSME department said the initiative aims to strengthen industrial infrastructure and encourage entrepreneurship by offering ready-to-allot industrial assets through a transparent online mechanism. The long-term lease tenure of 99 years is expected to attract MSMEs and industrial investors seeking stability and scalability.

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION

Registration and document submission

Interested applicants must register on the GeM portal as Forward Auction (FA) Buyers. The registration window will be open from January 6, 2025 (10 am) to January 19, 2025 (5 pm). Applicants need to create an FA buyer login, search for Bid No. 29097, and complete the pre-qualification process through the PQ dashboard.

Applicants must upload all required documents in a single, readable PDF file, as the portal does not allow separate uploads. Mandatory documents include Aadhaar, PAN, GST registration, and constitution-related documents such as partnership deed, memorandum of association (MOA), or trust deed, as applicable. Proof of registration fee (plot-wise) and an affidavit as per the auction conditions are also required.

GeM Portal - Properties Details

Scrutiny and EMD

The scrutiny of applications will be carried out between January 19, 2025 (10 am) and January 27, 2025 (6 pm). Officials cautioned that applications with incomplete submissions, unreadable documents, or missing registration fee proof will be rejected and will not qualify for the next stage.

Qualified applicants will then be required to deposit a 10% earnest money deposit (EMD) for the selected plots or sheds. The EMD payment window will be open from January 27, 2025 (7 pm) to February 1, 2025 (6 pm). For applicants bidding on multiple units, all UTR details must be uploaded in a single PDF on the PQ dashboard.

The scrutiny of EMD payments will be conducted from February 2, 2025 (10 am) to February 4, 2025 (6 pm).

Auction schedule

The forward e-auction for the 354 industrial plots and sheds will be held from February 5, 2025 (2 pm) to February 6, 2025 (2 pm) on the GeM portal. With auto-extension enabled, the auction may be automatically extended in the event of last-minute bidding.

For further clarification, applicants can contact the MSME department through the official email ID industrialstatehqknp@gmail.com. Officials said the e-auction is expected to draw strong participation from MSMEs and industrial investors, contributing to industrial growth and employment generation across Uttar Pradesh.

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a major reform in the management of its decades-old MSME industrial estates, aiming to transform them into productive and revenue-generating hubs. The MSME Industrial Estate Management Policy, 2025, notified on Monday by Additional Chief Secretary (MSME) Alok Kumar, replaces 19 outdated orders dating back to 1978.

The new framework introduces a transparent e-auction system for allotting industrial plots and sheds, along with standardized pricing and strict payment timelines. The move follows cabinet approval last week.

Why the Change Was Needed

Industrial estates in UP were first developed in the 1960s, but for decades they lacked a consistent management approach. The system functioned through piecemeal government orders, leading to inefficiency and, over time, financial strain. The new policy aims to streamline processes and ensure better utilization of land resources.

Key Highlights of the Policy

• E-auction for Allotments: Plots and sheds will now be leased or rented through an online auction process.

• Earnest Money Requirement: Bidders must deposit 10% of the land cost as earnest money to participate.

• Payment Deadlines: Allotment holders must pay the total cost within three years, failing which the allotment may be cancelled.

• Region-wise Pricing:

  • Western UP – ₹3,000 per sq. m

  • Central UP – ₹2,500 per sq. m

  • Eastern & Bundelkhand – ₹2,000 per sq. m
    Rates will increase by 5% annually.

• Discount for Upfront Payment: A 2% concession is available for immediate full payment.

• Anchor Units: Only the state government can declare anchor units for estates.

• SC/ST Reservation: 10% of plots in each region will be reserved for entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

• Defined Cancellation Rules: Clear criteria have been laid out for cancelling allotments in cases of non-compliance.

Officials say this policy is expected to attract more investors, ensure fair pricing, and generate sustainable revenue for the state’s MSME sector.