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Virudhachalam: The Virudhachalam Municipality in Tamil Nadu is set to auction 232 commercial shops through the MSTC e-auction platform in October 2026. The shops are located across Kattukudalur Road, Ulundurpet Road, Junction Road, Periyar Nagar and Selvaraj Bus Stand, offering businesses an opportunity to take municipal shops on monthly rent through online bidding.
The Virudhachalam Municipality shop auction 2026 will be conducted in multiple sessions between October 21 and October 23, 2026. The published monthly starting rents range from ₹2,000 to ₹50,000 , while the pre-bid EMD ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹9 lakh , depending on the individual shop.
The auction is being conducted through the MSTC e-auction portal, with five separate auction catalogues covering the 232 properties. The official MSTC catalogue identifies Virudhachalam Municipality as the seller and describes the properties as commercial immovable properties.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Authority | Virudhachalam Municipality |
| Total shops | 232 |
| Location | Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu |
| Property type | Commercial shops |
| Auction platform | MSTC e-auction |
| Auction dates | October 21 to October 23, 2026 |
| Starting monthly rent | ₹2,000 to ₹50,000 |
| Pre-bid EMD | ₹50,000 to ₹9,00,000 |
| Inspection period | October 2 to October 22, 2026 |
| Additional deposit | 12 months' rent |
| Auto-extension | 8 minutes |
The MSTC catalogue confirms that the properties are offered on an “as is where is”, “as is what is” and “no-complaint” basis, making physical inspection particularly important before bidding.
The auction covers 232 shops across eight zones. The largest concentration is in the Kattukudalur Road market , which accounts for 208 shops across Zones A to D. The remaining 24 shops are located in the Ulundurpet Road shopping complex and at Junction Road, Periyar Nagar and Selvaraj Bus Stand.
The zone-wise distribution is:
| Location / Zone | Number of shops |
|---|---|
| Kattukudalur Road – Zone A | 23 |
| Kattukudalur Road – Zone B | 40 |
| Kattukudalur Road – Zone C | 108 |
| Kattukudalur Road – Zone D | 37 |
| Ulundurpet Road – Zone E | 11 |
| Junction Road – Zone F | 7 |
| Periyar Nagar – Zone G | 3 |
| Selvaraj Bus Stand – Zone H | 3 |
| Total | 232 |
The catalogue data also shows shops ranging from smaller units to larger spaces of up to 832 sq ft . However, the catalogue treats the measurements as approximate, so bidders should verify the physical dimensions before participating.
The Virudhachalam Municipality e-auction has been divided into three main bidding days.
| Lot numbers | EMD payment deadline | Auction date |
|---|---|---|
| Lots 1–104 | October 20, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Lots 105–208 | October 21, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
| Lots 209–232 | October 22, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
The wider auction schedule shows that lots 105–208 are split into two sessions on October 22, while the final 24 shops are scheduled for October 23. The catalogue schedule also provides the respective bidding windows.
The MSTC property portal independently lists the five Virudhachalam Municipality catalogues, with auction notices & IDs 35073, 35074, 35075, 35076 and 35077 , scheduled across October 21, 22 and 23.
The monthly starting rent for the 232 shops ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹50,000, before applicable taxes.
The shops are grouped broadly as follows:
The catalogue specifies GST as applicable , but does not provide a single GST rate applicable to all lots. Therefore, bidders should check the individual lot and confirm the applicable tax before calculating the total cost.
The pre-bid Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) varies substantially depending on the shop. The overall range is ₹50,000 to ₹9 lakhs.
For example, in the final MSTC catalogue, Lot 209 at the Ulundurpet Road New Shopping Complex is a 160-sq-ft ground-floor shop with a ₹10,000 monthly starting price and ₹4 lakhs pre-bid EMD. Lot 212 is a much larger 832-sq-ft shop , starting at ₹50,000 per month with a ₹9 lakh EMD.
The EMD has to be paid through the Pay Pre-Bid EMD facility in the bidder's MSTC account. The catalogue requires the payment before the relevant auction date.
A significant cost bidders need to factor in is the additional deposit equivalent to 12 months' rent. The individual MSTC lots specify the additional deposit as 12 months' rent, while the catalogue also records a 100% post-bid EMD provision.
This means bidders should not assess a shop only on the basis of its monthly starting rent or pre-bid EMD. The final winning bid, applicable taxes and post-bid payment obligations should all be considered before participating.
Those interested in the Virudhachalam shop e-auction 2026 need to complete the MSTC registration process and participate through the official e-auction platform.
The basic process is:
The competitor research also highlights an important point: the EMD is due one day before the relevant auction date, and bidders should not wait until the last moment because the catalogue says payment is recognised only after it reaches the relevant account.
The inspection window runs from October 2 to October 22, 2026, depending on the lot. The official catalogue gives batch-wise inspection schedules.
Prospective bidders should inspect:
This is particularly important because the auction is conducted on an “as is where is” and “as is what is” basis.
The source material also notes that some shops in Zones G and H carry Periyar Nagar and Selvaraj Bus Stand names but are listed under Junction Road, making physical verification advisable.
The 208 Kattukudalur Road market shops have an additional point that bidders should examine carefully.
A Virudhachalam Municipality council paper dated July 6, 2026 proposed conditions relating to the market shops. According to the source material, people who have outstanding property tax, profession tax, rent, lease dues or licence fees with the Municipality would have to clear those dues before bidding. The council paper also discusses priority for eligible persons for certain inner market shops.
However, this needs to be treated as a proposed municipal condition , rather than automatically applying it to every one of the 232 shops. The council paper does not establish that all of its proposed conditions were finally adopted, and it relates specifically to the 208 Kattukudalur Road market shops. Prospective bidders should therefore confirm the applicable eligibility and priority rules directly with the Municipality before paying EMD.
Bidders should also understand the auction closing mechanism.
The MSTC catalogue specifies an 8-minute auto-extension . A bid placed near the end of the scheduled bidding period can therefore extend the closing time for the concerned lot.
This means the scheduled closing time should not necessarily be treated as the guaranteed final moment of bidding.
Before participating in the Virudhachalam Municipality shop auction, bidders should keep the following points in mind:
The auction gives traders and businesses an opportunity to secure municipal commercial shops in Virudhachalam through a transparent online bidding process. With starting rents as low as ₹2,000 per month , some smaller shops may attract significant interest, while larger units carry substantially higher EMD and rental requirements.
However, bidders should look beyond the starting rent. EMD, 12-month additional deposit, GST, shop size, location, permitted business use and the final winning bid can significantly affect the total financial commitment.
The safest approach is to inspect the shop, read the individual MSTC lot conditions, confirm any municipal eligibility or priority provisions and complete the EMD payment before the applicable deadline.
Source: Virudhachalam Municipality and MSTC e-auction catalogues. The MSTC catalogue identifies Virudhachalam Municipality as the seller and provides the individual lot, EMD, rent, inspection and auction information.
