Are these 79 newly introduced properties?
No. This is the third round since July for the same 79 units, at unchanged reserve prices and EMDs. GeM marks the two earlier rounds Closed; that does not establish bids received, sale, acceptance or completion. This inventory is separate from CHB’s residential freehold dwellings.
The earlier rounds
- GeM 37184 · JulyGeM lists bidding from 25 July, 9:00 AM IST, to 4 August 2026, 4:00 PM IST. Reference: 2026/LEASEHOLD COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES/01.
- GeM 38721 · AugustGeM lists bidding from 27 August, 9:00 AM IST, to 7 September 2026, 4:00 PM IST. Reference: 2026/LEASEHOLD COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES/2.
On GeM Forward Auction, search the auction ID and select Closed, then Event Notice. Closed is not a sale result.
What changes in October
- GeM 41265 · current roundEMD closes 19 October at 5:00 PM IST. Scheduled bidding is 20 October, 9:00 AM–26 October, 4:00 PM IST, with unlimited extensions.
- The 25% payment triggerJuly term 4 counted five working days from close of the financial bid. October term 4 counts from acceptance by the competent authority. The current acceptance trigger controls.
Inventory rows 5 and 79; public notice, paragraph 2
Which units have the lowest and highest reserves?
Convenient shop 13 in Manimajra is 126.21 sq ft, with a ₹47,16,362 reserve and ₹2,00,000 EMD. Corner bay shop 33 in Kajheri is 1,305 sq ft, with a ₹7,86,13,200 reserve and ₹16,00,000 EMD. Shop 33 has no basement or provision for a first floor. The bid must exceed the reserve; ground rent and other charges are additional.
Term 26; inventory lease-start column
Does the lease start again when I buy?
No. The lease starts with CHB’s original land allotment: 25 February 1978 in Sector 40-A, 1 June 1990 for Manimajra convenient shops, 14 December 1993 for its other booths and restaurant, and 20 June 1995 in Kajheri. The initial 33 years and two conditional 33-year renewals end, respectively, on 24 February 2077, 31 May 2089, 13 December 2092 and 19 June 2094, calculated from those dates. This auction does not grant a fresh 99-year term. Check the unit’s current renewal position; any renewal beyond 99 years is at the Chandigarh Administration’s discretion.
Terms 17 and 26–27; inventory lease dates and reserves
How much annual ground rent is payable?
Ground rent is 2.5% of the accepted bid for the first 33 years from the original lease start, 3.75% for the next 33 years and 5% for the remaining 33 years. The buyer pays from the offer of physical possession, not automatically from the auction date. GST is extra. The bands below are calculated from CHB’s lease dates and term 27, as at 7 October 2026.
Which rate applies to each group?
- Sector 40-A · 5 units3.75% now; 5% from 25 February 2044.
- Manimajra convenient shops · 6 units3.75% now; 5% from 1 June 2056.
- Manimajra booths and restaurant · 52 units2.5% through 13 December 2026; 3.75% from 14 December 2026; 5% from 14 December 2059.
- Kajheri · 16 units2.5% through 19 June 2028; 3.75% from 20 June 2028; 5% from 20 June 2061.
By 14 December 2026, 63 of the 79 units fall in the 3.75% band. This does not predict when CHB will offer possession.
Illustrative annual rent at the reserve
- Convenient shop 13 · ManimajraAt 3.75%: approximately ₹1,76,864 a year.
- Big booth 205 · ManimajraAt 3.75% from 14 December 2026: approximately ₹3,51,705 a year.
- Restaurant 275–278 · ManimajraAt 3.75% from 14 December 2026: approximately ₹17,34,511 a year.
- Bay shop 16 · KajheriAt 2.5%: approximately ₹8,47,125 a year; at 3.75% from 20 June 2028: approximately ₹12,70,688.
- Corner bay shop 33 · KajheriAt 2.5%: approximately ₹19,65,330 a year; at 3.75% from 20 June 2028: approximately ₹29,47,995.
BiddingPulse calculations: published reserve × applicable rate, rounded to the nearest rupee, excluding GST. Bids must exceed the reserve, so actual rent will be higher. Pay annually in advance; term 27 sets the due day as the 10th of the month after rent becomes payable.
Public notice 5; terms 1(e) and 3; October source page
When can I inspect the properties?
CHB permits inspections every Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM IST, until EMD payment closes on 19 October: 10 and 17 October within this window. Units have identification stickers. As checked on 7 October, the current auction page names an inspection-office order but provides no download link; July’s older order is not an October appointment. Confirm the current site officer with CHB before visiting. The October terms list 0172-2511135 for property queries on working days, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM IST.
Public notice 1 and 4; terms 1(a), 1(k) and 2
Who may participate, and whose name is allotted?
Indian citizens and NRIs/persons of Indian origin above 18 may participate, including existing commercial-property owners. A bidder must not be debarred from contracting with CHB or government. Representative, firm, company and Hindu undivided family bids require authorisation before the allotment letter. Allotment is in the highest bidder’s name; inclusion of a family member may be allowed before that letter, but deletion or replacement of a name is not permitted at that stage. Register and pay a separate EMD for each unit through GeM. EMD paid directly to CHB will not be refunded.
Terms 4–6
When is the balance price due after a successful bid?
Pay 25% of the bid amount, after adjusting EMD, within five working days of acceptance of the financial bid by the competent authority. The remaining 75% is due within 90 days of the acceptance letter. A public holiday moves the last day to the next working day. An interest-bearing extension is available only for government, semi-government and their autonomous bodies: an approved written request, 12% a year, and delay capped at 12 months. It is not a general extension for private buyers. The default consequences are set out below.
Terms 1(a), 4–6, 11, 14–16 and 27
What can I lose if I miss a requirement?
The exposure rises after acceptance. These are the commercial terms’ forfeiture and cancellation rules; the rupee examples below use reserves, not an assumed winning bid.
Deposit and price defaults
- Miss the first 25% deadlineEMD is forfeited (₹2,00,000–₹16,00,000 per unit), and the bidder is blacklisted from future CHB property auctions. Failure to provide representative or company authorisation before the allotment letter also forfeits EMD.
- Miss the remaining 75% deadlineThe offer is cancelled and the 25% already paid is forfeited. Calculated at reserves, that is ₹11,79,090.50 for convenient shop 13 or ₹1,96,53,300 for bay shop 33. The actual accepted bid determines the loss.
- Leave ground rent unpaidPenalty is 25% of rent due in the first default year, then 50%, 75% and 100% in the fourth year and onwards, each inclusive of the earlier penalty. No interest is charged on top.
Allotment and possession defaults
- Miss the paperwork deadlineSign required papers within one month of CHB’s notice. Approved written extensions may reach four months in aggregate. Default can lead to cancellation and eviction.
- Supply false informationAllotment may be cancelled and the entire amount forfeited, after an opportunity to be heard.
- After cancellationRemove fixtures and structures at your expense within CHB’s prescribed period, no longer than three months, and restore possession. CHB may remove them and recover costs, or reauction with the structures and settle the balance under term 14.
Public notice 2; terms 8, 17–18 and 25
Which taxes and other charges are separate?
CHB’s notice and terms say GST does not apply to the consideration or premium for these completed units, but applies to annual ground rent. Stamp duty, registration, lease-deed expenses, applicable taxes and other assigned charges are extra. The terms also require the purchaser to deduct and deposit 1% TDS for consideration above ₹50 lakh and provide the receipt; that is deducted from the amount payable to CHB, not added to the price. Confirm the applicable tax treatment before payment.
Inventory row 78; terms 12–13, 20–21 and 24
Can every unit be used for any business?
Check permitted trade, especially for the restaurant: its inventory label does not override term 13’s “New General Trade” restriction or term 24’s General/Special Trade rules. Dividing, combining or altering a unit needs prior written permission. CHB hands properties over as-is without a claim for repairs. Advertising and use rights over end walls of end sites stay with CHB/Chandigarh Administration. The owner must maintain included open spaces to their satisfaction; this matters for the restaurant’s adjoining space.
Terms 19 and 22–23
Can I transfer the leasehold unit later?
Transfer needs CHB’s prior permission, normally after full consideration and other dues are paid, and attracts notified transfer charges. CHB remains owner until the lease deed is executed and registered. The buyer must join the registered agency for maintenance of common portions and services when required. The initial allotment-name restriction is separate from later family-name changes: term 23 provides a permission-and-consent route for specified family members after allotment.
Terms 1(c)–(d), 1(l), 2, 5, 10 and 14
Can CHB change the terms, reject a bid or fail to give possession?
CHB may change any or all terms at any time, withdraw a property, reject the highest bid, or postpone, cancel or extend the auction without reasons. The highest bid needs competent-authority approval. Under term 2, GeM refunds unsuccessful bidders’ EMDs directly and transfers the successful bidder’s EMD to CHB on acceptance of the highest bid. If CHB cannot fulfil its obligation to allot, it returns the 25% payment without a damages claim. If possession fails for reasons beyond CHB’s control, it may offer an equivalent alternative; refusal leads to a refund of consideration without interest.