Public Auction of Rental Rights for Four Main Bazaar Shops by District Council Hafizabad

District Council Hafizabad invites participation in a public auction of rental rights for four council-owned shops in Main Bazaar. The auction will take place on 18 November 2026 at 12:30 PM at District Council Hall, Hafizabad. The rental period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2031.

The shops offered are Shop No. 6, with a government reserve bid of Rs. 8,000; Shop No. 7, with a government reserve bid of Rs. 8,000; Shop No. 9, with a government reserve bid of Rs. 10,000; and Shop No. 10, with a government reserve bid of Rs. 8,000. The security deposit is Rs. 50,000 for each shop.

Anyone wishing to participate must deposit the required security in cash before the auction. Cheques will not be accepted. Security deposits will be returned to unsuccessful participants after the auction. The successful bidder's security will be adjusted against rent for the final months of the tenancy.

Participants must not be defaulters of District Council Hafizabad or have litigation pending against the council. Relatives of council members or council employees are not eligible to participate. The competent authority reserves the right to reject a bid before acceptance without giving a reason. The rental arrangement for Shop No. 6 is subject to the outcome of the court case concerning that shop, and the successful bidder must comply with the resulting decision.

After approval of the auction, the successful bidder must pay the rent within the prescribed period and execute an agreement. Failure to comply will result in cancellation of the bid and forfeiture of the security deposit. Rent will commence from the date possession is handed over and will increase by 10 percent each year.

The successful bidder must execute the agreement on stamp paper. Failure to pay rent for three consecutive months may result in the shop being sealed and the security being forfeited. Alterations to the shop and subletting to another person are prohibited. Breach of these conditions may lead to cancellation of the tenancy, forfeiture of security and recovery of any loss caused to the shop.

The auction is subject to approval by the Chief Officer, District Council Hafizabad, and the applicable Punjab local government and property rules. Further auction conditions and information may be obtained from the relevant branch of the District Council Hafizabad office.