Auction of Timber and Fuelwood by Forest Circle Mirpur

The Conservator of Forests, Forest Circle Mirpur, invites participation in an open competitive sale of timber held at depots under its administration. The sale is governed by the Forest Policy 2025 and the government notification dated 7 May 2026.

The Mirpur Forest Division lot comprises 16,430 cubic feet of timber and will be auctioned on 23 November 2026. The Bhimber Forest Division lot comprises 12,293 cubic feet of timber and 29 tonnes of fuelwood and will be auctioned on 24 November 2026. Auctions will begin at 10:00 a.m. The quantities offered for sale may be increased or decreased.

Under Clause 26 of the Forest Policy, a bidder must deposit an amount equivalent to at least 10% of the reserve price before participating in bidding. Following approval of the bid, the successful bidder must complete payment of the remaining royalty, income tax and other applicable dues within 90 days of the auction. Payment concessions and additional charges apply according to the payment periods laid down in the policy. Completion of payment and removal of the purchased timber are subject to the policy's prescribed time limits, including the applicable 110-day period.

Under Clause 27, failure to complete the required payments and removal of timber within the prescribed period may result in forfeiture of the initial 10% deposit and cancellation of the sale. Following cancellation, the Forest Department may take back the timber. Timber already sold by the successful bidder, bearing the purchaser's ownership mark and covered by a delivery order, will be treated as Not Sold lots in accordance with the stated conditions.

Clause 29 provides for an extension of up to 20 days beyond the initial 90-day payment period, subject to the prescribed charges. After completing payments, the successful bidder may obtain permission to remove the timber. The successful bidder is responsible for applicable taxes, FDF and other charges under Clause 17 of the policy and must comply with the timber-sale and Finished Wood Product requirements under Clause 25.

The competent authority may accept or reject any bid without assigning a reason. The advertisement is also available on the AJK-PPRA website at www.Ajkppra.gov.pk. Further auction terms and conditions may be obtained from the office of the Conservator of Forests, Forest Circle Mirpur, during office hours.