Auction of Ground-Floor and First-Floor Shops by Municipal Committee Ratodero

Municipal Committee Ratodero invites participation in a public auction for the allotment of its shops on a monthly rental basis. The shops are situated near the Ratodero branch of the National Bank of Pakistan. The auction covers shops on the ground floor and first floor of the municipal property.

For ground-floor shops, the initial bid is Rs. 6,000,000 and the monthly rent is Rs. 15,000. For first-floor shops, the initial bid is Rs. 5,000,000 and the monthly rent is Rs. 10,000. These initial bid amounts and monthly rents apply to the respective floor categories offered for allotment.

The auction will be held on 16 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chairman's room at the Municipal Committee Ratodero office. If the auction is unsuccessful, a second auction will take place on 19 November 2026, followed by a third auction on 25 November 2026 if required.

Acceptance of the highest offer for any shop will be subject to approval by the competent authority and completion of the prescribed legal formalities. For participation in bidding for ground-floor shops, bidders must deposit 50 percent of the initial amount of Rs. 6,000,000. The successful highest bidder must pay the full amount for the shops together with applicable taxes. Failure to make payment within the prescribed period will result in forfeiture of the security deposit.

Existing tenants and defaulters in respect of Municipal Committee Ratodero property are not eligible to participate in the shop auction, and their applications will not be accepted. Participants must comply with the auction conditions and the required payment arrangements.

Auction documents and further information may be obtained from the Municipal Committee Ratodero office on working days between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The auction committee reserves the right to reject a bid without assigning a reason. The notice is issued by Munir Ahmed Abbasi, Advocate High Court, Chairman, Municipal Committee Ratodero.