Auction of Signboard and Latrine Fee Collection Rights by Tehsil Municipal Administration Balakot

Tehsil Municipal Administration Balakot invites participation in an online auction for the collection rights of two revenue sources for the remaining seven months of financial year 2026-27, from 1 December 2026 to 30 June 2027. The lots are signboard fees and latrine fees in Balakot. The earnest money amounts listed against these lots are Rs. 63,635 for signboard fees and Rs. 800 for latrine fees.

The auction will be conducted through the E-Baldia/E-Auction system. Interested participants can access https://cfms.lgkp.gov.pk, select E-Baldia and then the auction option, and participate in the relevant scheduled auction under the Active section. Participation and bidding must take place within the prescribed auction period.

Online bidding will begin at 08:00 on Monday, 30 November 2026, and close at 16:00 on Wednesday, 2 December 2026. Both lots follow this auction schedule and cover the same seven-month collection period.

To participate, bidders must provide a call deposit equal to 5% of their total bid in favour of the Tehsil Municipal Officer, TMA Balakot. A copy of the original call deposit must be uploaded to the system before participation in the auction. Where a bid increases by more than 30% over the initial bid, an additional amount equivalent to the 5% call deposit must be deposited.

After the online auction ends, the successful bidder must contact the office within three working days. The successful bidder's original call deposit will be converted into security equal to 5% of the total bid. The required advance first instalment of 15% or 50%, according to the applicable schedule, must be submitted together with an attested registration copy and a photocopy of the national identity card. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the call deposit and cancellation of the bid. The 5% call deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be returned by TMA Balakot. Any difference arising in the successful bidder's security deposit must be deposited with the Tehsil Municipal Officer on the following day.

The auction is subject to the provincial government's notification dated 7 May 2026 concerning revenue sources for financial year 2026-27. Further information and instructions may be obtained from the office of Tehsil Municipal Administration Balakot.