Auction of Mineral Welfare Cess Collection Rights by Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner Balochistan

The Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner Balochistan invites bids for welfare cess collection rights relating to minerals for the financial year 2026-27. The collection areas are divided into seven packages covering minor minerals and major/minor minerals. Each package has a separate call deposit requirement and auction time.

Package 1 covers minor minerals in Mastung, Kalat and Surab. The required call deposit is Rs. 500,000, and the auction is scheduled for 18 November 2026 at 12:00 noon. Package 2 covers minor minerals in the Kachhi, Bolan and Sibi areas. Its call deposit is Rs. 100,000, with the auction on 18 November 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Package 3 covers minor minerals in Kharan, Washuk and Panjgur. Its call deposit is Rs. 100,000, and the auction will take place on 18 November 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Package 4 covers minor minerals in Zhob, Sherani and Musakhel. The call deposit is Rs. 300,000, and its auction is scheduled for 18 November 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Package 5 concerns major/minor minerals in the Chagai area. Its call deposit is Rs. 5,000,000, with the auction on 18 November 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Package 6 concerns minor minerals and requires a call deposit of Rs. 1,000,000. Its auction will take place on 18 November 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Package 7 concerns major/minor minerals, including collection areas in Khuzdar, Lasbela and Hub. The required call deposit is Rs. 8,000,000, and the auction is scheduled for 19 November 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Participants must submit the applicable call deposit by 16 November 2026 during office hours. Call deposits must be made in the name of the Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner Balochistan. Auction forms cost Rs. 1,000.

The auctions will be held at the office of the Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner Balochistan, Samungli Road, Quetta. Participation and award are subject to the auction conditions, including the successful bidder's payment obligations and the competent authority's approval.