Auction of Timber at Bani, Bari Gali and Dhirkot Depots by Bagh Forest Division

The Divisional Forest Officer, Bagh Forest Division, Azad Kashmir, invites bidders to a public auction of timber held at the division's timber sale depots. The auction will take place on 21 November 2026, with separate sessions at Bani, Bari Gali and Dhirkot. The timber is offered in the following lots, with volumes stated in cubic feet.

The Bani depot auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. Lot 01/26 comprises 88 pieces of Class IV Chir timber, measuring 86.57 cubic feet. Lot 02/26 comprises 57 pieces of Class III Chir timber, measuring 11.69 cubic feet. Lot 03/26 comprises 14 pieces of Deodar timber, measuring 22.92 cubic feet. These three lots comprise 159 pieces with a total volume of 121.18 cubic feet.

The Bari Gali depot auction will begin at 12:00 noon. Lot 01/26 comprises 49 pieces of Class IV Chir timber, measuring 270 cubic feet. Lot 02/26 comprises 38 pieces of Class IV Chir timber, measuring 270 cubic feet. Lot 03/26 comprises 27 pieces of Class IV Chir timber, measuring 249 cubic feet. These three lots comprise 114 pieces with a total volume of 789 cubic feet.

The Dhirkot depot auction will begin at 2:00 p.m. Lot 01/26 comprises four pieces of Class I Deodar timber, measuring 74 cubic feet. Lot 02/26 comprises seven pieces of Class II Deodar timber, measuring 80 cubic feet. Lot 03/26 comprises seven pieces of Class III Deodar timber, measuring 41 cubic feet. Lot 04/26 comprises three pieces of Class III Kail timber, measuring 42 cubic feet. Lot 05/26 comprises ten pieces of Class III Kail timber, measuring 95 cubic feet.

The successful bidder must pay 20 percent of the bid amount on the spot and pay the full amount and remove the timber within one month. The auction committee reserves the right to accept or reject bids without assigning a reason. The successful bidder is responsible for applicable government taxes and charges. Depot rent will be charged at one rupee per cubic foot after 30 days from the auction date. Failure to remove the timber within the stipulated period may result in forfeiture of the security money to the government. Timber quantities may vary.

Further auction terms can be obtained from the office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Bagh Forest Division, Azad Kashmir. The officer named in the notice is Azhar Bashir Chughtai. Contact telephone: 05823-920068.