Pakpattan District Council Auction of 1,023 Government-Owned Shops in Pakpattan and Arifwala

The Administrator, District Council Pakpattan, invites public bidding for the rental of Punjab Government-owned shops in markets across Pakpattan District. The auction covers 84 shops in Pakpattan and 939 shops in Arifwala. Auction proceedings will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Assistant Commissioner of the relevant tehsil.

The proceedings relate to shops previously offered for auction on 2 August 2023 and are governed by Punjab Local Government notifications bearing references 1837-2019/653-CS(III), 30-09-2019 and 716-2023/1454-CS(VI), together with the applicable government property leasing rules.

Pakpattan Shop Auction Schedule

Arifwala Shop Auction Schedule

Auction and Tenancy Conditions

The auction will be conducted by the auction subcommittee under the supervision of the relevant district and tehsil authorities, in accordance with the Punjab Local Government property leasing rules. Bidding and rent assessment will be subject to the applicable government rules and approved rates.

Annual rent will increase by 10%. Changes to the governing law or rules will apply to the tenancy. The successful bidder must bear applicable stamp duty and federal and provincial taxes.

The successful bidder must deposit three months’ advance rent as security with the relevant council and comply with the prescribed payment conditions. The auction terms also contain applicable 10% and 5% financial provisions. The right to occupy a shop will take effect through an agreement approved by the competent authority.

Monthly rent must be paid by the third day of each month. Default may lead to sealing of the shop, penalties and cancellation of the tenancy under the applicable council procedure. Government rent and other payable charges must be deposited regularly.

A tenant may not transfer the shop or tenancy to another person, allow another person to operate the business in place of the tenant, or sublet the premises. Structural alterations are prohibited without the required approval.

Existing tenants remain subject to the prevailing government rules, security requirements and applicable auction expenses. Outstanding rent may be recovered as arrears of land revenue through the competent authority. Refund of an earlier security deposit will be subject to verification of the tenancy and payment record.

Participation and the resulting tenancy are subject to registration, the required agreement and approval by the competent authority. An auction bid does not, by itself, establish an unconditional right to the shop.

Existing occupants wishing to participate must clear outstanding rent and produce the payment receipt. Shop rent defaulters and persons with outstanding council dues are ineligible to participate.

The successful bidder must execute a lease agreement and pay the required stamp duty and agreement expenses. If a shop is required for the council’s own use or another official purpose, the tenant must vacate it in accordance with the applicable terms and may not claim compensation or damages on that account.

Shops will be rented in their existing condition. Repairs and permitted improvements are the tenant’s responsibility and expense. Construction or alterations require prior approval and must follow the approved plan. The tenant acquires tenancy rights only, while ownership remains with the government.

Following approval of the auction and payment of the required amounts, the successful bidder must arrange possession in accordance with the tenancy terms. Disputes concerning occupation or possession may not be used to obstruct government business.

Unlawful business activities are prohibited. The tenant is responsible for activities conducted in the premises, and violations may result in cancellation of the tenancy. The council may cancel an agreement in the public interest through the applicable legal procedure. Tenants must comply with Punjab Local Government law and the required legal undertakings. Existing tenants will have a right of refusal under the applicable rules.

Repeat Auction Dates

If shops remain unauctioned on the scheduled dates, they will be offered again on 3 December 2026 in Pakpattan and 4 December 2026 in Arifwala. Any shops still remaining will be offered in the final auction on 7 December 2026 in Pakpattan and 8 December 2026 in Arifwala.

Information and Contacts

For further information, contact the Assistant Commissioner, Pakpattan, at 0457-921093; the Assistant Commissioner, Arifwala, at 0457-921095; or the Chief Officer, District Council Pakpattan, at 0457-920074.

Issuing authority: Administrator, District Council Pakpattan. Publication reference: IPL No. 12007.