Archive · 24 May 2025
Chandigarh: Auction of Unsold Liquor Vends Resumes
The Chandigarh government is re-auctioning liquor stores after previous winners failed to pay.
The department had to re-auction 48 liquor vends due to contractors' defaults.
The government has already made nearly 23 crore rupees by forfeiting the earnest money and security deposits of the cancelled liquor vends.
The latest auction round started on Friday, with bids opening on June 2.
Previous auctions have seen varying success, with some stores fetching high prices.
In the auction held on March 21 under the Chandigarh Excise Policy 2025-26, the department auctioned 96 of the total 97 liquor vends.
These actions generate revenue for the government.
The UT excise department restarted the e-auction of remaining liquor vends.
Bids are scheduled to be opened on June 2.
The department is re-auctioning 48 liquor vends.
Previous auctions generated significant revenue.
The administration earned nearly Rs 23 crore from forfeited deposits.
- Who
- The UT excise department and contractors.
- What
- Re-auction of unsold liquor vends.
- When
- Auctions have occurred on various dates, most recently on Friday.
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- Due to contractors failing to pay and deposit the stipulated amount, the administration decided to re-auction the vends.
- Total Vends for Auction
- 48
- Next Bids Opening
- June 2
- Revenue from Forfeited Deposits
- 23 crore
- Highest Bid (previous auction)
- Sector 38-D
- Highest Bid Amount
- Rs 11.11 crore
- Department Conducting Auction
- Chandigarh Excise Department