The Chandigarh estate office has shortlisted about 25 properties for auction by April-end and plans to monetise nearly 1,000 vacant government properties in 2026-27, targeting over ₹1,000 crore, ETRealty reported in April 2026.
What is on offer
The inventory includes around 130 residential sites, 205 commercial sites, 168 industrial sites, five nursing-home sites and one institutional site, the report said. The Indian Express reported in September 2026 that the Deputy Commissioner had announced 134 vacant residential plots, ranging from one marla (25 sq yards) to one acre.
The first batch of about 25 residential, commercial and institutional properties is mostly residential. These will be offered on a freehold basis, according to ETRealty.
Targets and schedule
The estate office aims to raise ₹200-250 crore in the first quarter of 2026-27 and more than ₹1,000 crore over the year, the report said. It plans monthly e-auctions, but the schedule for the new financial year was awaiting approval at the time of the report.
The office is checking shortlisted properties for encumbrances. ETRealty said the auctions will depend on market response.
The administration says regular auctions will help prevent illegal occupation, make better use of government land and buildings, and raise revenue from vacant properties, the report said.
Related auctions
The Hindustan Times reported in December 2025 that about 140 plots of 1 to 4 kanals in Industrial Area Phase 3 would be auctioned from April 2026, with ten plots offered in each phase. The Times of India reported in July 2026 that the Municipal Corporation planned an e-auction of 20 commercial properties in Manimajra, followed by about 80 more vacant properties in phases.
Asking prices in Chandigarh
Asking prices on PropertyWala put apartments for sale in Chandigarh City at about ₹11,472 per sq ft (2025 Q4 to 2026 Q3), down 13.2% on the year before.1 Independent houses are listed at about ₹18,534 per sq ft (2023 Q4 to 2026 Q1).
Office space for rent is listed at about ₹81 per sq ft (2025 Q2 to 2026 Q2), down 22% on the year before. Listings in the city are mostly apartments, followed by independent houses and office spaces, as well as some multipurpose buildings and shops or showrooms.
The Times of India reported in June 2026 that new collector rates had raised property registration costs in the city.
What to watch
The approved auction calendar and reserve prices will show how much of the inventory reaches the market each month. The estate office has said results will depend on bidder response. Readers can follow apartments, houses and offices on the Chandigarh City page.
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Asking prices on PropertyWala listings, not the prices at which properties in Chandigarh sold.↩