Proddatur Municipality in Andhra Pradesh has brought 124 vacant residential housing plots in the IDSMT Layout at Nethaji Nagar, Bollavaram, to online auction.
The Municipality’s published upset rate is ₹16,840 per sq yd, while the plots included in this auction range from approximately 219.11 sq yd to 461.56 sq yd. The published schedule requires registration, applicable fees and the plot-specific Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to be completed by 20 September 2026 at 5 PM, with the live e-auction scheduled for 23 September 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM.
For buyers considering a government plot in Proddatur, however, the number of plots and starting rate tell only part of the story. The payment timeline, bidding extension rule, road width, plot facing and post-auction obligations are equally important.
These figures are compiled from the municipal proceedings and the auction material associated with Bhoo Konugolu Notification 00694. The Government of Andhra Pradesh’s Bhoo Konugolu portal is the official platform for registration, EMD payment and online bidding.
What exactly is Proddatur Municipality auctioning?
The present auction is for 124 residential plots in one IDSMT layout at Bollavaram.
One detail deserves attention: the 124 plots are not the entire vacant inventory of the larger layout.
According to the municipal proceedings cited in the auction research, 518 plots remained vacant in the larger layout, while 124 of those vacant plots were selected for this particular e-auction round. Therefore, buyers should read “124 plots” as the inventory being offered in the current auction—not as the total number of unsold plots in the entire development.
Which plot sizes are available?
Although the total inventory is 124 plots, most of it is concentrated in just two sizes.
This means 110 out of 124 plots, or about 88.7%, fall into the 266.67 sq yd and 333.33 sq yd categories.
Across the complete inventory, 14 different area values are recorded, with the smallest at 219.11 sq yd and the largest at 461.56 sq yd.
For a buyer, this concentration can make comparison easier because a large portion of the auction inventory has relatively standardised plot sizes.
East, west, north or south-facing plots?
The auction inventory also provides a reasonably balanced mix of plot orientations.
The individual auction rows record the plot number, area, facing, road width and boundaries, so buyers should compare the exact plot entry rather than selecting a site only on the basis of size.
What does the ₹16,840 per sq yd upset rate mean?
The Municipality’s published figure is ₹16,840 per sq yd.
This is the important official rate to understand. A separate rupee amount for every plot is not printed as an individual total in the material described by the source. The frequently quoted approximate range of ₹36.90 lakh to ₹77.73 lakh is instead calculated by multiplying each plot’s published area by ₹16,840 per sq yd.
To make that easier to understand:
Important: These are arithmetic estimates based on the published area and upset rate. They should not be presented as separately quoted municipal sale prices. The final acquisition cost can be higher because the auction price depends on competitive bidding, while stamp duty, registration charges, taxes and other applicable charges are additional.
How much does it cost to participate?
A bidder needs more than just registration on the portal.
The processing and platform fees are described as non-refundable.
The ₹1 lakh EMD is plot-specific for bidding eligibility. The terms also allow a bidder to participate in more than one plot auction, but sufficient separate deposits are required according to the number of plots on which the bidder wants to remain eligible as the highest bidder.
Who can participate?
The auction terms cited by the source allow Indian individuals above 18 years of age and Indian registered firms to participate.
Before registration, the terms require documents including:
Applicants should still check the latest requirements on the official portal before making any payment because auction records can be corrected or updated.
How will the online bidding work?
This is a forward e-auction, which means bidders compete by increasing the price.
Therefore, buyers should not assume that bidding will necessarily finish exactly at 5 PM. A late bid can extend the auction repeatedly.
The Municipality also retains discretion regarding acceptance of the highest bid. Becoming the highest online bidder does not by itself mean that every subsequent allotment formality has automatically been completed.
What happens after you become the highest bidder?
This is perhaps the most important financial section for a serious buyer.
The ₹1 lakh EMD should therefore not be mistaken for the main financial commitment.
For example, if a buyer’s winning bid is ₹50 lakh, 25% works out to ₹12.50 lakh. After adjusting the EMD according to the applicable terms, the buyer would have to arrange the balance needed to reach the 25% payment level within the prescribed time.
The practical lesson is simple: arrange funding before bidding, not after winning.
A clause buyers should verify before bidding
The auction research highlights an unusual wording in the payment schedule.
According to its reading of the Municipality’s terms, the table literally mentions “18% per month” on the defaulted amount for a possible additional 30-day period after the balance-payment deadline. The source itself flags this wording because it is unusually onerous and says bidders should verify the rate and its calculation directly with Proddatur Municipality.
Carpet Area would therefore recommend not assuming that the wording means 18% per annum or interpreting it independently. Anyone considering the auction should read the original terms and obtain clarification from the authority where necessary.
What happens to the EMD if you don’t win?
The terms summarised by the source say EMDs of bidders other than the highest bidders are to be refunded within 10 days after closure of the e-auction, without interest.
Different consequences can apply where a highest bidder withdraws or fails to comply with subsequent payment conditions, so the forfeiture clauses should be read before placing a bid.
What should buyers check before placing a bid?
Before entering the auction, compare the exact plot number, area, facing, road width and boundaries with the official plot schedule and layout plan. Physical site inspection is also important because the municipal terms require bidders to satisfy themselves about the plot’s location, size and site conditions before participating.
Buyers should also decide their maximum bid beforehand. The ₹16,840 per sq yd figure is an upset rate, not necessarily the final price. Competitive bidding can push the successful bid higher, while registration, stamp duty, taxes and other applicable costs need to be budgeted separately.
Is this auction worth watching?
The Proddatur auction is notable because it combines 124 government residential plots in a single layout, a clearly published ₹16,840 per sq yd upset rate, a wide choice of orientations and plot sizes, and online bidding through the Andhra Pradesh Government’s dedicated Bhoo Konugolu system.
The biggest concentration is in the 266.67 sq yd category, followed by 333.33 sq yd plots, so these two sizes deserve particular attention from buyers comparing affordability and usability.
At the same time, bidders should focus as much on the payment conditions as on the starting rate. Winning a plot creates a relatively quick requirement to reach the 25% payment level within 15 calendar days, followed by the balance-payment deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How many plots are available in the Proddatur Municipality auction?
The current auction covers 124 residential housing plots in the IDSMT Layout at Nethaji Nagar, Bollavaram.
What is the upset rate for the Nethaji Nagar plots?
The published upset rate is ₹16,840 per sq yd.
What is the EMD?
The EMD is ₹1 lakh per plot.
What is the last date for registration?
The published deadline for registration, fees and deposit is 20 September 2026 at 5 PM.
When will bidding take place?
The live e-auction is scheduled for 23 September 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM, subject to the notified extension mechanism for late bids.
Where will registration and bidding take place?
Registration, EMD payment and bidding take place through the Government of Andhra Pradesh Bhoo Konugolu Urban Land e-Auction Portal. The relevant record is Notification ID 00694.
Sources
Primary official source: Government of Andhra Pradesh — Bhoo Konugolu Urban Land e-Auction Portal. Open official Bhoo Konugolu portal
Municipal document referenced: Proddatur Municipality Proceedings Rc. No. 473/1987/G1 dated 26 August 2026, along with the digitally signed auction terms and Notification 00694.
Secondary source used to analyse the municipal documents: BiddingPulse’s source-cited review of the Proddatur Municipality auction. Read the Proddatur 124-plot auction research
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