Enemy Properties Worth ₹2,930 Crore Monetised Across India
Government steps up auctions, valuation and bidder-friendly reforms to fast-track disposal
- Enemy properties sold under Enemy Property Act, 1968
- Assets worth ₹2,930 crore monetised as of January 28, 2026
- Valuation done by District-level committees and empanelled valuers
- Government eases auction norms to attract more bidders
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 4th Feb: The Government of India has monetised movable and immovable enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore across the country as of January 28, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Enemy Property Act, 1968, the Ministry of Home Affairs informed Parliament.
In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said the disposal and monetisation of enemy properties are carried out strictly under the legal framework laid down through various rules and guidelines, including the Enemy Property Rules, 2015, and subsequent disposal orders issued between 2018 and 2020.
Before any enemy property is sold, valuation of immovable assets is conducted by a Valuation Committee chaired by the District Magistrate of the district concerned. In cases where the value exceeds ₹1 crore, an additional market valuation is carried out through empanelled valuers. The valuation reports are then placed before the Enemy Property Disposal Committee, which makes recommendations to the Central Government.
The Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI) oversees the entire process, ensuring transparency and compliance with statutory norms.
To accelerate monetisation, the government has taken several reform measures. These include designating District Magistrates as ex-officio Deputy Custodians and other revenue officials as assistant custodians and inspectors, strengthening CEPI’s regional and headquarters offices, and issuing a standard operating procedure for wider publicity of auctions.
To attract more bidders, the government has reduced the pre-bid Earnest Money Deposit from 10 per cent to 5 per cent and extended the payment period for successful bidders from 21 days to 120 days. In cases where no bids are received after three e-auctions, the reserve price is reduced by 10 per cent before re-auctioning.
Additionally, enemy properties valued below ₹1 crore in rural areas and below ₹5 crore in urban areas are now offered to existing occupants for purchase.
The Minister said these steps are aimed at ensuring faster disposal, improved participation in auctions and effective monetisation of enemy properties in line with the law.
