- Shopkeepers running shops on rent or lease in municipal properties can become their legal owners.
- Covers shops under all urban local bodies, including corporations, councils and nagar panchayats.
- Ownership is priced as a share of the area’s collector rate, from 12.5 per cent for the lowest income category up to the full rate for the highest.
- Requires proof of twelve years of legal possession of the shop.
- Department Of Local Government Contact Details
- Punjab Municipal Corporation Contact Numbers
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Punjab Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme |
| Launch Year | 2026 |
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| Nodal Agency | Department of Local Government, Punjab |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Offline through the concerned SDM Office, Municipal Corporation Office or Municipal Council Office. |
Punjab Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme: Ownership of Municipal Shops for Long-Term Tenants
Thousands of Punjab shopkeepers have run their businesses for years out of shops they rent from the municipality, without ever owning them. The Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme 2026 lets eligible long-term tenants become the legal owners, paying only a share of the area’s collector rate. The share depends on annual income, from 12.5% for the lowest bracket up to the full rate.
The application deadline has passed. The last date was 6 November 2026, and today is 8 November. Contact your SDM office, Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council to ask whether any extension or further window exists. Applications were offline only, and the source says no online portal is confirmed.
What is the scheme?
It is an initiative of the Punjab Department of Local Government. It covers eligible shops owned by Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats. It is the commercial counterpart of Mera Ghar Mere Naam, which gives property rights to homes inside the Lal Lakir. The differences are that this one covers urban local body shops and is run by the Department of Local Government, not the Revenue Department.
Scheme at a glance
| Benefit | Ownership rights to eligible rented or leased municipal shops |
| Who can apply | Lawful tenants or allottees in direct possession, with 12 years of legal possession before 1 April 2020 |
| Nodal agency | Department of Local Government, Punjab |
| Mode of application | Offline, at the SDM office, Municipal Corporation office or Municipal Council office |
| Last date | 6 November 2026 |
| Launch year | 2026 |
What does ownership cost?
You pay a percentage of the collector rate, based on annual income.
| Annual income | Category | Ownership charge |
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| Below ₹3 lakh | EWS | 12.5% of collector rate |
| ₹3 lakh to ₹8 lakh | LIG | 25% |
| ₹8 lakh to ₹13 lakh | MIG | 50% |
| Above ₹13 lakh | Higher income | 100% |
The collector rate differs by city and locality, so the final amount differs for every shop. A Deputy Commissioner-level price fixation committee sets the price for each applicant. The source says concessional pricing applies to shops measuring less than 50 square metres.
Who was eligible?
- You must be a tenant or legal occupant of a shop owned by a Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council or Nagar Panchayat in Punjab.
- You must have at least 12 years of legal possession before 1 April 2020.
- You must provide valid documents proving that possession.
- You must apply through the SDM office, Municipal Corporation office or Municipal Council office.
Who cannot apply?
- Sub-tenants. Only the lawful tenant or allottee in direct possession can apply.
- Unauthorised or illegal occupants, including those occupying parks, streets or public utility land. These won’t be regularised.
Documents
The source lists these, but says the full list isn’t confirmed by official guidelines. Check with your local office.
- Proof of legal possession for 12 years before 1 April 2020
- GST certificate, where applicable
- Electricity bill
- Registration of the firm
- Voter card
- Proof of annual family income, to establish your income slab
How applications worked
- Visit the SDM office, Municipal Council office or Municipal Corporation office covering your shop.
- Collect the application form.
- Fill in your details, the shop details and your annual family income category.
- Attach proof of 12 years of legal possession before 1 April 2020.
- Attach supporting records, such as the GST certificate, electricity bill, firm registration or voter card.
- Submit by 6 November 2026.
- An SDM-level committee scrutinises the application.
- The Deputy Commissioner-level committee fixes the price.
- The resolution goes to the House of your Municipal Council, Corporation or Nagar Panchayat for the final decision.
- Pay the fixed amount to complete the transfer of ownership.
What’s still unclear
The source says detailed official guidelines and the full document list haven’t been verified. If you applied, confirm the procedure and the ownership-transfer formalities with your municipal authority.
Related scheme
Mera Ghar Mere Naam gives proprietary rights to homes inside the Lal Lakir of villages and towns.
Need help?
Contact details appear on the Department of Local Government and Punjab municipal corporation pages. The source gives no phone number or email.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible?
Lawful tenants with 12 years of legal possession before 1 April 2020 of a shop owned by a Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council or Nagar Panchayat.
What was the last date?
6 November 2026.
How much does ownership cost?
12.5% to 100% of the collector rate, depending on annual income.
Can sub-tenants apply?
No.
Is there an online portal?
The source doesn’t confirm one. Applications were made offline.