(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in rule 3 but subject to rules 4 and 5 and sub rule
(1) of rule 7 corner site in the market yard shall be allowed through public auction on lease-cum-sale basis to any licensed markets functionary. The procedure specified in sub-rules (1) and (2) of rule 3 shall apply mutatis mutandis for such allotment.
(2) Any person desirous of making an application under this rule shall make an application I Form-III along with an initial deposit which shall not be less than twenty five percent of the value of the site.
(3) The highest bidder shall remit twenty five percent of the bid amount quoted by him after deducting the initial deposit already made within one week from the date of auction failing which the initial deposit made by highest bidder shall be forfeited and the second highest bidder will be given a chance for payment of such amount. In case the second highest bidder also fails to pay the amount the market committee shall hold re-auction.