Cattle markets’ e-auction system launched

LAHORE : The Punjab Local Government Department has formally launched an e-auction system for the leasing of cattle markets across the province ahead of Eidul Azha.

The Punjab Cattle Market Management and Development Company (PCMMDC) will oversee the implementation of the new system, which will bring all 112 registered cattle markets in the province under a unified digital auction platform.

According to officials, the move aims to ensure transparency, curb corruption, and streamline the auction process through digital means.

Online registration for contractors is currently underway and will remain open until May 13. The process includes digital payment facilities, allowing bidders to pay registration fees and other dues entirely online.

The digital bidding will begin at 9am on May 21 and will continue until 6pm on May 23. During this window, contractors will be able to submit their bids through the e-auction portal.

Successful bidders will be required to pay additional security deposits digitally, while all auction results, bid statements, and official certificates will be issued in digital format.

Meanwhile, LG Secretary Shakeel Ahmed Mian inaugurated a new Waste Management Training Centre at the Lahore Waste Management Company’s (LWMC) Thokar workshop on Tuesday.