Punjab Meri Dukan Mere Naam Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Punjab Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme 2026 is an initiative of the Punjab Government's Department of Local Government to provide ownership rights to eligible shopkeepers who have been renting or legally occupying shops owned by urban local bodies. The scheme covers eligible shops under Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats across Punjab. It aims to help long-term tenants become shop owners by allowing them to acquire ownership rights under the scheme's prescribed conditions.

Earlier, Punjab govt has started Mera Ghar Mere Naam Scheme, which provides proprietary rights to people living in houses inside the Lal Lakir of villages and towns. Meri Dukan Mere Naam carries the same principle into commercial property. The difference is that this one covers shops owned by urban local bodies, and it is run by the Department of Local Government rather than the Revenue Department.

Under the Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme, shopkeepers must establish at least 12 years of legal possession before 1 April 2020 to qualify for consideration. Eligible applicants must provide documents proving their legal possession, such as an electricity bill, GST registration certificate, where applicable, and other relevant records. The concerned authorities will examine applications to determine whether applicants meet the scheme's eligibility requirements.

The Punjab Government has announced concessional ownership charges based on the applicant's annual income. Applicants earning below ₹3 lakh annually can acquire an eligible shop at 12.5% of the applicable collector rate. Those earning ₹3 lakh to ₹8 lakh can pay 25%, applicants earning ₹8 lakh to ₹13 lakh can pay 50%, and applicants earning above ₹13 lakh must pay 100% of the collector rate. The applicable price and eligibility must be confirmed by the concerned authorities under the scheme's prescribed rules.

Eligible shopkeepers can apply for the Punjab Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme offline by visiting the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office, Municipal Corporation Office or Municipal Council Office. Applicants should obtain the prescribed application form, attach the required supporting documents and submit them for verification. According to the announcement, an SDM-level committee will examine applications, while a committee at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) level will determine the applicable price.

The last date to submit Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme application form is 6 November 2026. Shopkeepers who meet the legal possession requirement should contact their concerned municipal authority to confirm the application procedure, document requirements and ownership-transfer formalities before submitting their applications. Detailed official implementation guidelines and the complete prescribed document list have not been verified from the information currently available.

Scheme Benefits

The Punjab Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme aims to provide ownership rights to eligible shopkeepers who have been legally occupying shops owned by Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats on rent or lease for at least 12 years before 1 April 2020.

• Provides an opportunity to obtain ownership rights to shops currently held on rent or lease from urban local bodies.
• Eligible applicants can acquire shop ownership at a price linked to the applicable collector rate, depending on their annual income.
• The scheme covers eligible shops owned by Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats across Punjab.
• The scheme aims to help long-term shop tenants obtain legal ownership of their shops instead of continuing solely as tenants or lessees.
• Applicants can submit documents such as electricity bills, GST registration certificates, where applicable, and other relevant records to support their claim of legal possession.
• The application process includes scrutiny by an SDM-level committee and price determination by a committee at the Deputy Commissioner level.

Ownership Charges Under Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme

Under the Punjab Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme, eligible shopkeepers can obtain ownership rights by paying a percentage of the applicable collector rate. The payable amount depends on the applicant's annual income, as shown below.

Note: The collector rate varies from city to city and locality to locality, so the final amount differs for every shop. The actual price for an individual applicant is fixed by a price fixation committee at the Deputy Commissioner level, not by the applicant or the shopkeeper's local office.

Eligibility Requirements

Shopkeepers must meet the following eligibility conditions to apply for the Punjab Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme and obtain ownership rights to eligible shops owned by urban local bodies.

• The applicant must be a tenant or legal occupant of a shop owned by a Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council or Nagar Panchayat in Punjab.
• The applicant must have at least 12 years of legal possession of the shop before 1 April 2020.
• The applicant must provide valid documents to establish their legal possession of the shop.
• Concessional pricing applies to shops measuring less than 50 square metres
• The applicant must apply through the concerned SDM Office, Municipal Corporation Office or Municipal Council Office.

Who Cannot Apply

The Minister has named two clear exclusions under the scheme.

• Sub-tenants are not eligible; only the lawful tenant or allottee in direct possession can apply
• Unauthorised or illegal occupants are outside the scheme, including those occupying parks, streets or public utility land, which will not be regularised

Required Documents

Shopkeepers applying for the Punjab Meri Dukan, Mere Naam Scheme must provide documents to establish their legal possession of the shop and support their application for ownership rights. The following documents are mentioned in the scheme-related announcements:

• Proof of legal possession of the shop for 12 years before 1 April 2020
• GST certificate
• Electricity bill
• Registration of the firm
• Voter card
• Proof of annual family income, to establish the applicable income slab

Note: The complete list of required documents has not yet been confirmed through detailed scheme guidelines. Applicants should contact their concerned SDM Office, Municipal Corporation Office or Municipal Council Office to confirm the prescribed document list before submitting the application.

Steps to Apply

Eligible shopkeepers can apply for the Punjab Meri Dukaan, Mere Naam Scheme through the concerned government office responsible for their shop. Shopkeepers can follow the steps below to apply for the Meri Dukaan, Mere Naam Scheme and begin the process of obtaining ownership rights to their shops.

• Visit the SDM office, Municipal Council office or Municipal Corporation office that your shop falls under
• Collect the application form for the Meri Dukan Mere Naam Scheme from the office concerned
• Fill in your details, the details of the shop, and your annual family income category
• Attach proof of legal possession of the shop for 12 years before 1 April 2020
• Attach supporting records such as the GST certificate, electricity bill, firm registration or voter card
• Submit the completed application at the office on or before 6 November 2026
• Wait for scrutiny of your application by the SDM-level committee
• The Deputy Commissioner-level price fixation committee then fixes the price payable for your shop
• The resolution goes to the House of your Municipal Council, Corporation or Nagar Panchayat for the final decision
• Pay the fixed amount as directed to complete the transfer of ownership.

Relevant Links

• Department of Local Government, Punjab

Contact Information

• Department Of Local Government Contact Details
• Punjab Municipal Corporation Contact Numbers