# Centre to auction enemy properties in UP, no lease renewals 2026-08-13T08:57:02+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Union Home Ministry has directed that no lease or tenancy of enemy property be renewed after expiry, with authorities to take possession and auction the assets. Occupants with valid contracts must vacate after expiry; those illegally occupying property get 15 days to leave or face eviction. There are about 5,600 enemy properties in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In Lucknow alone, Halwasiya Market pays Rs 700 monthly rent for 10,000 sq m, and Kohli Brothers pays Rs 250 for 400 sq m. The Custodian of Enemy Property for India has written to district magistrates to enforce the order. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in Tags: auction, enemy property, Home Ministry, lease expiry, UP Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/centre-to-auction-enemy-properties-in-up-no-lease-renewals/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/centre-to-auction-enemy-properties-in-up-no-lease-renewals/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.