Current Application Window (Tentative Deadline: 26/01/2026)
If you are a factory owner or manufacturer planning to apply for an industrial plot in Jamnagar, GIDC Shekhpat is one of the notified industrial estates where applications are accepted through the official GIDC portal.
This guide explains eligibility, indicative cost, documents required, and the application process in simple terms, based on information published by Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC).
1️⃣ What is GIDC Shekhpat, Jamnagar?
Shekhpat is an industrial estate developed by GIDC in Jamnagar district, Gujarat. Plots in this estate are earmarked for industrial and manufacturing use as per GIDC zoning regulations.
Applications for plots are accepted online only through the GIDC portal, subject to plot availability and scrutiny by GIDC.
2️⃣ Who is Eligible to Apply?
As per GIDC norms, the following applicants may apply:
- Individual / Proprietor
- Partnership Firm
- LLP / Private Limited Company
- Existing industrial units planning expansion
- New manufacturing units
📌 Final eligibility and allotment are decided solely by GIDC, based on documents and project details submitted.
3️⃣ Plot Categories & Indicative Price
GIDC has notified two categories for the Shekhpat industrial estate:
🔹 Category-1
Plot size: Up to 3,000 sq. meters
Indicative allotment price: ₹2,650 per sq. meter
🔹 Category-2
Plot size: Above 3,000 sq. meters
Indicative allotment price: ₹3,360 per sq. meter
📌 Prices are as per the GIDC allotment price list and are subject to revision by GIDC from time to time.
4️⃣ Other Costs (As per GIDC Rules)
In addition to the plot price, the following charges may apply:
- Frontage charges (where applicable)
- Stamp duty and registration charges (as per Government of Gujarat rules)
- Utility connection charges such as water and electricity (applied at later stages)
All charges are payable strictly as per GIDC and Government regulations.
5️⃣ Documents Required for Application
As per GIDC application guidelines, applicants are generally required to submit:
- Online application form through the GIDC portal
- Project Report (DPR)
- Basic layout plan (indicative plot utilisation, not a sanctioned building plan)
- PAN card
- Aadhaar / address proof
- Business constitution documents, where applicable
- Undertaking or declaration as prescribed by GIDC
📌 The exact list of documents is available on the GIDC portal and may vary depending on the applicant type and project nature.
6️⃣ Is Layout Plan Required?
Yes.
GIDC requires a basic layout plan indicating the proposed utilisation of the plot, such as:
- Factory shed
- Storage area
- Office and utilities
- Open or green area
📌 This is not a sanctioned building plan. It is only an indicative layout submitted for application purposes.
7️⃣ Payment Structure (No Need to Pay Full Amount at Once)
As per GIDC policy, applicants are not required to pay the full plot cost upfront. The typical payment structure includes:
- 30% down payment within the time specified in the Offer-cum-Allotment letter
- Remaining 70% payable in quarterly instalments
- Initial moratorium period available as per GIDC policy
- Interest charged on instalments as decided by GIDC from time to time
📌 Exact payment terms are clearly mentioned in the allotment letter issued by GIDC.
8️⃣ Common Mistakes Applicants Should Avoid
- ❌ Applying without proper project planning
- ❌ Requesting a large plot size without clear justification
- ❌ Submitting incomplete or inconsistent documents
- ❌ Mentioning “future use” without explaining utilisation through layout
✔ A proper DPR and a clear conceptual layout plan help avoid objections during scrutiny.
9️⃣ How We Help (As Chartered Accountants)
As a professional CA firm, we assist manufacturers and industrial applicants with:
- Understanding eligibility and indicative cost
- Plot size planning based on actual project requirements
- Preparation of Project Report (DPR)
- Conceptual layout planning for application purposes
- Guidance during the GIDC application process
- Compliance support after allotment, as required
📌 We do not claim any guarantee or influence. Final allotment is strictly subject to GIDC rules and decision.