§1Who it is for
- Udyam-registered MSMEs operating from rented or leased premises in U.T. Chandigarh
Useful if
MSMEs in Chandigarh paying rent under a registered lease.
Do not spend time on it if
Units in their own premises or with informal rent deals.
§2Eligibility
- Udyam Registration Certificate in U.T. Chandigarh
- In commercial operation at application and at disbursement; not a closed unit
- Not a defaulter or NPA with any bank, NBFC or financial institution
- Rent for occupation on or after 1 Apr 2024, actually paid; lease must be valid
- Lease/rent deed duly stamped and registered where law requires
- Premises must be lawfully usable for the activity
- Self-owned premises not eligible; lease from immediate family must be disclosed and needs RFAMC recommendation
§3Benefits
- 20% of eligible rent paid in the financial year, max ₹1,50,000 per financial year, for up to 3 financial-year claims
§4Norms — pattern of assistance
- Eligible rent = basic rent incl. taxes; excludes security deposit, maintenance, electricity, water, municipal charges, brokerage, interest, fines
Part year counted proportionately
- Up to 275 disbursements in total over the guidelines' life
- First come first served; cash payments not eligible
§5Documents
Tick each one as you get it ready.
Copy of latest URC
§6How to apply
- 1
Online on the Department's designated portal within 90 days after close of the financial year (not later than 1 March); offline in exigent cases
§7Pros and cons
Merits
- Helps service and trading MSMEs too, not only factories
- Rent paid since 1 Apr 2024 can be claimed
Demerits
- Needs a registered lease of at least 5 years
- Only 275 payouts in total for the whole UT
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Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.
