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**Summary:**

The Sulur Selection Grade Town Panchayat in India has successfully leased out 90% of the 40 shops in a newly constructed commercial complex built on the site of the old bus stand. The complex, costing ₹3 crore, is expected to generate steady revenue for the local body. The old bus stand was deemed structurally unsafe and relocated in 2020, paving the way for the commercial development.

**News Article:**

**Sulur Commercial Complex Near Full Occupancy After Successful Lease Bidding**

**TIRUPPUR, INDIA – September 18, 2025** – The Sulur Selection Grade Town Panchayat is celebrating the near-complete lease-out of its new commercial complex, built on the site of the former Sulur Bus Stand. Officials announced today that 90% of the 40 shops within the complex have been successfully leased to bidders on a three-year term. Only four units remain available.

The ₹3 crore project was undertaken after the original Sulur Bus Stand, which had been in operation since 1992, was deemed structurally unsound following inspections in 2017. The old bus stand generated ₹2.8 lakh per month from 12 shops. Citing water leakages and structural weaknesses, the panchayat council decided to relocate the bus services to a larger, more modern facility. The New Bus Stand, constructed on 2.34 acres with 12 bus bays and 19 shops at a cost of ₹5.3 crore, opened in 2020. This then freed up the original site for redevelopment.

“The Old Bus Stand was in need of replacement. Rather than letting it sit unused, we decided to convert it into a commercial complex that would benefit both the traveling public and the local residents,” explained a senior official from the Sulur Selection Grade Town Panchayat. “We are very pleased with the high level of interest in the commercial spaces and anticipate that the complex will generate steady revenue for the local body. This also provides new opportunities for local businesses.”

The Sulur Selection Grade Town Panchayat hopes the complex will revitalize the area and provide convenient amenities for commuters and residents alike. The Panchayat expects the revenue generated will help improve public services in the town.

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