DEVELOPMENT OF STAR HOTELS IN AMARAVATI
NIT No. CRDA-14024(34)/158/2017
S. Clause Referred Queries from various
No. participants
1. Part 1, Section Land allotment up - to what
3: Clause 3.4 extent APCRDA will grant?
In case the intended
eligible buyer / bidder
wanted to build and
develop Multi
Entertainment apart from
Star Hotel? Then the
requirement of land is
needed more. In the RFP
minimum allotment of lands
is subject to category of
Star.
2. Part 1, Section We will like to know the
3: Clause 3.4 exact location and
neighbourhood of hotel
plots
3. Part 1, Section The allotment of plots need
2: Clause 2.4 to be made on different
prime places keeping in
view traffic congestion,
ease of doing business and
uniform development of
entire Amaravathi Capital
CLARIFICATIONS TO QUERIES
Original Clause Clarification
Following are the minimum land area to be allotted for each category of Plot area considered for
hotel specified in section 2.1. The location maps for the below allotment shall be in line with the
mentioned hotel plots are included in Part - IV of this RFP document. provisions of section 3.4 of the
RFP document.
This RFP is for development of
Hotels only and hence the
development shall be restricted
to hotels
Availability of Plots & Allotment. Following are the number of plots Plots have already been
available in each category of hotels specified in RFP section 2.1. identified and earmarked for the
Hotel category No. of Plots Available for development of hotels; location of
Allotment available plots are provided in the
Category 1 (3-star Hotel) 4 RFP document
Category 2 (4-star Hotel) 1
Category 3 (5-star Hotel) 1
The Allotment of Land shall be on the basis of Amravati Land Allotment
Regulations, 2017 dated 15/06/2017, G.O.M NO. 229
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Region.
4. Part 1, Section In the first Phase CRDA Number of plots has been
2: Clause 2.4 has announced total of 6 decided based on a preliminary
hotels in 3/4/5 star demand assessment and
categories. What is the planning requirements. Bidders
basis of calculation for should, however, conduct their
these numbers? own investigations and demand
analysis.
5. Part 1, Section Sale Consideration: The Intending Buyer shall pay Sale Consideration (the Sale Evaluation process is
3: Clause 3.6 Fixed price per acre, Is the Consideration) to the Authority as per the payment terms defined in exhaustively described in
Part 1, Section allotment based on Section 4.7 and Section 4.11 of the RFP sections 4, 7 & 8 of the RFP. The
4: Technical and Financial Clause 4.7: The Intending Buyer shall pay a sale consideration of Rs sections are self-explanatory.
Clause 4.7 eligibility? 3,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Three Crores) per acre of the plot area
as per the payment terms specified in section 4.11 of RFP document. Sale consideration is elaborated
Please explain Rs 3.00 Clause 4.11: Sale consideration specified in section 4.7 shall be paid in Sections 4.7 and 4.11 of the
Crore Per Acre as follows: RFP. It is however clarified that
a) First instalment of 50% of the Sale Consideration shall be paid the bidders need not submit any
within 45 (forty-five) days from the date of issue of Letter of Intent financial quote as part of their
(the Letter of Intent (LoI) proposal. Price of the plots are
b) Second Instalment of 50% of the Sale Consideration, shall be paid fixed at Rs 3.00 (three) Crore/
within 75 (Seventy-Five) days of the Letter of Intent (LoI) acre
6. Part 1, Section Price of land per Acre i. The Authority may extend the period of payment of the first RFP Condition Prevails
3: Clause 3.6 should be between Rs. 1 instalment by a period not exceeding three months from the
Crore to Rs.1.25 Crores. Date of Issue of Letter of Intent, and the Authority may extend
7. Part 1, Section Sale Consideration: the period of payment of the second instalment for period not
4: Clause 4.7 This project involves an exceeding 6 (six) months from the date of Issue of Letter of
investment of over Rs. 200 Intent.
crores, in a Green Field ii. Provided that the extension as above shall be given on
City and ROI would take payment of Delayed Payment Charges at the rate to be
about 10 years. In addition, determined by the Authority.
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we will generate direct
employment to 500 people
and a significant number of
indirect jobs. Apart from
this we will promote local
entrepreneurship through
laundry, cab services etc.
Also, the sale consideration
is much higher than the
price quoted during the
previous tender.
Original Clause Clarification
iii. Any failure on the part of the Intending Buyer to pay the first
instalment as above, shall lead to cancellation of the Letter of
Intent or Letter of Intent and forfeiture of the Bid Security paid
by Winning Bidder.
iv. Any failure on the part of the Intending Buyer to pay the
second Instalment as above shall lead to cancellation of the
Letter of Intent or Letter of Intent and forfeiture of the Bid
Security and 25% of the amount of first instalment.

Considering all these facts,

we request you to revise
the sale consideration on
par with other institutions.
8. Part 1, Section Can payment towards land Payment terms shall be in
4: Clause 4.11 be staggered and paid in 6 accordance with the provisions of
equal half yearly Section 4.11 of the RFP.
instalments, so that we
focus is more on
development of hotel
9. Part 1, Section Delayed payment The Intending buyer shall have to
4: Clause 4.11 charges: pay interest at the rate of 8.15%
What is the formula and per annum compounded annually
rate is applicable? Please for any delay in payment of sale
explain on delayed sale consideration
consideration
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10. Part 1, Section Need to be extended up-to
3: Clause 3.7 4 years from 30 months
Project from the date of agreement
Implementation to sale. Shall be applicable
for Star Category hotels.
Whereas Multi Sale to be entered into between the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region
Entertainment?
Whereas in the RFP the
allottee shall develop within
30 months from agreement
to sale.
As per clause 7.3 of subject to site possession with proper access to right of way to site.
G.O Ms No. 229,
MAUD, dated
15.6.2017 - intending
buyer shall complete
constructions within 4
(four) years.
It is not possible for 3 Land Allotment Regulations (G.O. MS. No. 229, Dated: 15-06-2017).
star and above
category being design
and preferred hotel is
expecting by the Govt.
In the previous
cancelled tender under
lease basis it's
minimum conditions is
3 years for 3 star.
The Authority shall
consider and shall
Original Clause Clarification
The Project would be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Timeline shall be 30 months from
Amaravati Land Allotment Rules (G.O.MS.No. 228, Dated: 15-06-2017) the date of agreement for sale as
& Regulations (G.O.MS.No.229, Dated: 15-06-2017) 2017, the terms provided in the RFP.
and conditions stated in the Letter of Intent issued to the Winning
bidder and the terms and conditions specified in the Agreement for This RFP is for development of
Hotels only and hence the
Development Authority (APCRDA) and the Intending Buyer. The hotel development shall be restricted
shall be developed (complete the construction of buildings, structures, to hotels
interiors and other works) within 30 (Thirty)
months (including 6 (six) months of Financial Closure and 24 (Twenty-
Four) months for construction) from the date of Agreement for Sale
In the event that the Hotel is not completed within the aforesaid time
period of 30 (Thirty months) from the date of Agreement for Sale or
such additional time that may be extended by the Authority, unless the
delay is on account of Authority, the Allottee shall apply for extension
and APCRDA may consider the same as per clause 7.3.2 of Amaravati
Minimum number of rooms which need to be necessarily developed by
the Allottee under the different categories of Hotels shall be as follows:
a) Three Star Hotels- a minimum of 100 Rooms
b) Four Star Hotels- a minimum of 150 Rooms
c) Five Star Hotels- a minimum of 200 Rooms
The Allottee shall obtain an Occupancy Certificate or Completion
Certification from the Competent Authority.
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amend at-least 4 years
for all stars

11. Construction period and RFP Condition Prevails

commencement of
commercial operations
shall be three years from
the date of allotment of
Plots.
12. The Successful bidders RFP Condition Prevails
should not be pressurized
for completion of more than
the following number of
rooms for each category
within three years.
Three Star: At-least 80
Rooms
Four Star: At-least 100
Rooms
Five Star: At-least 120
Rooms
Balance shall be completed
within two years with an
undertaking from the
bidder.
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13. We request you to relax RFP Condition Prevails
developmental time frames
linked to development of
hotel neighbourhood. We
will like to start
development of hotel post
some basic infrastructure is
developed and business
institutions are in place
14. the period should be 48 RFP Condition Prevails. The
months including Financial Authority shall facilitate
closure from date of project handholding support for all the
permissions. required statutory approvals on a
Is necessary project best effort basis.
permissions available on
single window system?
15. Time frame to complete the RFP Condition Prevails
construction: 48 months:
12 months for Financial
closure
36 months for
Construction
16. Part 1, Section Definition of Consortium? The Bidder (the Bidder) can be a single entity (the Entity) registered Bidders are advised to refer to
7: Clause: 7.1 under the Companies Act or a Partnership firm registered under the section 7.1 of the RFP to
Eligibility of The Bidder May also be a Partnership Act, The Bidder may also be a Consortium (the understand participation as a
Bidders consortium of up-to 3 Consortium) of up to three entities. Members of the consortium Consortium; the said section is
entities should be registered under the Companies Act or a Partnership firm self-explanatory.
17. Part 1, Section Some of us have already registered under the Partnership Act, In such case a separate This is an open competitive bid
7: Clause: 7.1 entered into MOUs in the company shall be floated by the Consortium under Companies Act process. Hence the said request
presence of Honble Chief 2013 (as amended from time to time) after issue of LoI but before is not accepted
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Minister of AP. Preference executing the Agreement for sale.
should be given to them
with due relaxation in
eligibility norms.
18. Part 1, Section As per the RFP, a new
7: Clause: 7.1 company has to be formed
for consortium purpose.
Can it be a LLP also?
19. Part 1, Section According to 7.1.1 b (d),
7: Clause: 7.1.1 the consortium shall hold
(c) & (d) 51% equity in the project.
So, please do not make it
mandatory for the lead
member to have a higher
share than other members.
And also it clearly indicates
that Lead Member shall
hold minimum of 26%
Equity Share.
Original Clause Clarification
Allottee in the case of consortium
means the special purpose
vehicle incorporated under the
companies act by the consortium
members after the issue of LOI.
This SPV (company) shall be
entering into the agreement for
sale as per the RFP. It cannot be
an LLP.
Clause: 7.1.1 (c) - In case of Consortium, the members of the RFP Condition Prevails
Consortium shall nominate one member as the lead member (the
Lead Member), who shall have an equity share holding of at least
26% of the paid up equity of the SPV. The equity share holding of the
Lead Member should be higher than equity share holding of any other
Member. In the event of two or more consortium members holding the
highest equal equity share, the Bidder shall indicate clearly in the Bid
proposal which consortium member is to be considered Lead member.
The nomination(s) shall be supported by a Power of Attorney, as per
the format provided in Form A4 and Form A3, signed by all the other
members of the Consortium.
Clause: 7.1.1 (d) - The Allottee shall hold atleast 51% of the
subscribed and paid up equity until one year after the Commercial
Operations Date (COD) or Opening Date of the proposed hotel.
Provided further that incase of consortium the lead member shall hold
at least 26% of the subscribed and paid up equity and other members
shall hold atleast 10% of the subscribed and paid up equity, until one
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20. Part 1, Section Financial Eligibility Net
7: Clause: 7.1.2 Worth should not be a
(II) criteria for eligibility of the
bidders.
21. Part 1, Section Net Worth conditions if
7: Clause: 7.1.2 fulfilled with 2 - 3
(I) & (II) companies of the same
group, Whether it will be
considered or not
Similarly, for technical
eligibility?
22. Part 1, Section Since the financial closure
7: Clause: 7.1.2 is crucial, let the Lead
(III) member satisfy the
financial eligibility as
specified in the RFP and let
any member of the
consortium satisfy the
technical eligibility.
23. Part 1, Section What is the procedure of
8: Clause: 8.2.5 allotting the plots, will it be
on priority on the score
achieved?
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year after COD.
Bidder shall have minimum Net worth of Rs. 50 Crore (Fifty Crore) for 5 RFP Condition Prevails
Star Category Hotel, Rs. 40 Crore (Forty Crore) for 4 Star Category
Hotel and Rs. 30 Crore (Thirty Crore) for 3 Star Category Hotels as on
31st March 2017.
Clause not reproduced for the sake of brevity The bidders are advised to refer
sub-section III, section 7.1.2 of
the RFP for details.
The lead member of the consortium shall satisfy the eligibility criteria RFP Condition Prevails
mentioned in Section 7.1.2 (I) a (i), b (i) & c (i) depending on the
Category of Hotel for which bid proposal is submitted by the bidder.
Identification of Winning Bidder: The Winning Bidder shall be Bidders are advised to refer to
selected as per the following process: section 8.2.5 of the RFP
The Authority shall prepare Merit List separately for each Category of
Hotel specified in section 2.1 based on the scores arrived at for the
various bidders across the 3 categories by following the evaluation
methodology prescribed in section 8.2.4. The merit list shall include all
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the eligible bidders across the 3 categories ranked in the decreasing
order of scores arrived at as per section-8.2.4.
Once the 3 merit lists are prepared for the 3 categories of hotel, the
allotment shall be made in the order of merit as per the process
detailed below,
a) The Authority shall, in any case, allot only one plot in aggregate to
any bidder subject to the following:
i. Rank secured by a bidder in a particular category
ii. Location preference given by the bidder
b) In the event of one bidder securing first rank in more than 1
category of hotel, he will be allotted a plot in the highest category
of hotel contemplated in this RFP (5-star hotel shall be considered
to be of highest category and 3-star would be considered the
lowest category).
c) In the event of tie between the bidders in the Merit List, the winning
bidder will be decided on the basis of lucky draw.
d) In the event that the Winning Bidder defaults in compliance with
the terms & conditions of the RFP requirements or withdraws from
the Bidding Process or is not selected for any reason after having
been issued the LoI and fails to execute the Agreement for Sale,
then the Winning Bidder shall be disqualified and the Second
highest scoring bidder shall be considered as Winning Bidder and
further thereof.
e) In case of Consortium, if Lead Member of the Winning Bidder fails
to enter into Agreement for Sale, then the Winning Bidder shall be
disqualified and Second highest scoring bidder shall be considered
as Winning Bidder and further thereof.
24. AP Tourism The Tourism Benefits like Incentives & benefits available in
Policy Benefits Exemption from Stamp the AP Tourism Policy shall be
Duty, Power Subsidy, Tax applicable for the development of
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Holiday from GST need to the hotels under this RFP
be announced before hand.
25. Tourism policy 2015-20
validity and its benefits. Is
there new proposal of
benefits Policy not yet
updated even after GST
effect?
26. Benefits of the tourism
policy should be extended
to this project.
27. Any incentive, subsidy or
grant available by state
government
28. Agreement for Deed Draft need to relook he Party of the Second Part as condition precedent to being placed in Plot allotment is on freehold
Sale- Clause No. on condition clauses quiet, vacant and peaceful possession of the Schedule Property basis only. On payment of the
2 /modify. For TDS deduction allotted, has made payment of upfront cost of the Schedule Property sale consideration provided in the
clause need to incorporate which is fixed at a concessional rate of Rs.___________/- per acre i.e., RFP, Agreement for Sale
at clause 2 at page no. 3 a total amount of Rs._________________/- (Rupees _________ only) containing development terms &
(or) 4 of Sale deed draft. vide a Demand Draft No._________ drawn on ________ Bank payable conditions, milestones, timelines,
more over project at ___________, dated _________ to the Party of the First Part in the etc., shall be signed with the
completion clause, 1st installment and a total amount of Rs._________________/- Successful bidder; sale deed/
Other clause which are (Rupees _________ only) vide a Demand Draft No._________ drawn conveyance deed shall only be
irrelevant being free on ________ Bank payable at ___________, dated _________ to the executed in favour of the
hold land then those Party of the First Part in the 2nd installment. intending on successful
restrictions and completion of development of the
ownership rights still in Hotel complying with such terms
the name of APCRDA. and conditions provided in the
land pooling and Agreement for Sale.
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acquisition balance
payments and its levies
if any further period not
to be on the intended
buyer
Sale Agreement/ Sale
Deed shall be purely
free hold for buyer
rights and can
mortgage the property
for implementation of
project
Most of the clauses are
lease and contractual
terms and conditions
not relevant to free
hold land allotment.
PLEASE CLARIFY.
29. Agreement for Mentions that the project The Party of the Second Part hereby undertakes to utilize the Schedule RFP Condition Prevails
Sale- Clause No. be completed within 30 Property
4 months. for the Purpose for which it was allotted and for no other purposes and
shall complete the Project as envisaged in the RFP and DPR within the
This period need to be at stipulated period of 30 (Thirty) months from the date of Agreement for
least 36 months. Sale subject to handing over the possession of the Schedule Property
and provision of access to the scheduled property by the Party of the
First Part. In the event that the Project is not completed within the
aforesaid time period of 30 (Thirty) months from the date of Agreement
for Sale, unless the delay is on account of default of Authoritys
obligations mentioned hereafter, the Party of the Second Part shall
apply for extension and Authority may consider the same as per clause
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30. Agreement for Unless Registration is done
Sale - Clause and Title is transferred in
No. 6 favor of the second party
the financial institution will
not grant loans. Hence, we
suggest that Agreement of
Sale be executed first. If
this cannot done by CRDA,
it must give counter
guarantee to financial
institution on behalf of the
second party for raising the
finance from Banks
31. Agreement for "May" Word has to be
Sale - Clause removed. As it is a
No. 7 (a) mandatory requirement
when we go for the
financing of the project
32. Agreement for Already we are paying
Sale - Clause huge amounts for the
No. 8 & 9 complete sale
consideration and why we
need to additional charges?
And secondly all the other
hidden charges other the
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7.3.2 of Amaravati Land Allotment Regulations (G.O. MS. No. 229,
Dated: 15-06-2017).
The Party of the Second Part agrees that only upon fulfillment of the CRDA will facilitate with such
conditions precedent to the execution of the sale deed (which includes documentary support necessary
achieving financial closure, completion of construction, obtaining to raise finance for development
Occupancy Certificate, commencement of commercial operations and of the project. Intending Buyer
implementation of the Project) in all respects by the Party of the may approach CRDA with its
Second Part within the agreed timelines as envisaged in the RFP and preferred banker for such
DPR, the sale deed will be executed and registered in the name of the facilitation and support. However
Party of the Second Part. The Party of the Second Part further agrees CRDA will not provide any
and assures that they will not request for execution and/or registration guarantee to bankers on behalf
of the sale deed in respect of the Schedule Property until all the above of the Intending Buyer
conditions are fulfilled by the Party of the Second Part.
On a written request from the Party of the Second Part, the Party of the RFP Condition Prevails
First Part may agree to the Party of the Second Part raising
finance/loan by offering security of the Schedule Property hereby
agreed to be sold as well as buildings, plant and machinery that may
be erected or installed therein or thereon, notwithstanding anything
contrary in this Agreement, from the approved financial institution(s) /
nationalized banks /scheduled banks, subject to the terms and
conditions mentioned hereunder:
Clause 8: The Party of the Second Part undertakes and agrees to pay The Intending Buyer/ Allottee
such additional amount, if any, proportionate to the Schedule Property shall have to pay service charges
allotted to the Party of the Second Part, upon intimation from the Party toward operation & maintenance
of the First Part that the Party of the First Part is finally obliged to pay of the utilities and infrastructure
any higher sum towards charges including but not limited to provided by the Authority or any
development charges and enhanced compensation towards the cost of other government instrumentality,
acquisition of the land/enhancement in the cost of the land. It is hereby notified from time to time
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sale consideration should clarified that the right of the Party of the First Part to recover such
be disclosed. additional costs shall be without prejudice to the rights of the financial
institution approved by the Party of the First Part as first mortgagee.

Clause 9: The Party of the Second Part shall pay the charges for
various servicing and common facilities and also for up-keep and
maintenance of roads, water supply, drainage, sewage disposal, street
lighting and appurtenances thereto.
33. Agreement for This kind of clauses in the Clause 16 (c): The Party of the Second Part agrees that the Party of RFP Condition Prevails
Sale - Clause document will cause the First Part is competent to enforce the compliance of all rules,
No. 16 (c) & 17 hindrances while we are regulations, standing orders and the provisions of the APCRDA Act
(r) raising finances for this and/or any other Act in force in respect of the working of the buildings
project. We are investing on the Schedule Property and the Party of the Second Part shall be
into this property responsible for complying with all the applicable laws at their sole costs
considering it is completely along with the instructions issued by the Party of the First Part from
clear from all the time to time in this regard. Further, the Party of the First Part cannot
encumbrances what so be held liable in any manner including but not limited to any claim of
ever. Request you to relook indemnity or damages by the Party of the Second Part, under this
into the same. Agreement or Sale Deed or the Letter of Intent, whatsoever, for the
enforcement of the compliance of any order or decision of the judicial
authority, in case of the land pooled for the purpose of allotment is held
to be inconsistent in law by any judicial authority in India and the same
results in termination or cancellation of allotment including the
cancellation of this Agreement or Sale Deed in favour of the Party of
the Second Part.

Clause 17 (r): The Party of the Second Part is aware that the
possession of the Schedule Property is taken by the Party of the First
Part under the provisions of the LA R&R Act / Land Pooling Scheme /
Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and this Agreement being made pending
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finalization of the land acquisition cost, the Party of the Second Part
hereby covenants that it is fully aware that this allotment is subject to
any judicial/quasi-judicial order directing the Party of the First Part to
pay enhanced compensation, if any, to the persons affected in the land
pooling scheme/acquisition at a later date and therefore the Party of
the Second Part hereby agrees to pay such enhanced compensation, if
any, in proportion to the Schedule Property allotted to it under this
Agreement, without any demur or protest. The Party of the Second
Part shall furnish an undertaking to this effect on Rs 100/- Non-judicial
stamp paper in the prescribed format enclosed.
34. Agreement for There is no mention in the EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND BREACH: It is a stated objective of the
Sale - Clause document about the a) The Party of the Second Part agrees that if the Party of the Second Authority to provide external
No. 19 compensation to given to Part commits breach of any of the representations, warranties, infrastructure (including roads,
Developer, if there is any covenants, terms and conditions herein contained, the allotment water supply, sewerage, storm
delay from the authority shall stand cancelled and this water drains but excluding
side in providing the Agreement shall stand terminated in accordance with the terms power) to all such developments
External infrastructure like and conditions stipulated for termination under this Agreement across the Capital City. Hence
Roads, Power, Water, b) The Party of the Second Part agrees that in case of any breach of there will not be any delay in
Sewerage, etc., any condition of the Agreement, the Party of the First Part shall development or commissioning of
issue a notice calling upon the Party of the Second part to rectify such external infrastructure.
the breach within a period of 60 (sixty) days and in the event the
breach is not rectified in the aforesaid period, the Party of the First
part shall issue a notice of termination indicating the date and time
for re delivery of possession of the Schedule Property. If the
possession of the Schedule Property is not delivered within the
time as mentioned in the notice, the Party of the First Part shall be
entitled to invoke the arbitration.
c) The Party of the First Part may terminate the Agreement and deny
permission to the Party of the Second Part to enter upon the
Schedule Property, if the Party of the Second Part:
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i. Fails to obtain (except for force majeure reasons) the building
permission, commence and/or complete the construction of the
buildings/structures or is otherwise unable to take possession
of the Schedule Property or achieve the conditions precedent
in terms of the Agreement for Sale.
ii. Fails to observe and perform in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Agreement for Sale and/or written
permissions etc.
iii. Fails to carry out the construction with utmost care, diligence
and in accordance with the best industry practices.
iv. being wound-up or upon its dissolution.
35. External What is the status of a) Amaravati is a greenfield
Infrastructure, ongoing development city currently under various
Utilities & (infrastructure and stages of development.
Connectivity buildings) near hotel plot? Major/ priority roads of the
36. External infrastructure city are expected to be
should be provided in time constructed and
37. The proposed commuting commissioned well before
facilities for connecting the the start of commercial
property & secretariat operations in case of Hotels.
offices & other commercial Several Government and
areas of Amaravati may private developments are
please be informed coming up in the city
including 3 large scale
38. Provision of Electricity,
Water needs to be clarified universities, multiple super-
specialty and secondary
care hospitals, Government
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39. Are there any plans to
provide common STP,
common Drainage facilities
at these earmarked site?
40. We also would like to have
information about the
availability of utilities such
as toads, electricity supply,
water pipelines, and
sewage pipelines in the
proposed sites. In case if
they are not readily
available please provide
the envisaged plan for
keeping them ready.
41. Will you extend the
planning and completion for
construction of Hotel of
scheduled 30 months, in
case the utilities are not
available for construction/
completion?
42. Access road, power and
water for construction
should be provided by the
Authority
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buildings, Government
housing, etc.,
b) It is a stated objective of the
Authority to provide external
infrastructure (including
roads, water supply,
sewerage, storm water
drains but excluding power)
to all such developments
across the Capital City.
Hence there will not be any
delay in development or
commissioning of such
external infrastructure
c) Authority shall provide
access road and water
supply for construction after
execution of Agreement for
sale. Permanent
connections shall be
provided after the
implantation of the project.
The Intending Buyer shall
have to liaise with AP Power
Distribution Company
provision for power supply.
d) Sewerage facilities shall be
made available by the
Authority until the boundary
of the site.
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e) The bidders are advised to
refer to Amaravati master
plan and Zonal regulations
for details about
connectivity.
43. Agreement for Please provide us the draft Draft Agreement for Sale is
Sale copy of the lease already uploaded in the website
agreement as mentioned in of the Authority
Point no 4 Page no 22 for
knowing the detailed
specification
44. Part I 3.7 Project Implementation Any extension in the
Section- 3, Sub- Delayed Construction The Project would be implemented in accordance with the provisions of development period shall be
section- 3.7 Charges Amaravati Land Allotment Rules (G.O.MS.No. 228, Dated: 15-06-2017) limited to seven (7) years and
Project What is the formula and & Regulations (G.O.MS.No. 229, Dated: 15-06-2017) 2017, the terms shall be granted by charging
Implementation rate is applicable? and conditions stated in the Letter of Intent issued to the Winning additional payment as follows.
bidder and the terms and conditions specified in the Agreement for The percentage described below
As per Clause 7.3.2 of the Sale to be entered into between the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region shall be of the sale price or of the
G.O Ms No. 229, MAUD, Development Authority (APCRDA) and the Intending Buyer. The hotel reserve price for the use/location,
dated 15.6.2017- extension shall be developed (complete the construction of buildings, structures, whichever is higher. Such
of implementation period is interiors and other works) within 30 (Thirty) months (including 6 (six) additional payment shall be paid
extendable by charging of months of Financial Closure and 24 (Twenty-Four) months for upfront by the Allottee at the time
Delayed Construction construction) from the date of Agreement for Sale subject to site of seeking of extension,
Charges by the possession with proper access to right of way to site. a. For one year 10%
Authority(APCRDA)- b. For two years 10%
Please clarify. In the event that the Hotel is not completed within the aforesaid time c. For three years 10%
period of 30 (Thirty months) from the date of Agreement for Sale or d. For four years 10%
such additional time that may be extended by the Authority, unless the e. For five years 20%
delay is on account of Authority, the Allottee shall apply for extension f. For six years 20%
and APCRDA may consider the same as per clause 7.3.2 of Amaravati g. For seven years 20%
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Land Allotment Regulations (G.O. MS. No. 229, Dated: 15-06-2017). The above Additional payment is
cumulative e.g. if the extension is
sought for two years the
additional payment shall be 20%,
for three years it will be 30% and
so on.
The Authority may provide such
extension at its own discretion
and It is not obligatory for the
Authority to grant extension for
the maximum number of years as
mentioned above.
45. APCRDA- Is the service charges are The Intending Buyer/ Allottee
Service Charges
determined? For roads, shall have to pay service charges
water, drainage sewage, towards operation & maintenance
solid waste, etc of the utilities and infrastructure
If so determined charges provided by the Authority or any
are applicable to free hold other government instrumentality,
buyers? notified from time to time
46. Single Window Need to be provide for all The Authority shall facilitate
Clearance approvals / clearances - handholding support for all the
required statutory approvals on a
Please clarify best effort basis.
47. Is there any single window
policy through which we
can get the approvals /
licenses such that the
project can be completed
quickly on time.
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48. Single window clearance
for all the approvals to set
up a Five Star Hotel
49. Land Conversion Possession of land in Not Relevant here as land
charges Converted status or not? If conversion is already completed
applicability not converted is the Non - by the Authority and all the plots
Agricultural status charges are ready to build.
are applicable? please
clarify, being base price is
fixed read G.O
50. TDS on sale of TDS exemption for non- TDS applicable is 1% of the sale
immovable deduction (or) Lower consideration that may be
property deduction of TDS on sale deducted by the Intending Buyer
of immovable property for at the time of payment of the sale
capital city development consideration.
under free hold.
- Is the APCRDA
holds- IT exemption
(or) Lower rate
deduction certificate?
- please share
certificate copy,
- in case no exemption
certificate then @1%
will be deducted and
remitted into Govt.
Account on behalf of
APCRDA.
51. Government Given the development CRDA cannot provide such
guarantee time frames, can authority minimum occupancy guarantees;
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ensure certain minimum however, incentives & benefits
room occupancy by available in the AP Tourism
government officials as Policy shall be applicable for the
during initial years business development of the hotels under
may not pick up, can we this RFP
have some b2b
arrangement with other
developments in Amravati
52. Part I Will we be permitted to The Allottee shall not sell, assign, mortgage, sublet or underlet, or Mortgaging shall be permitted in
Section- 7, Sub- mortgage land to secure otherwise transfer fully or in part, the Plot or his interests therein or accordance with the provisions of
section- 7.2.3 financing? transfer his possession of the Plot, to any Person during the section 7.2.3 of the RFP
Financing & subsistence of Agreement for Sale. Provided however that with the
Mortgaging permission of the Authority in writing and subject to the payment of full
sale consideration, the Allottee may mortgage the Plot in favour of
lenders; provided further that the finance / loan amount received under
such mortgage shall be applied only towards the development of the
Plot.
53. Funding Has authority organized CRDA cannot organize any such
facilitation by some funding institutions funding as requested; CRDA will
Government for financial closure for however facilitate with such
hotel locally or any other documentary support necessary
state funding? to raise finance for development
of the project. Intending Buyer
may approach CRDA with its
preferred banker for such
facilitation and support. However
CRDA will not provide any
guarantee to bankers on behalf
of the Intending Buyer.
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54. Land use Can the building be This RFP is for development of
partially used or Shopping Hotels only and hence the
mall and above Floors for development shall be restricted
Hotel, Leaving little space to hotels
on ground floor for Hotel
Reception
55. Is change in land/buildings Incomplete Query. Any such
use permitted after request shall be dealt with in
sometime if project is not accordance with the provisions of
viable because of various Amaravati Land Allotment Rules
& Regulations, 2017
56. Phasing When the 2nd phase of Not relevant; beyond the scope
hotels is will be announced of this RFP
and what will be the
parameters for additional
inventory.
57. Demand Please provide us your Bidders should conduct their own
Assessment projections on the predicted investigations and demand
occupancy rate & ARR of analysis
the New capital
58. Development What is the maximum Maximum permissible FAR is
norms permissible FAR 5.00
59. Maximum Height of the Height clearance for the entire
building capital city is available from AAI
for a maximum height of 127m
60. Maximum permissible Ground coverage, setback,
coverage on ground floor parking norms, stilt etc., shall be
for 3 star and 4star hotels as per the provisions of
61. Are set backs as per NBC development control norms,
norms and how many building bye laws, Zonal
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meters on each side? regulations & Master plan of
Front Rear Sides Amaravati.
62. Parking: Equivalent car
space (ECS) per 100 sqmt
of the floor area & Area of
each car Space?
63. How many basements are
allowed
64. Usage of Terrace?
65. Please let us know the
permitted constructed area
FSI in the plots proposed
for 3 star and 4 star hotels.
We here by seek
information with regard to
the road widths and the
exact extent of area that
will be permitted for
construction including the
parking area.
66. MICE related We understand that There is a separate ongoing bid
separate MICE zone will be process for development of MICE
developed and a new set of in Amaravati. Details are
hotels will be given available in the bid documents
permission to cater to the uploaded for the same in the
needs of MICE. Are hotels website of the Authority
announced now are near to
the MICE zone?
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67. Site visit Date of Site Visit and
Investigation before and
pre-bid and officer available
/ site office for clarifications
68. Bid due date Bid due date need to be
need to extend extended by atleast 15
days
69. Part I A Bidder is required to
Section- 4, Sub- provide, along with its
section- 4.6 Bid, an amount of,
Bid Security - INR 10,00,000 (INR
Ten Lakhs) for 3-star
Hotel category
- INR 15,00,000 (INR
Ten Lakhs) for 4-star
Hotel category
- INR 20,00,000 (INR
Ten Lakhs) for 5-star
Hotel category.
Kindly clarify the
Amount for Bid security
Original Clause Clarification
The bidders are advised to
contact:
Mr. M.V.R Hariharan
Mobile: +91-799-5015-796
Email:
hariharan.m@apcrda.org
RFP Condition Prevails
A Bidder is required to provide, along with its Bid, an amount A Bidder is required to
of, provide, along with its Bid, an
- INR 10,00,000 (INR Ten Lakhs) for 3-star Hotel category amount of,
- INR 15,00,000 (INR Ten Lakhs) for 4-star Hotel category - INR 10,00,000 (INR Ten
- INR 20,00,000 (INR Ten Lakhs) for 5-star Hotel category Lakhs) for 3-star Hotel
category
- INR 15,00,000 (INR Fifteen
Lakhs) for 4-star Hotel
category
- INR 20,00,000 (INR Twenty
Lakhs) for 5-star Hotel
category