The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has canceled the sale of a plot in Makarba, which was auctioned for ₹68.44 crore. The cancellation occurred after the district administration denied permission under the Disturbed Areas Act, which requires prior approval for property transactions in sensitive areas. This marks a significant precedent, as it is believed to be the first time a civic body auction has been halted due to such restrictions. Political leaders raised concerns after the successful bidder, a builder from the minority community, acquired the plot located near the police headquarters. The Act aims to prevent coercive property transactions, and its application to transparent online auctions is now in question. AMC routinely auctions plots for civic infrastructure funding, and this incident could impact future sales in areas designated under the Disturbed Areas Act, creating uncertainty for upcoming auctions in various town planning schemes.