Araria Police & Excise Seized Vehicle Auction 2026

Araria: The Araria Excise Department has announced a public auction of 37 vehicles confiscated and forfeited under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 . The auction will be conducted through a tender-cum-bid system on August 22, 2026, from 11 am at the DRDA Conference Hall, Araria .

The auction will be conducted by a three-member committee headed by the Additional Collector, Araria . In case of any special circumstances, the auction may be held on the next working day .

The auction includes motorcycles, scooters, cars, an e-rickshaw and bicycles . The minimum reserve prices of the listed vehicles range from Rs 213 to Rs 1.91 lakh , making the auction potentially attractive for buyers looking for used and confiscated vehicles at comparatively lower prices.

Araria Vehicle Auction 2026: Key Details

Auction Notice - https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s368ce199ec2c5517597ce0a4d89620f55/uploads/2026/07/17854025305555.pdf

37 Confiscated Vehicles Listed for Araria Auction

The Araria vehicle auction catalogue includes vehicles seized in different police station cases and excise cases. Several vehicles are listed without registration numbers, while some have been marked as scrapped .

Vehicles 1 to 14

Vehicles 15 to 30

Vehicles 31 to 37

How to Apply for Araria Confiscated Vehicle Auction

Interested bidders must submit their tender/application in a sealed envelope to the office of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Araria , located near the SSB Camp, south of Haria Chowk, Araria .

The application must reach the office by 5 pm on August 19, 2026 .

Applicants are required to submit:

• Self-attested photograph
• Self-attested copy of identity proof
• Character certificate issued by the Superintendent of Police
• Other required documents as specified by the auction authority
• 10% security deposit/EMD of the minimum prescribed value of the vehicle

The EMD must be submitted through a bank draft issued by a nationalised bank in favour of Excise Superintendent, Araria .

EMD and Payment Rules

The 10% security deposit will be refunded to unsuccessful bidders after completion of the auction process. For successful bidders, the deposited amount will be adjusted against the final auction price.

The successful highest bidder must deposit the entire bid amount within two days through a bank draft payable to the Excise Superintendent, Araria .

If the auction amount is not deposited within two days, a penalty of Rs 100 per day will be charged. The penalty period will continue up to five days from the auction date.

If the bidder fails to make the required payment within the prescribed period, the security deposit will be forfeited , the auction of the vehicle will be cancelled and the vehicle may be put up for auction again. The defaulting bidder may also be blacklisted .

Vehicles to Be Sold on As-Is-Where-Is Basis

All vehicles will be auctioned on an "as-is-where-is" and "as-is-what-is" basis . The successful buyer will have to take possession of the vehicle in the condition and location in which it is available.

The auction authority will not be responsible for transportation or other related expenses.

Interested buyers are advised to physically inspect the vehicles before submitting their applications . Vehicles can be inspected at the respective Excise Department or police station custody locations on any working day .

Once the application has been submitted or the auction has concluded, claims or objections based on the condition of the vehicle will generally not be accepted.

Important Eligibility and Auction Conditions

Government employees and officers of the Araria Collectorate or offices under it , police personnel and officers attached to the Superintendent of Police's office or police stations , and other government personnel specified in the notice are not eligible to participate in the auction.

Bidders must be personally present at the auction along with their PAN card, Aadhaar card or other valid identity proof .

The auction committee will issue a vehicle purchase support letter only for the purpose of facilitating registration in the name of the successful buyer. The responsibility for completing the required vehicle documentation and registration formalities will rest with the successful bidder.

The auction committee is not obliged to provide previously registered vehicle documents. The vehicles will be auctioned as free of all encumbrances , subject to the terms and conditions of the auction notice.

Successful bidders will also be responsible for paying all applicable taxes and statutory dues as required under the rules.

Court Cases and Objections

If any of the listed confiscated vehicles are involved in a court case or pending legal proceeding , the vehicle owner must submit supporting evidence to the Superintendent of Prohibition, Araria , at least one working day before the auction date .

No applications will be accepted for vehicles covered by court proceedings once the matter comes to the notice of the auction committee. If an application has already been submitted, the auction of that particular vehicle may be stayed immediately .

Vehicle owners may also claim release of their vehicles by paying the applicable penalty, subject to the rules, before the scheduled auction date .

The auction committee reserves the right to cancel the auction of any individual vehicle or all listed vehicles .

Araria Vehicle Auction Contact Details

For further information regarding the Bihar Excise Department vehicle auction , interested applicants can contact the office of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Araria , on working days.

Contact Number: 7004364622
Office Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Application Last Date: August 19, 2026, by 5 pm
Auction Date: August 22, 2026
Auction Time: 11 am
Venue: DRDA Conference Hall, Araria

Further information is also available on the official Araria district website .

Bihar Prohibition Vehicle Auction 2026: Bolero, Pulsar Bikes And Tata Indigo To Be Auctioned In Araria On June 20

The office of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Araria at Bihar Prohibition and Excise Department has issued a public notice for the auction of confiscated vehicles seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 .

According to the official notification issued from the Collectorate campus in Araria, the public auction will be conducted through a tender-cum-open bidding process on June 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM at DRDA Sabha Bhavan, Araria .

The auction will be conducted by a three-member committee headed by the Additional Collector, Araria . Authorities stated that if special circumstances arise, the auction may continue on the next working day.

Vehicles To Be Auctioned

Several confiscated motorcycles, cars and cycles linked to prohibition-related cases will be auctioned on an “as is, where is” basis . Document Notice

Major Vehicles Included In The Auction

Apart from these vehicles, multiple unregistered motorcycles and cycles confiscated in prohibition cases will also be auctioned.

Application Submission Deadline

Interested bidders can submit sealed applications along with required documents till 5:00 PM on June 17, 2026 at the office of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Araria near the SSB Camp, south of Hariya Chowk.

Applicants must attach:

• Self-attested photograph
• Identity proof
• PAN card
• Aadhaar card
• Character certificate issued by Police Superintendent
• Other required documents

Earnest Money Deposit Mandatory

Officials clarified that bidders must deposit 10% of the reserve price of the concerned vehicle as earnest money deposit (EMD) through a bank draft issued in favour of “Excise Superintendent Araria” from any nationalised bank.

Unsuccessful bidders will receive refunds after completion of the auction process, while the EMD of successful bidders will be adjusted against the final bid amount.

Payment Rules For Successful Bidders

The highest bidder will have to deposit the full auction amount within two days through bank draft. Delay in payment will attract a penalty of ₹100 per day for a maximum period of five days.

If payment is not completed within the prescribed period:

• The deposited EMD will be forfeited
• The auction allotment will be cancelled
• The bidder may be blacklisted
• The vehicle will be re-auctioned

Important Auction Conditions

Authorities have issued several conditions for participants:

• Government employees connected with Collectorate, Police Department or related offices cannot participate
• Bidders must remain physically present during the auction
• Vehicles will be sold in their current condition without any guarantee
• Transport expenses will not be borne by the department
• Buyers will be responsible for fresh registration and documentation
• Previous vehicle papers may not be provided
• Applicable taxes and statutory charges must be paid by successful bidders

Vehicle Inspection Facility Available

Interested buyers can physically inspect the vehicles at the concerned police stations or storage locations during working days before participating in the auction.

Officials also said that vehicle owners can claim release of their vehicles before the auction date as per applicable penalty provisions.

For more details, applicants can visit the official website of Araria District Administration or contact the office during working hours on 7004364622 .

The Excise Department, Araria (Bihar) has issued a public notification for the auction of seized vehicles under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 . The auction will be conducted through an open bidding process on May 7, 2026 , at 11:00 AM at the DRDA Sabha Bhawan, Araria .

Authorities confirmed that the vehicles were confiscated in various prohibition-related cases across multiple police stations in the district.

OFFICIAL NOTICE

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Vehicles to be Auctioned

A total of 25 vehicles , including motorcycles, a four-wheeler (Mahindra Bolero), a Tata Indigo (scrapped), and multiple cycles , will be auctioned on an “as-is, where-is” basis .

Key Vehicles List (Highlights)

• Hero Splendor (BR11BF-1469) – ₹34,992
• Super Splendor (BR38AL-5658) – ₹40,824
• TVS Sport (BR38V-2172) – ₹14,580
• Bajaj Pulsar (multiple units) – Starting ₹14,580
• Honda Shine (BR38U-8946) – ₹16,330
• Hero Passion Pro – ₹8,748 onwards
• TVS Apache (multiple units) – ₹8,748 to ₹26,244
• Mahindra Bolero (BRO1GL-6195) – ₹2,62,440
• Hero Glamour (BR38Z-7162) – ₹26,244
• Tata Indigo (Scrapped) – ₹24,300
• Cycles (multiple) – ₹292 each

 Several vehicles do not have registration numbers ( NILL entries ) and will still be auctioned.

Important Dates

• Auction Date: May 7, 2026

• Time: 11:00 AM onwards
• Application Last Date: May 4, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Venue

DRDA Sabha Bhawan, Araria

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

Interested bidders must deposit 10% of the minimum reserve price via Bank Draft in favor of:
“Excise Superintendent, Araria”

• Unsuccessful bidders will get a refund
• Successful bidder’s deposit will be adjusted in final price

Key Auction Conditions

• Auction will follow tender-cum-bidding system

• Vehicles sold on “as is, where is” basis

• Full payment within 2 days of winning bid
• Delay penalty: ₹100 per day (max 5 days)
• Failure → EMD forfeiture + blacklisting

Eligibility Rules

• Must carry PAN Card / Aadhaar Card

• Character Certificate from Police required

• Government officials and police personnel are not allowed to participate

Inspection Details

• Vehicles can be inspected at concerned police stations / excise custody locations

• Inspection allowed during working days before auction

Documents Required

• Application form

• Self-attested photo

• ID proof (PAN/Aadhaar)
• Character certificate
• Required supporting documents

Submit in sealed envelope at:
Office of Excise Superintendent, Araria (near SSB Camp, south of Hariya Chowk)

Legal Notes

• Vehicles involved in court cases must be reported before auction

• All vehicles sold free from encumbrances

• Buyer responsible for registration & documentation
• Applicable taxes must be paid by buyer

Contact Information

• Mobile: 7004364622 (10 AM – 5 PM)

• Website: araria.bih.nic.in