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Aurangabad: The district administration in Aurangabad has announced a public auction of 26 confiscated vehicles, including motorcycles, cars and commercial vehicles, under the provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.
The vehicles were seized in various excise-related cases and later confiscated following court orders. Officials said the auction will be conducted on an “as is, where is” basis by a committee constituted under the District Magistrate.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
According to the official notification, the auction will be held at the Town Hall in the Collectorate premises at 11am on the following dates:
Applications must be submitted at the office of the Superintendent of Excise before the respective deadlines — March 19, March 28 and April 4 (5pm).
The list includes a mix of two-wheelers and four-wheelers such as Bajaj Pulsar, TVS motorcycles, Hero Splendor, Yamaha FZS, scooters, an e-rickshaw, a Tata container truck, and cars from Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra.
Officials said the reserve prices have already been reduced by 10%, making the auction attractive for buyers.
For instance, a Yamaha FZS motorcycle is listed at ₹11,250, while a Tata container truck is priced at around ₹3.98 lakh after reduction.
Participants will have to deposit 50% of the reduced reserve price as earnest money through a bank draft in favour of the Superintendent of Excise, payable at SBI Main Branch, Aurangabad.
Applicants must submit self-attested copies of Aadhaar and PAN cards, along with two passport-size photographs and a duly filled application form.
Officials said incomplete applications or those without valid payment proof will not be accepted.
The Excise Department in Aurangabad has issued a standard application format for bidders.
Applicants are required to fill in:
The completed application, along with documents and EMD draft, must be submitted to the Excise Office before the deadline. Applicants will receive a receipt, which should be kept for future reference.
Application Form
As part of the process, bidders must sign a declaration confirming that they:
Additionally, a signed affidavit (Annexure-A) must be submitted stating:
Authorities have laid down strict conditions for bidders:
The responsibility for registration transfer will lie entirely with the buyer.
Officials said that if vehicles remain unsold after three rounds, their prices will be reduced further by 10% in subsequent auctions.
The administration also retains the right to cancel the auction process at any stage without assigning reasons.
Interested buyers can visit the district website or contact the Excise Office in Aurangabad for further details.
Authorities have advised bidders to carefully verify key vehicle details such as registration number, engine number and chassis number before participating, as no claims will be entertained after the auction.
108 Seized Vehicles to Be Auctioned in Aurangabad Under Bihar Prohibition Act
Aurangabad, Bihar
The Excise Department, Aurangabad, has announced a major public e-auction of 108 confiscated vehicles seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The auction will be conducted in multiple phases in February 2026 following court orders. The vehicles include motorcycles, scooters, cars, tempos, containers and e-rickshaws, many of which are classified as scrap.
The auction will be held on an As Is Where Is and As Is What Is basis. Interested bidders can inspect the vehicles at the respective police stations before participating in the auction.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Motorcycles / Bikes | 79 |
| Cars (4-Wheelers) | 8 |
| Other Vehicles | 13 |
| Scrap Vehicles | 49 |
| Total Vehicles | 108 |
Phase 1
• Last date for EMD deposit 09 February 2026
• Document verification 05 to 07 February 2026
• Auction date and time 09 February 2026 11 00 AM onwards
Phase 2
• Last date for EMD deposit 16 February 2026
• Document verification 13 February 2026
• Auction date and time 16 February 2026 11 00 AM onwards
Phase 3
• Last date for EMD deposit 23 February 2026
• Document verification 20 February 2026
• Auction date and time 23 February 2026 11 00 AM onwards
The seized vehicles include
• Motorcycles Hero Splendor Passion Pro Bajaj Pulsar Discover TVS Apache Honda Shine Yamaha FZS
• Cars Maruti Alto Maruti Suzuki WagonR Mahindra XUV Bolero
• Commercial Vehicles Tempo Piaggio Ape Container Truck
• Others E-Rickshaw Scooters Cycles
Many vehicles are marked as scrap.
The reserve prices start as low as Rs 200 for cycles, while premium vehicles like SUVs and container trucks go up to Rs 4.73 lakh.
• Bidders must deposit 10 percent of the minimum reserve price as EMD
• After winning the bid, the remaining amount must be deposited within three working days at the office of the Superintendent of Excise, Aurangabad
• Payments are to be made in favour of the Superintendent of Excise, Aurangabad, payable at SBI Main Branch, Aurangabad, Bihar
Inspection of Vehicles
• Interested buyers can inspect the vehicles at the concerned police stations on any working day before the auction date
• Buyers are advised to verify registration number, chassis number and engine number before bidding
• Vehicles with unclear identification may not be eligible for registration later
Important Auction Terms and Conditions
• Auction will be conducted on an As Is Where Is and As Is What Is basis
• Vehicles are sold free from encumbrances, but registration responsibility lies with the buyer
• The auction committee reserves the right to cancel any or all lots without assigning reasons
• Successful bidders must complete registration at the District Transport Office, Aurangabad at their own cost
• Vehicles under court stay will be removed from the auction list immediately
• Legal jurisdiction will lie with local courts in Aurangabad district
Official Information
• Detailed information can be obtained from the Aurangabad District website aurangabad bih nic in
• Office of the Superintendent of Excise, Aurangabad
| Title | Description | Start Date | End Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notice For Auction of Vehicles. |
District Excise Department, Aurangabad. |
31/01/2026 | 23/02/2026 | View (6 MB) Nilami Application Form (229 KB) |
The Collectorate, Aurangabad, under the Prohibition & Excise Branch, has issued a corrigendum for the short-term public auction of vehicles confiscated under the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2016 and its amended version, 2018. The corrigendum revises the auction schedule previously published on 26th August 2025 in daily newspapers (PR No. 012214 (Excise) 2025-26) due to unavoidable circumstances.
The auctions will now be held as follows:
First Auction: 13th September 2025 (Applications due by 10th September 2025)
Second Auction: 20th September 2025 (Applications due by 18th September 2025)
Third Auction: 27th September 2025 (Applications due by 25th September 2025)
All auctions will commence at 11:00 AM at Nagar Bhawan, Collectorate, Aurangabad.
A total of approximately 138 vehicles will be offered, including motorcycles, scooters, cars, auto rickshaws, tractors, trucks, pickups, and other scrap vehicles. The breakdown is as follows:
Motorcycles/Scooters: 84
Cars (SUV, Hatchback, Sedan): 24
Auto/Three-wheeler: 8
Tractors: 6
Trucks/Pickups/Vans: 4
Other/Scrap Vehicles: 12
Vehicles will be auctioned on an “As is, Where is” basis. Interested bidders can inspect vehicles at their respective police stations before the auction.
Interested participants must submit their applications along with Aadhaar, PAN, two recent passport-size photographs, and an affidavit/declaration.
A 50% Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of the vehicle’s reserve price must be submitted via bank draft payable to the Superintendent of Excise, Aurangabad at SBI Main Branch, Aurangabad.
The EMD will be adjusted for successful bidders, while unsuccessful applicants will have their deposits refunded.
Remaining auction payments must be completed within three working days of the auction.
A 3% service fee will be charged separately to BSBCL.
Vehicles will be released from their location post-auction, and all transportation expenses must be borne by the buyer.
Successful bidders are responsible for paying applicable taxes and registering the vehicle in their name at the District Transport Office, Aurangabad.
Vehicles under court attachment will not be auctioned, and the auction committee reserves the right to cancel or postpone auctions at any stage.
For more details and the full list of vehicles, interested parties may visit the Aurangabad district website www.aurangabad.bih.nic.in or contact the Superintendent of Prohibition & Excise, Padwa, Aurangabad.
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