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Bhagalpur: The Bhagalpur District Administration has announced the auction of 48 confiscated vehicles seized in connection with cases registered under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The vehicles, which have been declared eligible for auction following orders of the Collector, Bhagalpur and the authorised confiscation court, will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis .
The auction will be conducted by the Vehicle Auction Committee headed by the Additional Collector, Bhagalpur . The scheduled auction dates mentioned in the official notice are October 8, October 15 and October 28, 2026 , with further auctions to be conducted on Thursdays, or on the next working day if a public holiday falls on the scheduled day.
The auction will begin at 11 am at the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition Office Compound, Kharmanchak, Bhagalpur .
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting authority | Bhagalpur District Administration, Prohibition & Excise Office |
| Vehicles | 48 confiscated vehicles |
| Legal basis | Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 |
| Auction basis | “As is, where is” |
| Auction committee | Vehicle Auction Committee headed by Additional Collector, Bhagalpur |
| First scheduled auction | October 8, 2026 |
| Other scheduled dates | October 15 and October 28, 2026 |
| Auction time | 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition Office Compound, Kharmanchak, Bhagalpur |
| EMD | 20% of the applicable auction amount |
| EMD payment mode | Demand Draft |
| Bank | UCO Bank, Tilkamanjhi Branch, Bhagalpur |
| Payable to | Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Bhagalpur |
| Full payment deadline | Within 2 working days of auction |
| Inspection | At the concerned Excise Department office/police station |
The administration has also stated that if vehicles remain unsold after three rounds, their auction value will be reduced by 10% in each subsequent auction until the vehicle is sold. The highest bidder will be treated as the purchaser.
| Title | Description | Start Date - End Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition and Excise Office, Bhagalpur: Notice of Auction of Confiscated Vehicles |
Bihar:- |
15/09/2026 - 08/10/2026 | View, Delhi Gujrat Jharkhand Panjab Uttar Pradesh West Bangal |
The official notice divides the vehicles into different auction groups depending on the number of previous auction rounds.
The first group contains vehicles scheduled for the fourth, fifth and sixth auction rounds . The listed vehicles include motorcycles, a Mahindra Tempo and a car.
| No. | Vehicle | Registration No. | Final Value | 4th Auction | 5th Auction | 6th Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Unicorn Motorcycle | WB74A-1386 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 2 | Mahindra Tempo | BR10K-1494 | ₹12,000 | ₹10,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹8,400 |
| 3 | Motorcycle | BR39AB-8830 | ₹35,000 | ₹31,500 | ₹28,000 | ₹8,400* |
| 4 | Car | WB06-9717 | ₹50,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 5 | Motorcycle | JH17F-4221 | ₹15,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹3,600* |
| 6 | Motorcycle | BR10M-9326 | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹4,800* |
*The source document contains apparent OCR/table alignment issues in some values; the figures above reproduce the values appearing in the notice rather than independently recalculating them.
Among these vehicles, the notice records WB06-9717 as a car with a final determined value of ₹50,000. The document also records an observation concerning the vehicle's reported sale and the submission of Forms 29 and 30 in connection with the vehicle.
The second group contains a larger set of vehicles scheduled for the seventh, eighth and ninth auction rounds . The vehicles include cars, motorcycles, tempos, scooters and other commercial vehicles.
The auction values are reduced progressively according to the schedule mentioned in the official notice.
| No. | Vehicle | Registration No. | Final Value | 7th Auction | 8th Auction | 9th Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 | BR01AS0014 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 8 | Honda Motorcycle | BR10V6327 | ₹22,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹11,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 9 | Mahindra Tempo | BR08P-2059 | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 | Motorcycle | BR10H-6913* | ₹7,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 | Honda Super Splendor Motorcycle | BR10AF3488 | ₹45,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 12 | Pulsar Motorcycle | BR51K3887 | ₹80,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹32,000 |
| 13 | Motorcycle | BR10AF6282 | ₹35,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 | Alto Car | JH17H1440 | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 | Passion X Motorcycle | BR10T-1669* | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 | Pulsar 125 Motorcycle | BR39AN4846 | ₹40,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 | Motorcycle | JH18M3064 | ₹35,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 | Sport ES Motorcycle | JH17K8353 | Not clearly preserved | Not clearly preserved | Not clearly preserved | Not clearly preserved |
| 19 | Hero Glamour Motorcycle | BR10BX9872 | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 | Splendor iSmart Motorcycle | BR10T3909 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 | Motorcycle | BR10X2167 | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 | TVS Radeon Motorcycle | BR10AE-3078* | ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 | Hero Motorcycle | JH15W9914 | ₹12,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 | TVS Vega Scooter | BR10M2963 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 | Hero Glamour Motorcycle | BR09X-3920* | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 | Maestro Scooter | BR10Q1537 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 | Motorcycle | BR10M4808 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 | TVS Victor Motorcycle | BR10X4498 | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 | Tempo | BR10PB2246 | ₹70,000 | ₹42,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 30 | Mahindra Rexton RX 270 / XVT RX7 | DL10CG0907 | ₹6,00,000 | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹2,40,000 |
The official document contains OCR distortions in a few registration numbers and table alignments. Therefore, buyers should verify the original official auction notice and the vehicle physically before participating.
The next auction group covers vehicles proceeding through the eighth, ninth and tenth auction rounds .
| No. | Vehicle | Registration No. | Final Value | 8th Auction | 9th Auction | 10th Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Mahindra Xylo | GJ23AF-5483 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 32 | Ford Car | DL10CF4560 | ₹2,25,000 | ₹1,12,500 | ₹90,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 33 | Tata ACE Magic Pickup | UP35T-5440 | ₹78,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹31,200 | ₹23,400 |
| 34 | Passion Pro Motorcycle | PB02CM9554 | ₹11,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹3,300 |
| 35 | Passion Pro Motorcycle | Without registration number | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 |
| 36 | Hero Passion Pro Motorcycle | JH17T-7438 | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 37 | Glamour Motorcycle | BR10R-6762 | ₹15,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 38 | TVS Apache Motorcycle | BR10AA1376 | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 39 | Glamour Motorcycle | BR37K-7737 | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 40 | Mahindra Bolero | JH17D-4805 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 41 | Twister Motorcycle | BR10L-0227 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹900 |
| 42 | Eicher Pro 2095 XP Truck | DL1MB-1526 | ₹18,00,000 | ₹9,00,000 | ₹7,20,000 | ₹5,40,000 |
| 43 | DCM Six Wheeler | BR06GA-5832 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 44 | Discover ES Motorcycle | BR10U-3624 | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 |
The Eicher Pro 2095 XP truck has the highest clearly stated final determined value in this section at ₹18 lakh , with the tenth-auction figure listed at ₹5.40 lakh . The Mahindra Xylo , Ford car , Tata ACE Magic pickup , Mahindra Bolero and DCM six-wheeler are among the other commercial and passenger vehicles listed.
The final group contains four vehicles listed for the 11th, 12th and 13th auction rounds . The notice shows substantially reduced auction values for these vehicles.
| No. | Vehicle | Registration No. | Final Value | 11th Auction | 12th Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Motorcycle | JH17K-7368 | ₹25,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 46 | Glamour Motorcycle | BR10C-8292 | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹500 |
| 47 | Tempo | JH17J-1783 | ₹30,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 48 | Motorcycle | BR10Y-3122 | ₹30,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 |
The source table heading refers to the 11th, 12th and 13th auctions , but the extracted figures visibly provide values for the 11th and 12th columns. The original notice should therefore be checked for the complete 13th-round figure before relying on it.
People wishing to participate in the Bhagalpur confiscated vehicle auction must submit the required advance deposit along with their application.
The advance deposit is fixed at 20% of the amount shown in the relevant auction-value columns for the vehicle. It must be deposited up to two days before the auction , on a working day, at the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Bhagalpur office.
The payment must be made through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of:
Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Bhagalpur
The DD is payable at UCO Bank, Tilkamanjhi Branch, Bhagalpur .
For the successful bidder, the advance deposit will be adjusted against the final auction amount.
For unsuccessful bidders, the deposited advance amount will be returned.
The successful bidder must deposit the full auction amount within two working days from the date of auction at the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition Office, Bhagalpur.
If the successful bidder fails to make the payment within the prescribed period, the deposited advance amount will be forfeited , the auction will automatically stand cancelled, and the bidder will have no further claim. The vehicle may then be included in the next auction.
The administration has specified several conditions for buyers:
The Vehicle Auction Committee has reserved the right to cancel the auction of any vehicle or all vehicles without assigning a reason .
If a vehicle is found to be involved in a matter covered by a court proceeding, the application for that vehicle will not be accepted or its auction will be stopped.
Government employees and officials working in the Collectorate or its attached offices, the Superintendent of Police's office, concerned police stations/offices and other government offices are not permitted to participate in the auction process.
The auction notice also serves as information to the owners of the confiscated vehicles.
If any case, appeal or revision relating to a listed vehicle has been filed before a court or is currently pending, the vehicle owner has been directed to submit supporting evidence to the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Bhagalpur by October 6, 2026 , so that the auction of the concerned vehicle can be stayed.
The notice states that objections or claims submitted after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.
For further information, interested bidders can contact the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Bhagalpur office.
The notice also directs readers to the Bhagalpur district website for additional information regarding the auction.
The district administration has directed the concerned police stations, Excise officials and other authorities to widely publicise the auction notice. The auction advertisement is also to be uploaded to the district website and published in national and local daily newspapers.
Before bidding for any confiscated vehicle in Bhagalpur , prospective buyers should carefully verify the vehicle's registration number, physical condition, available records, location, auction value and applicable payment requirements from the original notice and the concerned department.
Since the auction is being conducted on an “as is, where is” basis , bidders should inspect the vehicle before submitting their bid. The official notice specifically allows interested persons to view the vehicles at the relevant Excise Department offices or police stations.
The official notice should be treated as the final source for any vehicle-specific detail where the newspaper/text extraction contains OCR or formatting errors .
Source: Collectorate, Bhagalpur, Prohibition & Excise Office, auction notice dated September 19, 2026 .
BHAGALPUR: The Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Bhagalpur , has completed the auction of 13 vehicles seized and confiscated under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 , in a move aimed at ensuring the timely disposal of government-confiscated assets.
The auction was conducted at the departmental office under the supervision of a special vehicle committee constituted to ensure transparency throughout the process. The auction generated Rs 1.5 lakh for the government treasury , according to Bhagalpur district authorities.
The vehicles auctioned by the Bhagalpur Excise Department had earlier been seized and confiscated under provisions of the state's prohibition and excise law.
The auction process was conducted after the authorities completed the required legal formalities and determined the reserve prices for the vehicles.
The department also published the relevant auction notices and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on its official portal for public information ahead of the auction.
A special vehicle committee supervised the auction to maintain transparency and ensure that the disposal process followed the prescribed rules.
The committee included the:
The committee had completed the necessary legal clearances and reserve-price fixation before the public auction was conducted.
Bhagalpur DM Alankrita Pandey said the auction resulted in Rs 1.5 lakh being deposited into the government treasury .
According to the district administration, the exercise is an important step towards the effective implementation of the Prohibition and Excise Act and the proper disposal of seized and confiscated government assets in accordance with statutory provisions and the prescribed SOP.
The district administration indicated that further action would continue as per the applicable rules .
The completion of the Bhagalpur vehicle auction highlights the administration's efforts to ensure that seized and confiscated vehicles do not remain pending indefinitely and are disposed of through the prescribed legal process.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department, Bhagalpur |
| Vehicles auctioned | 13 |
| Legal basis | Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 |
| Auction location | Departmental office, Bhagalpur |
| Auction supervision | Special vehicle committee |
| Revenue generated | Rs 1.5 lakh |
| Beneficiary | Government treasury |
| Reserve prices | Fixed before auction |
| Auction notice/SOP | Published on official portal |
| Further action | As per applicable rules |
The auction was conducted to ensure the proper disposal of seized and confiscated vehicles in accordance with statutory requirements.
The process followed legal clearances, reserve-price fixation and publication of the auction-related notice and SOP before the vehicles were offered for auction.
Bhagalpur: The Prohibition and Excise Department in Bhagalpur will conduct a public auction of 64 vehicles seized under Bihar's prohibition law on August 5, 2026 . The auction will be held at the Prohibition Office Complex in Bhagalpur . The auction is expected to attract buyers looking for vehicles offered through a government-conducted seized vehicle auction in Bihar . Interested individuals have been asked to complete the application process within the prescribed deadline.
According to information released by the department, the vehicles included in the Bhagalpur vehicle auction 2026 were seized in connection with various cases registered under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 .
Following the completion of the required legal proceedings, the vehicles have now been cleared for disposal through a public auction in accordance with the applicable government procedures.
The list of 64 seized vehicles includes different categories of vehicles. Buyers may find bicycles, motorcycles, tempos and other vehicles among the lots scheduled to be auctioned. The department will conduct the auction according to the prescribed rules and procedures. Interested buyers are advised to check the official auction information and vehicle-related details before participating.
Those interested in participating in the Bhagalpur seized vehicle auction must submit their applications to the Prohibition Office, Bhagalpur , by August 3, 2026 . Applications submitted after the specified deadline will not be considered, according to the auction-related information released by the department.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Auction Location | Prohibition Office Complex, Bhagalpur |
| Auction Date | August 5, 2026 |
| Number of Vehicles | 64 seized vehicles |
| Vehicle Categories | Bicycles, motorcycles, tempos and other vehicles |
| Application Deadline | August 3, 2026 |
| Auctioning Department | Prohibition and Excise Department, Bhagalpur |
| Legal Basis | Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 |
| Official Website | https://bhagalpur.nic.in/ |
Detailed information about the Bhagalpur vehicle auction , including the auction procedure and other relevant requirements, can be obtained from the Prohibition Office, Bhagalpur .
The Bhagalpur District Administration's official website is also expected to provide relevant information and updates related to the auction. Prospective bidders should verify the latest official notice, eligibility conditions and auction terms before submitting their applications.
August 3, 2026: Last date to submit applications.
August 5, 2026: Public auction of 64 seized vehicles.
Prospective buyers should ensure that their applications are submitted before the deadline and carefully review all official auction conditions before participating.
