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The District Administration, Bhojpur (Ara) has issued a notification inviting bids for the auction of 12 confiscated vehicles seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 . The auction is being conducted by the Confiscation and Excise Branch after the vehicles were confiscated in various liquor-related cases.
The auction includes a mix of cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles and commercial vehicles , providing buyers an opportunity to purchase government-auctioned vehicles through a transparent bidding process.
Interested bidders must submit their bids in sealed envelopes along with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) equal to 20% of the reserve price .
| Sl. No. | Vehicle | Reserve Price | EMD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Ace Gold | ₹11,00,000 | ₹2,20,000 |
| 2 | Mercedes-Benz Truck | ₹4,75,000 | ₹95,000 |
| 3 | Tata Nexon | ₹4,25,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 4 | Hero HF Deluxe | ₹16,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 5 | Hero Super Splendor | ₹2,60,000 | ₹52,000 |
| 6 | Mahindra Bolero Pickup | ₹40,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 7 | Mahindra Scorpio | ₹35,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 8 | Ashok Leyland Truck | ₹8,50,000 | ₹1,70,000 |
| 9 | TVS Sport | ₹17,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 | Hero HF Deluxe | ₹15,50,000 | ₹3,10,000 |
| 11 | Maruti SX4 | ₹50,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 | Eicher Truck | ₹5,45,000 | ₹1,09,000 |
Interested buyers should inspect the vehicles during the notified inspection period and submit their bids before the deadline. The prescribed EMD must accompany the bid, and the highest eligible bidder will be considered for allotment after approval by the competent authority.
The District Magistrate (DM) Bhojpur, Arrah , has announced an MSTC e-auction for the sale of two government vehicles on an 'As Is Where Is', 'As Is What Is' and 'No Complaint Basis' . Interested bidders can participate in the online auction scheduled for 3 July 2026 through the MSTC e-commerce platform. NOTICE
According to the auction catalogue, buyers will have the opportunity to bid for a 2012 Tata Sumo and a 2012 Tata Spacio , both located at the DCLR Office, Sadar Ara, Bihar . Prospective bidders are advised to physically inspect the vehicles before participating in the auction.
Catalogue View Date: 17 June 2026
Inspection Period: 18 June 2026 to 2 July 2026
Auction Start Time: 3 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Auction Close Time: 3 July 2026, 4:00 PM
Auction Mode: Online e-Auction through MSTC
Model Year: 2012
Vehicle Type: Car
Location: DCLR Office, Sadar Ara, Bihar
Pre-Bid EMD: Rs 25,000
Model Year: 2012
Vehicle Type: Car
Location: DCLR Office, Sadar Ara, Bihar
Pre-Bid EMD: Rs 10,000
The auction will be conducted with a starting bid price of Re 1 and a bid increment of Re 1 . Successful bidders must deposit the required post-bid amount and complete payment within five days of acceptance of the lot , unless otherwise specified.
Vehicle delivery must be taken within 15 days from the issue of the Delivery Order . A late payment penalty and ground rent of 1% per week plus applicable GST will be charged in case of delays.
Officials have emphasized that bidders should inspect the vehicles thoroughly before placing bids, as no complaints will be entertained after the auction.
The office of the Bhojpur District Administration has announced a public auction of seized vehicles involved in illegal mining, transportation and storage activities in the district. According to the official notice issued by the court of the District Magistrate-cum-Collector, Bhojpur (Ara), the auction will be conducted on June 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Collectorate auditorium in Ara.
The vehicles have been confiscated under the provisions of the Bihar Minerals (Concession, Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage Prevention) Rules, 2019 as amended in 2026 . Most of the vehicles included in the auction are heavy commercial trucks seized in mining-related cases registered at Koilwar, Narayanpur, Sandesh and Imadpur police stations.
Interested bidders must submit their applications along with the required documents and security deposit amount on June 9, 2026 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the office of the District Magistrate, Bhojpur. The scrutiny of documents will take place on June 10 and June 11, 2026 by the district purchase committee.
NOTICE Document
Participants willing to take part in the Bhojpur truck auction must submit:
The demand draft must be prepared in favour of Mineral Development Officer, Bhojpur (Ara) and payable at Ara, Bhojpur.
| Vehicle Details | Parking Location | Vehicle Value | EMD Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck (12 Wheeler) – BR01GC-0483, Chassis No: MAT466420C3B05954, Engine No: B591803121B63236803 |
Manbhavan Petrol Pump East Side Parking | ₹4,22,399 | ₹1,05,599.75 |
| Truck (10 Wheeler) – UP67T-6950, Chassis No: MAT448022F2B02891 | Kurmuri Parking Yard | ₹3,51,246 | ₹87,811.50 |
| Truck (12 Wheeler) – JH09BB-3066, Chassis No: MAT466423H3B79317 | Narayanpur Police Station Campus | ₹5,35,246 | ₹1,33,811.50 |
| Truck (6 Wheeler) – BR01GF-1885, Chassis No: MA1A3GCD9NRKW3246 | Jhalku Nagar Petrol Pump Front Parking | ₹9,70,164 | ₹2,42,541 |
| Truck (10 Wheeler) – UP52T-5321, Chassis No: MAT448022EAB00935 | Manbhavan Petrol Pump West Side Parking | ₹3,73,552 | ₹93,388 |
| Truck (12 Wheeler) – BR01GC-6377, Chassis No: MAT466420C2J21612 | Manbhavan Petrol Pump East Side Parking | ₹3,73,552 | ₹93,388 |
| Truck (10 Wheeler) – NL01L-7977, Chassis No: MAT448022F2C04679 | Akhgaon Parking Yard | ₹4,14,354.96 | ₹1,03,588.74 |
| Truck (6 Wheeler) – BR05GC-5257, Chassis No: MB1A3GCDXNRLV4199 | Sandesh Block Parking Area | ₹9,70,164 | ₹2,42,541 |
| Truck (12 Wheeler) – UP54T-2381, Chassis No: MAT466388E5H09523 | Jhalku Nagar Petrol Pump Front Parking | ₹4,75,246 | ₹1,18,811.50 |
| Truck (10 Wheeler) – UP52T-6306, Chassis No: MAT448022EAN10652 | Jhalku Nagar Petrol Pump Front Parking | ₹4,18,634 | ₹1,04,658.50 |
| Truck (10 Wheeler) – BR25GA-1388, Chassis No: MAT448035C5F10713 | Manbhavan Petrol Pump East Side Parking | ₹3,36,940 | ₹84,235 |
| Poklen Excavator – L&T Komatsu PC-200, Serial No: 8386, PIN: KMTPC046K94LI | Manbhavan Petrol Pump East Side Parking | ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 |
| Poklen Excavator – Hyundai Robex 215-LC | Manbhavan Petrol Pump East Side Parking | ₹11,80,000 | ₹2,95,000 |
| Poklen Excavator – JCB JS210LC, Yellow Color, Serial Number Not Mentioned | Manbhavan Petrol Pump East Side Parking | ₹8,20,000 | ₹2,05,000 |
| Poklen Excavator – Hyundai R210-7, Engine & Serial Numbers Scratched/Unclear | Manbhavan Petrol Pump East Side Parking | ₹12,60,000 | ₹3,15,000 |
| Poklen Excavator – Hyundai Rolex-20LC7, Yellow Color, Serial Number Unclear | Manbhavan Petrol Pump East Side Parking | ₹8,96,000 | ₹2,24,000 |
| Poklen Excavator – Komatsu Yellow Excavator, Engine & Chassis Numbers Not Mentioned | Sandesh Block Parking Area | ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
Officials have mentioned that some registration numbers were found mismatched during physical verification based on the chassis numbers. Therefore, bidders are advised to carefully inspect the vehicles before participating in the auction. The auction will be conducted on an “as is where is” basis , meaning buyers will have to accept the vehicles in their current condition without any future claims.
Government vehicle auctions in Bihar have recently attracted strong interest from transport operators, logistics companies and second-hand commercial vehicle buyers due to comparatively lower prices. The Bhojpur auction offers a chance to purchase heavy trucks at competitive rates directly through an official government process. Transporters looking for mining, construction or goods transport vehicles may find the upcoming Ara auction beneficial, especially with multiple 10-wheeler and 12-wheeler trucks included in the list.
Ara:
The Bhojpur district administration will conduct a public auction of 35 seized vehicles and earth-moving machines , including trucks and Poklane excavators , on February 28, 2026 , in Ara. The auction pertains to vehicles confiscated in cases of illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals across various police station areas of Bhojpur district.
The auction will be held at 11 am at the auditorium of the Bhojpur Collectorate on a “as is where is and as is what is” basis , officials said.
The auction is being organised by the Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Bhojpur , under the provisions of the Bihar Minor Mineral (Concession, Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage Prevention) Rules, 2019 , as amended in 2024 . All the listed vehicles and machines have been legally confiscated by the district administration following due procedure.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Interested bidders must submit their applications along with the required documents and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) on February 24, 2026 , between 10 am and 5 pm at the Office of the District Magistrate, Bhojpur (Ara) .
Documents Required (Self-attested copies):
PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
GST Registration Certificate
Character Certificate
Affidavit declaring no pending mining dues
Bank Draft in favour of “Mineral Development Officer, Bhojpur (Ara)”
Payable at Ara, Bhojpur
Applications and documents will be verified by the District Purchase Committee on February 26 and 27, 2026 .
A total of 35 seized assets will go under the hammer, including:
Trucks (6-wheeler, 10-wheeler, 12-wheeler and 14-wheeler)
Poklane / Excavators (Hyundai, JCB, L&T Komatsu, CAT)
These vehicles were seized from police station areas including Sandesh, Koilwar, Badhara, Narayanpur, Piro, Imadpur, Udwantnagar (Gajrajganj) and others, for involvement in illegal sand mining and mineral transportation .
Some vehicles are categorized as scrap , and bidders are advised to inspect the vehicles physically before participating.
The reserve values of vehicles range from ₹71,000 to over ₹12.6 lakh , while EMD amounts range from approximately ₹17,750 to ₹3.15 lakh , depending on the vehicle category.
Successful bidders must deposit the full auction amount within three working days of the auction (after adjusting EMD).
Failure to pay the balance amount within the stipulated period will lead to forfeiture of EMD .
EMD of unsuccessful bidders will be refunded within three working days after completion of the auction.
Only a sale confirmation letter will be issued; preparation of registration documents is the buyer’s responsibility .
Vehicles will be auctioned along with minerals loaded, if any .
Buyers must pay all applicable taxes, registration charges and transport fees .
Vehicles listed as scrap or non-registerable will be purchased entirely at the buyer’s risk.
The auction committee reserves the right to cancel the auction of any or all vehicles without assigning any reason .
Vehicles involved in cases stayed by courts will be excluded from the auction .
The administration has advised all bidders to physically inspect the vehicles at their respective parking locations before submitting applications. No objections or claims will be entertained after the auction process is completed.
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For auction-related queries and inspection details, bidders can contact the Mining Inspectors at the District Mining Office, Bhojpur:
Raj Gaurav: 9939480949
Usman Arif Chaudhary: 7017007166
Tender forms can be downloaded from the district website:
https://bhojpur.nic.in
If any vehicle owner has objections or court-related claims, they must submit documentary proof in person at the Collectorate or District Mining Office, Bhojpur , by 5 pm on February 24, 2026 . Claims made after this deadline will not be considered. The auction will remain subject to any subsequent orders passed by the Hon’ble Court.
The auction forms part of Bhojpur administration’s ongoing crackdown on illegal sand mining in Bihar , which has caused significant revenue loss and environmental damage. Officials said the initiative aims to deter illegal mining operations, recover government dues, and strengthen enforcement of mining laws .
