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Ara: The Bhojpur district administration has announced a public auction of vehicles and machinery seized in cases related to illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals . The auction will be conducted by the Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Bhojpur, under the applicable provisions of the Bihar Minerals (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2019, as amended in 2026.
The Bhojpur vehicle auction 2026 will be held on September 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM at the auditorium located at the Bhojpur Collectorate, Ara.
A total of 13 seized vehicles and heavy machines , including 6-wheel and 10-wheel trucks, 12-wheel trucks and Poklen/excavator machines, have been listed for the public auction.
The administration has specified separate dates for submission and verification of auction documents.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Submission of application, EMD and documents | September 21, 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Verification of tender documents | September 22 and 23, 2026 |
| Public Auction | September 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM |
| Auction venue | Auditorium, Collectorate, Bhojpur, Ara |
Applicants must submit the required documents along with the prescribed earnest money deposit (EMD) at the office of the Collector, Bhojpur.
Auction Notice Vehicles List
The auction catalogue includes seized trucks and heavy earthmoving equipment. The vehicles and machines will be sold on an “as is, where is, whatever is” basis.
| No. | Vehicle/Machine | Registration/Identification | Reserve/Value Mentioned | EMD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12-wheel Truck | BR01GC-0483 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 2 | 12-wheel Truck | JH09BB-3066 | ₹3,64,000 | ₹91,000 |
| 3 | 6-wheel Truck | BR01GF-1885 | ₹6,72,000 | ₹1,68,000 |
| 4 | 10-wheel Truck | UP52T-5321 | ₹2,88,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 5 | 10-wheel Truck | NL01L-7977 | ₹2,80,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 6 | 6-wheel Truck | BR05GC-5257 | ₹6,72,000 | ₹1,68,000 |
| 7 | 10-wheel Truck | UP52T-6306 | ₹2,80,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 8 | Poklen/Excavator | L&T/KOMATSU, PC-200 | ₹6,72,000 | ₹1,68,000 |
| 9 | Poklen/Excavator | Hyundai Robex 215-LC | ₹8,26,000 | ₹2,06,500 |
| 10 | Poklen/Excavator | JCB JS210LC | ₹5,74,000 | ₹1,43,500 |
| 11 | Poklen/Excavator | Hyundai R210-7 | ₹8,82,000 | ₹2,20,500 |
| 12 | Poklen/Excavator | Hyundai Rolex-20LC7 | ₹6,27,200 | ₹1,56,800 |
| 13 | Poklen/Excavator | KOMATSU | ₹8,40,000 | ₹2,10,000 |
Note: The auction notice contains some unclear or damaged identification details for certain machines. Prospective bidders should physically inspect the machinery before submitting their bids.
The list includes vehicles seized by different police stations in Bhojpur in connection with illegal mining and mineral transportation cases.
The trucks include 12-wheel, 10-wheel and 6-wheel models , while the machinery category primarily consists of Poklen/excavator machines manufactured by L&T, Komatsu, Hyundai and JCB .
Some of the listed vehicles are being kept at parking locations near petrol pumps in areas including Manbhawan, Jhalku Nagar and Akhgaon , while other vehicles and machines are kept at designated police station or block parking facilities.
Individuals or firms wishing to participate in the Bhojpur seized vehicle auction must submit their application along with the prescribed documents and EMD.
The following documents are required:
The bank draft must be drawn in favour of Mineral Development Officer, Bhojpur (Ara) and payable at Ara, Bhojpur .
The EMD varies according to the vehicle or machine being auctioned. As listed in the notice, the EMD is generally 25% of the stated reserve/value amount .
The successful bidder will have to pay the entire auction amount, after adjustment of the EMD, within three working days .
If the successful bidder fails to deposit the complete amount within the stipulated period, the deposited EMD will be forfeited .
For unsuccessful bidders, the EMD will be returned three working days after completion of the auction .
The administration has clearly stated that the vehicles and machines will be auctioned on an “as is, where is, whatever is” basis .
This means bidders are responsible for inspecting the vehicle or machine and assessing its condition before participating in the auction.
The administration will not bear transportation expenses .
For vehicles that cannot be registered or are listed for scrap value, bidders will participate at their own risk .
Prospective bidders have been advised to physically inspect the vehicles and machinery at their respective seizure locations before submitting their applications .
Once the application has been submitted or the auction has been completed, objections or claims concerning the condition of the vehicle will generally not be entertained.
Details about the exact locations of the seized vehicles can be obtained from the concerned Mining Inspectors or the District Mining Office, Bhojpur .
After the auction, the successful buyer will be issued only a supporting letter for purchasing the vehicle for the purpose of registration in the buyer's name .
The responsibility for preparing vehicle-related documents will rest with the successful purchaser.
The auction committee will not be responsible for providing previously registered vehicle documents.
The successful buyer will also have to pay all applicable taxes and statutory charges and deposit the prescribed registration fee at the District Transport Office, Bhojpur .
The administration has reserved the right to postpone or cancel the auction of any vehicle if a court order affects the vehicle.
If a vehicle becomes subject to a court order, is released by the court before the auction process is completed, or an order is received to keep its auction on hold, that vehicle will not be auctioned.
The auction itself will also remain subject to any future order passed by a competent court.
Owners of the vehicles, equipment or machines listed in the auction can submit an objection or claim, including a claim based on a court stay order , by September 21, 2026, up to 5:00 PM .
They must appear before the concerned authority with supporting evidence.
According to the notice, claims or objections submitted after the specified deadline will not be accepted .
The tender form for the Bhojpur vehicle auction 2026 can be obtained from the official Bhojpur district website.
Applicants are required to submit the application and supporting documents in an open envelope at the office of the District Magistrate/Collector, Bhojpur.
The administration has advised bidders to carefully check the auction conditions and vehicle details before submitting their applications.
For clarification, objections or information regarding the seizure locations, bidders can contact the Mining Inspectors of the District Mining Office, Bhojpur:
The officials can be contacted on working days for information related to the auction and the locations of the seized vehicles.
Ara: The Bhojpur district administration has announced a very short notice public auction of vehicles confiscated under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act 2016 as amended. The vehicles were seized by various police stations of the district and auction will be conducted as per orders of the District Magistrate Bhojpur Ara.
The auction will be conducted by a five member committee headed by the Additional Collector Bhojpur.
Official Notification
Date 12th February 2026 and 27th February 2026
Time 11:30 AM
Venue Collectorate Auditorium Bhojpur Ara
Applicants must submit
Aadhaar card or PAN card self attested copy
Bank draft issued by nationalized bank
In favour of Assistant Commissioner Excise Bhojpur Ara
Payable at State Bank of India Ara
Last date of submission 22 January 2026 up to 5 PM
| Serial | Police Station and Case | Vehicle | Registration Number | Chassis and Engine Number | Base Price Rupees | Deposit 20 Percent | Owner and Address | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sadar Excise Police Station Case 713 2024 | Tata LPT Truck | UP75CT 1173 | MAT555020P8J15157 and 4SPCR18JWX629653 | 1100000 | 220000 | Dwarka Prasad Etawah Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 2 | Sadar Excise Police Station Case 123 2025 | Renault Triber Car | UP14GF 4480 | MEERBC009R7210118 and B4DF424E096184 | 475000 | 95000 | Nitin Kumar Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 3 | Sadar Police Station Case 249 2024 | Tata Pickup | UP32PN 1759 | MAT464663MSA00084 and VARICOR12PZXJ13012 | 425000 | 85000 | Munir Ahmad Sitapur Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 4 | Sadar Excise Police Station Case 241 2024 | Mahindra Pickup | UP61J 0866 | GZ71M62293 and 81A102010 | 70000 | 14000 | Deepak Kumar Gupta Ballia Uttar Pradesh | Scrap |
| 5 | Sadar Police Station Case 432 2024 | Maruti Suzuki Car | UP16CU 5946 | MA3NYF1SLM716030 | 384280 | 76856 | Manish Prasad Noida Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 6 | Karnamepur Police Station Case 375 2024 | Hero Super Splendor Motorcycle | UP60AD 6748 | MBLJAR030H9D29386 | 11300 | 2260 | Ghazipur Dihwa Rasra Ballia Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 7 | Karnamepur Police Station Case 277 2024 | Hero Super Splendor Motorcycle | UP60AH 6751 | JAO5EGJ9818188 | 16000 | 3200 | Surendra Yadav Ballia Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 8 | Karnamepur Police Station Case 168 2024 | Motorcycle | UP60GL 8198 | MBLHA10ER9GJ47939 | 5000 | 1000 | Ramesh Singh Ballia Uttar Pradesh | Scrap |
| 9 | Sadar Excise Police Station Case 663 2024 | Pickup Vehicle | UP15BM 0584 | MEEHSRAW5E4060239 | 260000 | 52000 | Sunil Yadav Meerut Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 10 | Khawaspur Police Station Case 456 2024 | Passion Pro Motorcycle | UP60AN 9275 | MBLHAW030KHF00194 | 17000 | 3400 | Pratibha Devi Ballia Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 11 | Jagdishpur Police Station Case 452 2024 | Passion Pro Motorcycle | UP60S 7858 | MBLHA10AWDHB36048 | 3000 | 600 | Chitrangad Singh Ballia Uttar Pradesh | Scrap |
| 12 | Tarari Police Station Case 385 2024 | Apache Motorcycle | UP65DQ 7367 | MD637CE78K2K00284 | 40000 | 8000 | Varanasi Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 13 | Shahpur Police Station Case 159 2023 | Motorcycle | UP60AQ 7888 | MBLIAW15XL9F37668 | 35000 | 7000 | Ballia Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 14 | Shahpur Police Station Case 644 2023 | Truck | UP61BT 0148 | MB1A3HCDONAHM4784 | 850000 | 170000 | Vaishnavi Traders Uttar Pradesh | — |
| 15 | Tarari Police Station Case 822 2023 | Passion Pro Motorcycle | UP60AH 8387 | HA10EVGHA38557 | 3500 | 700 | Kamna Bhartiya Uttar Pradesh | Scrap |
| 16 | Charpokhari Police Station Case 605 2023 | Truck | UP83AT 2535 | MAT457403E7D05463 | 150000 | 30000 | Abhishek Kumar Mainpuri Uttar Pradesh | Scrap |
| 17 | Rajpur Police Station Case 170 2025 | TVS Sports Motorcycle | UP60U 6914 | MD625MF57D3D02972 | 17000 | 3400 | Rajdev Yadav Bhojpur |
Bhojpur to Auction 39 Seized Vehicles and Heavy Machines on January 8
Ara:
The Bhojpur district administration will conduct a public auction of 39 confiscated vehicles and heavy construction machines seized in cases of illegal mining, transportation and storage. The auction will be held on January 8, 2026 , at 11 am in the auditorium of the Collectorate, Bhojpur (Ara) , officials said.
According to an ultra-short-term auction notice issued by the Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Bhojpur , the vehicles and machines have been confiscated under the Bihar Minerals (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2019 , as amended in 2024. The auction will be conducted strictly on a “ Official Notification ” basis.
The auction list includes a wide range of seized assets, such as:
Trucks (6-wheel, 10-wheel, 12-wheel and 14-wheelers)
Loaders
Excavators/Poclain machines (Komatsu, Hyundai, CAT, JCB, SANY and others)
Some vehicles have been classified as scrap , while others include mineral-loaded vehicles , which will be auctioned along with the mineral. The assessed value of the assets ranges from a few lakh rupees to over ₹17 lakh , with corresponding earnest money deposits (EMD) fixed for each item.
ALSO CHECK - Bihar Police Vehicles Auction
Interested bidders must submit their applications along with the prescribed earnest money deposit (EMD) on December 24, 2025 , between 10 am and 5 pm , at the office of the Collector, Bhojpur .
Applicants are required to submit self-attested copies of:
PAN card
Aadhaar card
GST registration
Character certificate
Affidavit certifying no outstanding mining dues
The EMD must be deposited through a bank draft in favour of Mineral Development Officer, Bhojpur (Ara) , payable at Ara. Tender documents will be scrutinised by the district-level purchase committee on January 2, 3 and 5, 2026 .
Successful bidders must pay the entire auction amount within three working days , after adjusting the EMD. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the EMD.
Unsuccessful bidders will receive a refund of their EMD within three working days after the auction.
Only a vehicle purchase confirmation letter will be issued to the successful bidder; preparation of registration and related documents will be the buyer’s responsibility.
All applicable taxes, registration fees and statutory dues must be borne by the buyer.
Vehicles that are non-registrable or listed as scrap will be bid for entirely at the bidder’s own risk .
Physical inspection of the vehicles prior to bidding is mandatory, and no claims or objections will be entertained after the auction.
The auction committee reserves the right to cancel the auction of any or all vehicles without assigning any reason .
Vehicles covered by any court stay order will not be auctioned.
For clarifications or details regarding inspection locations, bidders may contact officials of the District Mining Office, Bhojpur , including the designated mining inspectors, on working days.
The tender form for participation can be downloaded from the district website bhojpur.nic.in .
Officials said the auction aims to ensure transparent disposal of confiscated assets and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining activities in the district.
