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Chennai Customs Announces E-Auction of Confiscated Vehicles on March 4

Feb 20 2026

The Office of the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai-III, under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has announced an e-auction vehicles scheduled for March 4, 2026. According to an official communication (F. No. GEN/DISP/EAUC/683/2025-WandD dated February 19, 2026) addressed to MSTC Ltd., the auction will be conducted online, with inspection of goods permitted on March 2 and March 3, 2026. The vehicles will be sold on an “as-is-where-is” basis, and participation is restricted to registered vehicle scrappers under the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021.

Vehicles Listed for E-Auction

The auction features five lots of used and old vehicles currently stored at various Container Freight Stations (CFS), warehouses, and port locations in Chennai:

 Lot No. 18/24

  • Vehicle: Old & Used Mitsubishi Lancer

  • Weight: Approx. 1,500 kg

  • Location: Chennai Container Terminal Pvt Ltd, O Yard CFS, Rajaji Salai (Inside Chennai Port, Near Zero Gate)

  • EMD: ₹3,000

 Lot No. 11/1998

  • Vehicle: Maruti Esteem (Reg. No. TN09F7684)

  • Location: CGO DRI, M1 Godown, Chennai Port Authority

  • EMD: ₹2,000

 Lot No. 97/25 – WH&D

  • Vehicle: Used EMax Scooter

  • Weight: Approx. 500 kg

  • Location: Chennai Container Terminal Pvt Ltd, O Yard CFS

  • EMD: ₹1,000

 Lot No. 123/25 – WH&D

  • Vehicle: Used & Old BMW 520D SE

  • Weight: Approx. 1,500 kg

  • Location: West Quay II (Near Gate No. 5), Ambedkar Dock, Chennai Port Authority

  • EMD: ₹50,000

 Lot No. 103/25 – WH&D

  • Vehicle: Used Ford C-Max SEL Hybrid

  • Weight: Approx. 1,636 kg

  • Location: Ennore Cargo Container Terminal Pvt Ltd

  • EMD: ₹42,500

Auction Terms and Conditions

Customs authorities have clarified that bidding will be conducted strictly on a lot basis. Only vehicle scrappers registered under the 2021 scrapping facility rules are eligible to participate. Successful bidders will be responsible for cancellation of the Registration Certificate (RC), if applicable, and must bear all related charges.

Participants are advised to physically inspect the vehicles, verify cargo description, weight and quantity with warehouse staff or custodians, and ensure compliance with applicable domestic laws including BIS certification, LMPC norms, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Pollution Control Board (PCB)/MoEF clearances, and DGFT licensing requirements before placing bids.

Additionally, bidders must ascertain handling, storage and other incidental charges directly with the respective CFS, warehouse or custodian, as these costs will be borne by the successful bidder at the time of delivery. GST, as per prevailing rates, must be paid prior to taking possession of the goods.

Entry for inspection inside the Chennai Port premises will require obtaining a gate entry pass from the Chennai Port Authority.

The e-auction will be managed by MSTC Ltd., with further coordination through Customs officials and designated contact persons at respective storage locations.

Contact Details - OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION