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Darbhanga Vehicle Auction 2026: The Darbhanga Collectorate’s Prohibition and Excise Department has announced an auction of 104 seized and confiscated vehicles under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The auction includes motorcycles, cars, trucks, pickups, tempos, e-rickshaws and other vehicles, along with a separate list of scrap vehicles.
The first vehicle auction will be held on September 24, 2026, from 10:30 AM at Dr BR Ambedkar Auditorium, Collectorate Campus, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga, and/or the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga. Interested bidders must submit their applications by September 22, 2026, up to 4 PM.
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Auction authority | Collectorate, Darbhanga, Prohibition & Excise Department |
| Auction | Seized and confiscated vehicles |
| Total lots | 104 |
| General vehicles | Lot 1 to 84 |
| Scrap vehicles | Lot 85 to 104 |
| First auction date | September 24, 2026 |
| Auction time | 10:30 AM onwards |
| Application deadline | September 22, 2026, by 4 PM |
| Auction venue | Dr BR Ambedkar Auditorium, Collectorate Campus, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga / Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition office |
| Notice date | September 2, 2026 |
| Notice number | 1/494030/2026 |
The auction notice states that the vehicles were seized by the police and Prohibition Department under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 , as amended in 2018 and 2022, and subsequently confiscated by the Collector-cum-District Magistrate or other competent courts.
Vehicles remaining unsold after the first auction will be offered on subsequent dates according to the conditions mentioned in the notice.
The scheduled dates are:
The corresponding application deadlines are October 6, October 23, November 4, November 18, December 1, December 15 and December 28, 2026 , respectively, with applications to be submitted by 4 PM on each deadline date.
If an auction cannot be conducted on the scheduled date for any reason, it may be held on the next working day or on a date fixed under the Collector’s directions.
The auction catalogue covers a wide range of seized vehicles. The 84 general vehicle lots include:
The catalogue also contains 20 scrap vehicle lots, numbered 85 to 104 .
Several two-wheelers have relatively low minimum prices in the auction catalogue. For example, some listed motorcycles and scooters have minimum values of ₹6,000, ₹8,000, ₹10,000, ₹11,000, ₹12,000 and ₹13,000 , depending on the vehicle and lot.
Some notable higher-value lots include:
These figures are the minimum values stated in the auction catalogue , not guaranteed final sale prices.
The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) requirement differs between general vehicles and scrap vehicles.
For general vehicles , bidders must deposit 20% of the minimum value as advance money. For scrap vehicles , the advance amount is 50% of the minimum value .
The notice specifies that the advance amount should be submitted through a Demand Draft payable to the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga , payable at the State Bank of India, Darbhanga branch, along with the prescribed application form.
For scrap vehicles in the first scrap lot, the notice gives a combined minimum value of ₹87,000 and an advance amount of ₹43,500 , equivalent to 50% of the minimum value.
Another scrap lot covering specified vehicles has a combined minimum value of ₹1.40 lakh with an advance amount of ₹74,750 , while the following lot has a minimum value of ₹1.65 lakh and advance amount of ₹82,500 , as recorded in the notice.
Applicants have to submit the prescribed application along with the required documents and advance amount at the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga office.
For the September 24 auction, the application must reach the office by 4 PM on September 22, 2026 . Applications for subsequent auctions must be submitted by the respective deadlines mentioned in the auction schedule.
The application form requires details such as:
Applicants must submit a self-attested photocopy of either Aadhaar Card or Voter ID along with the application. The identification document is mandatory for preparation of the bid sheet.
The application declaration also requires the bidder to confirm that the auction rules and conditions have been read and understood and that the bidder has inspected the vehicle before participating.
Prospective bidders can inspect the vehicles on any working day at the concerned police stations or Prohibition Department police stations where the vehicles are kept.
The auction is conducted on an “as is, where is” basis . Buyers will have to arrange transportation of the purchased vehicle at their own expense after the auction.
The department has specifically stated that bidders will be considered to have inspected the vehicle and confirmed its physical availability before participating in the auction. After the vehicle is handed over, the auction authority will not be responsible for defects or complaints related to the vehicle.
The notice prescribes minimum bidding increments according to vehicle category:
| Vehicle category | Minimum bid increment |
|---|---|
| Two-wheelers | ₹250 |
| Three-wheelers | ₹500 |
| Four-wheelers | ₹1,000 |
| Bus, truck and similar vehicles | ₹2,000 |
| Scrap vehicles | ₹2,000 |
The notice also states that the increase in a single bid cannot exceed 20% of the vehicle's minimum value .
Successful bidders must deposit the auction amount within seven days of the auction in a single instalment through bank draft, banker’s cheque or cash, according to the applicable departmental instructions.
If the successful bidder fails to deposit the amount within the prescribed period, the advance amount may be forfeited and the auction in their name cancelled. The vehicle may then be offered to the second-highest bidder. If the second bidder also fails to make the payment within the stipulated period, their advance may also be forfeited.
The auction authority will issue an authorisation letter for registration of the vehicle in the name of the successful buyer.
However, preparing vehicle documents and completing ownership transfer will be the responsibility of the auction purchaser . The buyer must approach the District Transport Office and pay the government-prescribed charges for transfer of ownership.
For non-commercial private vehicles registered in Bihar, ownership transfer will be handled through the District Transport Office, Darbhanga , subject to applicable fees and procedures. For vehicles registered outside Bihar, commercial vehicles and vehicles without registration numbers, transfer will be governed by the applicable government and Transport Department rules.
The auction notice contains an important caution regarding the vehicle details. Since the vehicles were seized from different persons and locations in cases involving illegal liquor transportation , there may be discrepancies in registration numbers, chassis numbers or engine numbers.
The notice further cautions that some vehicles could even be stolen vehicles. Therefore, the auction will be conducted for the physical vehicle available at the auction location , and applicants are advised to inspect the vehicle carefully before bidding.
Vehicles that are released by a court, whose auction has been stayed by a court order, or which have already been auctioned may be excluded from the auction.
The auction committee reserves the right to stop the auction process at any time , accept or reject the bid for an individual vehicle or reject the bidding for all vehicles without assigning a reason. Its decision will be final, according to the notice.
The committee can also change the auction format by auctioning individual vehicles as a group or vehicles listed as a group individually.
According to the notice, after the auctions scheduled for September 24, October 7 and October 24 , the remaining vehicles will be offered in subsequent auctions with the applicable minimum value reduced by 10% at each subsequent auction , in accordance with the departmental instructions.
This provision could make later auction rounds relevant for buyers looking for vehicles that remain unsold, although participation remains subject to the official auction terms and availability.
The detailed vehicle list, minimum reserve prices and other information can be obtained from the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga .
The notice also states that the vehicle list and prescribed minimum reserve prices can be viewed on the Darbhanga district website at darbhanga.bih.nic.in .
Before participating in the Darbhanga seized vehicle auction , bidders should carefully verify the vehicle physically, registration details, chassis and engine numbers and the applicable ownership-transfer requirements.
The auction is strictly conducted on an “as is, where is” basis , and the buyer is responsible for transportation, documentation, registration and ownership transfer after purchase.
The first and most important deadline is September 22, 2026, at 4 PM , for the auction scheduled on September 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM .
Darbhanga, Bihar: The Darbhanga Collectorate, Prohibition and Excise Department has announced the auction of vehicles seized and confiscated under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 , as amended in 2018 and 2022. The auction includes cars, motorcycles, scooters, tempos, pickups, trucks, three-wheelers and scrap vehicles seized in connection with liquor prohibition cases.
The first auction will be conducted on August 31, 2026, from 10:30 am at the Dr BR Ambedkar Auditorium, Collectorate Campus, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga, and/or the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga.
The deadline for submitting applications for the August 31 auction is August 28, 2026, up to 4 pm .
The department has also announced subsequent auction dates for vehicles that remain unsold.
| Auction date | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | August 28, 2026, 4 pm |
| September 10, 2026 | September 8, 2026, 4 pm |
| September 24, 2026 | September 22, 2026, 4 pm |
| October 7, 2026 | October 6, 2026, 4 pm |
| October 24, 2026 | October 23, 2026, 4 pm |
| November 5, 2026 | November 4, 2026, 4 pm |
| November 19, 2026 | November 18, 2026, 4 pm |
| December 2, 2026 | December 1, 2026, 4 pm |
| December 16, 2026 | December 15, 2026, 4 pm |
| December 29, 2026 | December 28, 2026, 4 pm |
If the auction cannot be held on the scheduled date for any reason, it may be conducted on the next working day or on a date fixed by the District Magistrate, Darbhanga .
The notification covers vehicles under three auction categories.
The first auction comprises 14 general vehicles and seven scrap vehicles . The fourth auction contains 16 general vehicles and two scrap vehicles , while the tenth auction includes nine general vehicles .The listed vehicles include Mahindra Bolero Pickup, Renault Kwid, 12-wheeler truck, Tempo, Honda Activa, Bajaj Discover, Hero Splendor Pro, TVS Apache, Yamaha motorcycles, pickup vehicles, Glamour motorcycles, Maruti Suzuki cars, Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Innova, Tata Nexon, Mahindra Bolero, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai cars, Bajaj Maxima and other vehicles .
48 Vehicles Auction List
Key Vehicles and Reserve Prices in First Auction
Among the vehicles listed in the first auction are:
| Vehicle | Registration | Year | Minimum Price | EMD |
| Mahindra Bolero Pickup | WB29B-3910 | 2017 | ₹1,95,000 | ₹39,000 |
| Renault Kwid Car | BR06CC-0732 | 2019 | ₹52,000 | ₹10,400 |
| 12-Wheeler Truck | WB23C-6235 | 2012 | ₹4,00,000 | ₹80,000 |
| Tempo | BR07PC-2719 | 2020 | ₹45,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Honda Activa Scooty | BR07Z-7286 | 2017 | ₹14,000 | ₹2,800 |
| Hero Passion Pro | BR02AL-5181 | 2020 | ₹11,000 | ₹2,200 |
| TVS Apache | BR02AP-5259 | 2020 | ₹46,000 | ₹9,200 |
| Yamaha Cygnus | BR07AS-6906 | 2021 | ₹35,000 | ₹7,000 |
| Pickup | UP57T-1918 | 2023 | ₹6,10,000 | ₹1,22,000 |
| Glamour Motorcycle | BR07AQ-8771 | 2021 | ₹30,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Tempo | BR32PA-5779 | 2019 | ₹85,000 | ₹17,000 |
The notification also mentions vehicle-specific conditions. For example, the Renault Kwid is described as having a damaged front section with the airbag deployed.
The auction includes several vehicles categorised as scrap . These include vehicles such as a Maruti Suzuki car, Mahindra Scorpio, Tempo, Toyota Innova and another Mahindra Scorpio .
Some of the quoted minimum prices include:
For scrap vehicles, the EMD is 50% of the minimum value , according to the auction notice.
The fourth auction includes vehicles seized by Bahadurpur, Bishanpur, Hayaghat, Keoti and Darbhanga Prohibition Police among other stations.
Some notable listings include:
| Vehicle | Registration | Year | Minimum Price | EMD |
| Passion Pro Motorcycle | BR07Q-3986 | 2013 | ₹9,000 | ₹1,800 |
| Glamour FI Motorcycle | BR33AL-6963 | 2019 | ₹18,000 | ₹3,600 |
| Apache Motorcycle | HR26DU-1725 | 2018 | ₹23,400 | ₹4,680 |
| Hyundai Sportz Car | BR10M-3096 | 2011 | ₹54,000 | ₹10,800 |
| Tata Nexon | DL9CAS-5482 | 2019 | ₹1,35,000 | ₹27,000 |
| Bajaj Auto Three-Wheeler | BR07PC-9053 | 2023 | ₹1,12,500 | ₹22,500 |
| TVS Apache Motorcycle | BR32AD-8734 | 2019 | ₹31,500 | ₹6,300 |
| Passion Pro Motorcycle | BR07Z-6682 | 2017 | ₹12,600 | ₹2,520 |
| Tata LPT 2515 Truck | UK07CA-0708 | 2008 | ₹3,42,000 | ₹68,400 |
| Pickup M&M | BR01GN-5035 | 2024 | ₹5,40,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
| Mahindra Bolero Pickup | BR06GG-8312 | 2025 | ₹8,10,000 | ₹1,62,000 |
| Maruti Suzuki Brezza LXI | DL14CJ-9271 | 2024 | ₹4,49,100 | ₹89,820 |
The fourth auction also includes scrap vehicles such as a Mahindra Scorpio and Honda City ZXG .
The tenth auction includes vehicles from several police and excise stations in Darbhanga district. The list features:
Some of the minimum prices start as low as ₹150 for the listed cycle , while other vehicles have reserve prices ranging from a few thousand rupees to ₹45,000 .
The department has specified different earnest money deposit requirements.
For general vehicles , the EMD is fixed at 20% of the minimum price .
For scrap vehicles , the EMD is 50% of the minimum value .
For the August 31 auction, applicants must submit the required EMD through a Demand Draft payable to the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga , payable at State Bank of India, Darbhanga Branch , along with the prescribed application form.
Applications and required documents must reach the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga , by 4 pm on August 28, 2026 .
The notification specifies minimum bid increments based on the vehicle category:
The notification further states that the maximum increase in a single bid cannot exceed 20% of the vehicle's minimum value .
The vehicles will be auctioned on an “as-is, where-is” basis . Buyers will not be entitled to transportation expenses from the department.
Interested bidders can inspect the vehicles on working days at the concerned police stations or prohibition police stations before participating in the auction.
After purchase, the successful bidder will have to transport the vehicle at their own cost and responsibility .
The successful bidder must deposit the complete auction amount within seven days of the auction through bank draft, banker's cheque or cash, as permitted under the department's instructions. Failure to pay within the stipulated period may result in forfeiture of the EMD and cancellation of the auction .
If the second-highest bidder also fails to make the payment within the prescribed period, their EMD may also be forfeited and the vehicle may be auctioned again.
Every bidder must submit a self-attested photocopy of either an Aadhaar Card or Voter ID along with the application.
The document is required for preparation of the bid sheet. Applicants must also submit the required EMD in the prescribed manner.
Only applicants who submit their applications and required documents to the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga will be permitted to participate in the auction.
The auction notice makes it clear that bidders are deemed to have fully inspected the vehicle before participating in the auction .
Once the vehicle is handed over, the auction committee will not be responsible for defects or complaints concerning the vehicle.
The auction committee also reserves the right to auction individual vehicles as a group or vehicles listed as a group individually.
If a vehicle is subsequently found to have already been auctioned or released under a court order, the amount paid by the successful bidder may be refunded or adjusted , as applicable.
The successful bidder will receive an authority letter for registration of the vehicle in their name.
The buyer will be responsible for completing all vehicle-related documentation and paying the applicable government charges.
For non-commercial private vehicles registered in Bihar , ownership transfer can be completed through the District Transport Office, Darbhanga , after payment of applicable charges.
For vehicles registered outside Bihar, commercial vehicles and vehicles without registration numbers, ownership transfer will be governed by the applicable instructions and fees issued by the government and Transport Department.
The auction amount does not include taxes .
The Darbhanga administration has specifically cautioned bidders that the vehicles were seized from different persons and locations in connection with illegal liquor transportation cases .
Therefore, there may be discrepancies in the registration number, chassis number or engine number mentioned in the published list. The notice also warns that some vehicles may potentially be stolen vehicles.
The auction will be conducted for the vehicle that is physically available . Buyers are therefore advised to inspect the vehicle carefully before bidding.
Vehicles that have been released by a court, whose auction has been stayed before the auction date, or that have already been auctioned will not be auctioned, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
The department has stated that if vehicles from the fourth and tenth auctions remain unsold after the August 31, 2026 auction , their prices will be reduced by 10% at each subsequent auction , in accordance with departmental letter No. 809 dated February 3, 2026.
For vehicles listed under serial numbers 1 to 21 , the same 10% reduction mechanism will apply after the auctions scheduled for August 31, September 10 and September 24, 2026 , subject to the terms of the departmental instructions.
Darbhanga Administration Public Auction of Seized Vehicles Under Bihar Prohibition Act; Bidding Starts June 10
The Darbhanga district administration has issued an official notice for the auction of confiscated vehicles seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act , 2016 . The auction will be conducted by the Prohibition and Excise Department, Darbhanga , for vehicles confiscated by police and prohibition authorities in liquor-related cases.
According to the notification issued by the office of the District Magistrate-cum-Collector, Darbhanga , the auction process will begin on June 10, 2026, from 10:30 AM at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Auditorium, Collectorate Campus, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga , and at the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Darbhanga.
The administration stated that applications for the first round of auction must be submitted by June 8, 2026, till 4 PM .
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Officials said that vehicles remaining unsold after the first auction round will again be auctioned on the following dates:
The last dates for application submission for these rounds are:
All applications must be submitted before 4 PM on the respective dates.
The auction includes a wide range of vehicles such as:
Several vehicles belong to cases registered between 2022 and 2025 under prohibition-related offences.
The notification mentions that the reserve prices of vehicles vary according to category and condition.
Some key reserve prices include:
| Vehicle | Reserve Price |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Rs 450 |
| Motorcycle | Rs 9,000 onwards |
| Honda Motorcycle | Rs 27,000 |
| Tempo | Rs 15,000 to Rs 1.35 lakh |
| Hyundai Verna | Rs 63,000 |
| Honda Car | Rs 1.08 lakh |
| Mahindra XUV500 | Rs 2.52 lakh |
The earnest money deposit (EMD) has been fixed at 20 percent of the minimum reserve price for general vehicles.
The administration has issued several conditions for bidders participating in the Darbhanga vehicle auction:
Buyers will have to inspect the vehicles themselves at the respective police stations or prohibition offices before bidding.
Successful bidders must deposit the complete bid amount within seven days through:
Failure to deposit the amount within the deadline will lead to forfeiture of the security amount.
Interested bidders must submit:
The administration has fixed minimum bidding increments as follows:
The administration clarified that the auction committee will only issue an authorization letter for ownership transfer. Buyers will have to complete all registration and transfer formalities at the concerned transport office on their own expenses.
For private vehicles registered in Bihar, ownership transfer will be processed through the District Transport Office, Darbhanga , after payment of applicable government fees.
The notification also cautioned bidders that some vehicles were seized from different locations during prohibition enforcement drives, due to which:
may have discrepancies. Authorities also warned that some vehicles could potentially be stolen vehicles.
The administration advised all interested bidders to physically inspect vehicles before participating in the auction.
The complete vehicle list, reserve prices and auction-related information can be checked at the notice board of the Assistant Commissioner Prohibition Office, Darbhanga, or on the official website of Darbhanga District Administration
The notification has been signed by Kaushal Kumar, Collector, Darbhanga , and circulated to excise officials, police authorities and district-level officers for wider publicity.
Darbhanga: The Collectorate Darbhanga (District Nazarat Branch) has issued a short-term tender notice inviting the general public to participate in the auction of scrap vehicles stored in deteriorated condition at the residential confidential section of the Collectorate.
The auction will be conducted by the District Transport Officer, Darbhanga , based on evaluated reserve prices. The bidding process is scheduled to take place at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium, Collectorate परिसर, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga , on May 4 at 10:30 AM .
Interested bidders must submit their applications before the prescribed deadline during office hours.
Also Check All Bihar State Excise & Police Seized Vehicles Auctions
| S. No. | Vehicle Type | Registration No. | Reserve Price (₹) | EMD (50%) (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Car | BR7A-8676 | 18,000 | 9,000 |
| 2 | Station Wagon | BRG-6666 | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| 3 | Station Wagon | BPG-5555 | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| 4 | Jeep (Gypsy) | BR7P-1362 | 15,000 | 7,500 |
| 5 | Jeep | BRG-3412 | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| 6 | Jeep | BRG-9171 | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| 7 | Generator (150 kg @ ₹25/kg) | — | 3,750 | 1,875 |
All details related to the auction are available on the official website:
https://darbhanga.bih.nic.in
The decision of the Auction Committee will be final and binding in all matters.
Darbhanga:
The Darbhanga district administration has announced the auction of a large number of seized vehicles confiscated under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 , as amended from time to time, according to an official public notice.
The auction will include two-wheelers, cars, pickup vans, trucks, tempos and other vehicles seized by the Excise Department and police during enforcement drives. Officials said the vehicles have either remained unclaimed or have been declared fit for disposal as per legal provisions.
As per the notice issued by the Office of the Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Darbhanga , the vehicles will be sold on an “as is where is” basis . A detailed list of vehicles—containing registration numbers, engine and chassis details, year of manufacture, place of seizure and reserve prices—has been published along with the notification.
Authorities have advised interested bidders to carefully inspect the vehicles before participating in the auction, noting that no claims regarding condition or functionality will be entertained after the sale.
The administration said the auction is being conducted to clear overcrowded storage yards and ensure transparent disposal of seized assets . Only eligible bidders complying with the prescribed terms and conditions will be allowed to participate.
Further information regarding auction dates, venue, bidding procedure and payment terms is available in the official notice issued by the Excise and Prohibition Department.
67 vehicles
Auction period: January 6, 2026 to January 21, 2026
