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GAYA: The Gaya district administration has announced a public auction of vehicles seized and confiscated in connection with liquor prohibition and excise cases in Bihar. The auction is being conducted under the provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, as amended , and the relevant confiscation orders issued by the competent authority.
The auction notice has been issued under the Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department , with the Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Gaya , or authorised officers overseeing the confiscation proceedings. The vehicles will be offered through a public auction conducted by the competent Vehicle Auction Committee .
The auction will be held at the Zila Parishad Conference Hall, Gaya , from 11:00 AM on the scheduled auction dates.
The auction catalogue includes a wide range of vehicles, including motorcycles, scooters, cars, SUVs, tempos, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles . Popular models mentioned in the larger auction catalogue include Hero Splendor, Splendor Plus, Hero Glamour, Honda Shine, Passion Pro, Bajaj Discover, Tata Nano, Tata Sumo, Mahindra XUV-500 and Scorpio , among others.
The administration has scheduled the Gaya seized vehicle auction 2026 in multiple rounds. The first three auction dates are also reflected in the specific auction notice supplied for the confiscated vehicles.
| Auction Round | Auction Date | Time | Last Date to Submit Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Auction | August 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM | August 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Second Auction | August 29, 2026 | 11:00 AM | August 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Third Auction | September 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM | September 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Fourth Auction | September 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM | September 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Fifth Auction | September 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM | September 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Description | Start Date | End Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|
|
General notice for release of state vehicles |
31/07/2026 | 21/08/2026 |
Applications must be submitted at the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Gaya . The auction venue is the Zila Parishad Conference Hall, Gaya .
Individuals interested in participating in the Gaya vehicle auction 2026 must deposit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) equivalent to 25% of the applicable valuation amount .
The EMD must be submitted along with the prescribed application through a current bank draft or a bank draft issued from the date of publication of the auction notice.
The draft must be drawn in favour of:
Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Gaya
Payable at: SBI Main Branch, Gaya
The auction process is stated to be governed by the relevant departmental orders, notifications and Standard Operating Procedure mentioned in the auction notice.
The auction notice provides for a reduction in valuation for vehicles that remain unsold.
Vehicles that remained unsold after the previous auction attempts will be offered at a reduced valuation , as prescribed in the auction procedure. The source document states that vehicles left unsold after three previous auction attempts may be offered in the first auction at a valuation 10% lower than the previous valuation .
If a vehicle remains unsold in subsequent rounds, its valuation may be reduced by a further 10% for each successive auction round .
However, the EMD amount specified for the first auction remains applicable until the final auction round , according to the notice.
Applicants participating in the Bihar seized vehicle auction must submit the prescribed application form along with the required documents.
The documents include:
The application and documents must be submitted at the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Gaya , before the applicable deadline for the auction round.
The EMD deposited by the successful bidder will be adjusted against the final auction price.
For unsuccessful bidders, the deposited EMD will be refunded after 20 days , according to the auction terms.
The successful bidder must deposit an additional amount equal to 25% of the bid amount, excluding the EMD already deposited , within seven working days after the auction by contacting the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Gaya.
If the successful bidder fails to deposit the required amount within the prescribed period, the 25% EMD may be forfeited .
The successful auction purchaser will also be responsible for payment of all applicable taxes and statutory charges .
The specific auction notice supplied for this report contains details of 33 vehicles , including motorcycles, cars, an e-rickshaw, Tata Magic vehicles and Mahindra Bolero pickups.
The following list has been retained from the supplied notice and organised for easier reference:
| No. | Vehicle | Registration/Identification | Assessed Value | EMD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glamour Motorcycle | BR-21V-6478 | ₹24,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 2 | Splendor Motorcycle | BR-31AH-4270 | ₹21,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 3 | Bajaj Platina Motorcycle | Chassis No. MD2DDDZZZTPC73796 | ₹7,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 4 | Tata Indigo | JH-10Z-2829 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 5 | Car | JH01AM-0710 | ₹1,25,000 | ₹31,250 |
| 6 | Tata Indica | JH09U-2114 | ₹81,000 | ₹20,250 |
| 7 | Motorcycle | BR44F-3406 | ₹16,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 8 | Mahindra Bolero Pickup | PB02EB-9203 | ₹2,80,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 9 | Hero Splendor Motorcycle | BR02Y-0593 | ₹8,000 | Verify official notice |
| 10 | Motorcycle | JH02A-7757 | ₹9,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 11 | Swift Dzire | DL8CR-3077 | ₹1,10,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 12 | Motorcycle | JH05AN-9550 | ₹10,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 | Hero Splendor Motorcycle | BR02Y-7310 | ₹11,000 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 | Honda Shine Motorcycle | BR-2N-4162 | ₹7,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 15 | Honda CD Deluxe Motorcycle | Engine No. 07C2ZE52907 | ₹5,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 | Maruti Swift Dzire Car | BR-02BM-7122 | ₹5,15,000 | ₹1,28,750 |
| 17 | Tata S Magic | JA00161 / Chassis No. MAT5590535 | ₹73,000 | ₹18,250 |
| 18 | Tempo | Details require verification | ₹60,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 | Hero Glamour Motorcycle | BR-02AS-1553 | ₹27,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 | Motorcycle | BR-27R-6553 | ₹34,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 | Motorcycle | BR-02AC-8542 | ₹12,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 | Motorcycle | BR-27E-1747 | ₹10,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 | Hero Splendor Motorcycle | BR-21Q-6766 | ₹13,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 24 | Glamour Motorcycle | BR-02AV-0433 | ₹27,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 | Passion Pro Motorcycle | DL-6SAG-2964 | ₹5,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 26 | Super Splendor Motorcycle | JH-05BK-1041 | ₹16,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 | Tata Ace Magic | BR-02GD-4092 | ₹4,53,000 | ₹1,13,250 |
| 28 | Motorcycle | BR02BH-7015 | ₹44,500 | ₹11,125 |
| 29 | Motorcycle | BR21Q-4195 | ₹18,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 | Motorcycle | BR01FN-4559 | ₹34,500 | ₹8,625 |
| 31 | E-Rickshaw | BR02PC-0580 | ₹1,83,955 | ₹45,988.75 |
| 32 | Mahindra Bolero Pickup | BR-29GB-1739 | ₹3,66,500 | ₹91,625 |
| 33 | Motorcycle | BR-21U-1518 | ₹23,000 | Verify official notice |
Important: The supplied 33-vehicle notice contains apparent OCR, formatting and typographical inconsistencies in some registration numbers, vehicle descriptions and EMD figures. The entries requiring particular verification include vehicle numbers 9, 17-18 and 33 . Prospective bidders should rely on the original official auction notice and latest office notice-board list before depositing money.
The larger auction catalogue contains an extensive list of vehicles. Selected entries include:
| Sl. No. | Vehicle | Registration No. | Valuation | Reduced Valuation | EMD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piaggio Vehicle | BR-02PK-1545 | ₹41,250 | ₹27,064 | ₹6,766 |
| 2 | Glamour Motorcycle | BR-02E-3696 | ₹12,750 | ₹8,365 | ₹2,091 |
| 3 | Glamour Motorcycle | BR-02AW-5146 | ₹20,250 | ₹13,286 | ₹3,322 |
| 4 | Tata Sumo | BR-01PD-1061 | ₹97,500 | ₹63,970 | ₹15,992 |
| 5 | Passion Pro Motorcycle | BR-02S-9133 | ₹7,500 | ₹4,921 | ₹1,230 |
| 6 | Tempo | BR-02PA-2421 | ₹38,250 | ₹25,096 | ₹6,274 |
| 7 | Tata Nano Car | BR-01BE-7293 | ₹18,750 | ₹12,302 | ₹3,075 |
| 8 | Motorcycle | BR-02BD-0161 | ₹28,500 | ₹18,699 | ₹4,675 |
| 9 | Glamour Motorcycle | BR-27K-9219 | ₹18,750 | ₹12,302 | ₹3,075 |
| 10 | Motorcycle | BR-31AA-2769 | ₹15,000 | ₹9,842 | ₹2,460 |
| 11 | Tempo | BR-02PV-2765 | ₹76,500 | ₹50,192 | ₹12,548 |
| 12 | Vehicle | BR-21G-5094 | ₹30,000 | ₹19,683 | ₹4,921 |
| 13 | Honda Shine Motorcycle | BR-02AF-2655 | ₹12,750 | ₹8,365 | ₹2,091 |
| 14 | Vehicle | BR-02PB-4360 | ₹82,500 | ₹54,128 | ₹13,532 |
| 15 | Bajaj Discover Motorcycle | BR-26J-5346 | ₹9,750 | ₹6,397 | ₹1,599 |
| 16 | Scooter | BR-02BJ-9854 | ₹45,000 | ₹29,525 | ₹7,381 |
| 17 | Scooter | BR-02BG-5543 | ₹45,000 | ₹29,525 | ₹7,381 |
| 18 | Hero Splendor Motorcycle | BR-02V-7616 | ₹75,000 | ₹49,208 | ₹12,302 |
| 19 | Hero Honda Motorcycle | BR-01DN-7510 | ₹11,250 | ₹7,381 | ₹1,845 |
| 20 | Splendor Motorcycle | BR-02BH-3808 | ₹33,750 | ₹22,143 | ₹5,536 |
The larger catalogue also includes higher-value vehicles such as a car registered as JH10AZ-6061 , a Mahindra XUV-500 (JH07L-2303) and a Scorpio (JH09AQ-2789) .
All vehicles will be auctioned on an "as is where is" basis . This means bidders are responsible for checking the vehicle's actual condition before participating.
The administration will not bear transportation expenses or other related costs .
Interested applicants are advised to physically inspect the vehicle at the concerned police station or Excise Department premises , wherever applicable.
Bidders should verify:
Once satisfied with the vehicle, applicants should submit their applications. Claims or objections regarding the vehicle's condition after the auction will not be entertained.
The auction notice lays down several important conditions for bidders.
The highest bidder will receive the vehicle only after completing the prescribed payment formalities. The decision of the auction committee will be final .
The auction committee or the District Magistrate-cum-Collector, Gaya , reserves the right to cancel the auction of any individual vehicle or all vehicles without assigning a reason.
If a vehicle becomes involved in a court-related matter or judicial proceeding , the application for that vehicle may not be accepted. If an application has already been submitted, the auction may be suspended.
Vehicles with unclear registration, chassis or engine numbers may not be eligible for re-registration. Bidders are therefore advised to verify the available details before participating.
The administration has also warned that a vehicle may have been auctioned earlier but may still be lying at the premises because the earlier successful bidder did not remove it.
In such cases, the vehicle may be offered again under the applicable procedure. The notice also provides for refund of the deposited amount to a bidder who does not receive the vehicle, subject to the auction terms.
Similarly, a vehicle may be released after payment of a penalty or removed by an earlier auction purchaser during the auction process. In such circumstances, the affected bidder may receive a refund as per the prescribed procedure.
The administration may conduct the auction of vehicles individually or in groups , depending on the auction process.
The competent authority also reserves the right to remove vehicles from the auction list or correct errors in the published details. Any such changes are expected to be displayed on the office notice board before the auction .
Interested bidders must submit their applications at:
Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Gaya
Applicants should ensure that the prescribed application form, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, two recent photographs, affidavit/declaration and 25% EMD bank draft are enclosed before submission.
The application must reach the concerned office before the deadline applicable to the selected auction round.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Auction Authority | Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Gaya |
| Department | Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department |
| Auction Type | Public Auction |
| Auction Venue | Zila Parishad Conference Hall, Gaya |
| Auction Time | 11:00 AM |
| First Auction | August 21, 2026 |
| Final Scheduled Auction | September 19, 2026 |
| First Auction Application Deadline | August 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| EMD | 25% of applicable valuation |
| Bank Draft In Favour Of | Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Gaya |
| Payable At | SBI Main Branch, Gaya |
| Application Office | Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Gaya |
| Sale Basis | As is where is |
| Successful Bidder | EMD adjusted against final bid amount |
| Additional Payment | 25% of bid amount, excluding EMD, within seven working days |
| Unsuccessful Bidder Refund | After 20 days |
| Physical Inspection | Strongly recommended before applying |
The Bihar Government has issued an official notification for the e-auction of 105 confiscated vehicles in Gaya under the Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department . The public notice has been released by the office of the District Magistrate-cum-Chairman, District Condemnation Board, Gaya .
According to the notification, the vehicles were seized in various cases related to the enforcement of Bihar’s prohibition laws. The auction process will be conducted online as per the prescribed government guidelines and excise department procedures.
The detailed auction list published in the notice includes motorcycles, scooters, cars and commercial vehicles . Vehicle-wise information such as registration number, lot number, reserve price, security deposit amount and related case details have also been mentioned in the official schedule.
NOTICE
The notification mentions the complete auction timeline for interested bidders. As per the schedule:
Officials stated that only eligible participants fulfilling the required conditions will be allowed to participate in the online bidding process.
The auction notice clearly states that bidders must deposit a prescribed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) before participating in the auction. In most cases, the EMD amount has been fixed at nearly 10% of the reserve price of the vehicle.
The reserve value of vehicles varies depending on the type, condition and category of the seized vehicle. Several two-wheelers have lower reserve prices, while some four-wheelers and commercial vehicles carry significantly higher values.
The published list contains a total of 105 confiscated vehicles connected to different prohibition and excise-related cases in Gaya district. These include:
The notice also provides details related to police station jurisdiction, confiscation case number and vehicle ownership information.
Authorities have instructed interested bidders to carefully examine all terms and conditions before applying for the e-auction. The administration has also clarified that the auction process will be conducted strictly according to departmental rules and standard operating procedures.
Applicants are advised to verify vehicle condition, documentation and payment requirements before submitting bids.
The District Administration of Gaya has issued a public notice announcing the auction of confiscated vehicles under the Prohibition (Liquor Ban) Department.
The auction will be conducted by the Office of the District Magistrate-cum-Collector, Gaya, under the Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department. The notice has been signed by Shashank Shubhamkar , District Magistrate, Gaya.
Officials said the auction is being held under the provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The vehicles were seized for their alleged involvement in the illegal transportation of liquor and were later confiscated to the state following court proceedings.
The administration has now decided to dispose of these confiscated vehicles through an open public auction. As per Rule 12(a) of the Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2022, vehicle owners have been given a final opportunity to apply for the release of their vehicles before the auction process begins.
The auction will be held at the District Council Hall (Zila Parishad Auditorium) in Gaya.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
First Auction: 11 March 2026 – 11:30 AM
Second Auction (for unsold vehicles): 14 March 2026 – 11:30 AM
Third Auction (for remaining vehicles): 18 March 2026 – 11:30 AM
For 11 March auction → 9 March 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
For 14 March auction → 12 March 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
For 18 March auction → 16 March 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
Application Submission Location:
Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise, Gaya
To participate in the auction:
Deposit 50% of the assessed value of the vehicle as advance money (EMD).
Payment must be made by Bank Draft.
Draft in favour of: Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Gaya
Payable at: SBI Main Branch, Gaya
285 vehicles including:
Motorcycles (Splendor, Shine, Glamour, Passion Pro, Apache, etc.)
Scooters (Activa, Jupiter, TVS Scooty)
Cars (Alto, Nano, Kwid, Spark)
Pickup vans, Bolero, Tata Sumo, Tata 407, Piaggio Tempo, Mahindra Pickup
Goods carriers & Magic Tempo
Each vehicle entry includes:
Case number, police station name, registration number, vehicle type, model, assessed value, 50% EMD amount, and owner’s details (where available).
(Some vehicles are marked “Unknown owner”.)
Vehicles are sold on “as-is, where-is” basis.
The department is not responsible for missing documents, RC issues, tax, insurance, or fitness.
Buyer must complete all RTO and legal formalities.
Auction may be cancelled or postponed without notice.
No return after sale.
Office of District Magistrate, Gaya
Phone: 0631-2222800 / 2222900
Fax: 0631-2223561 / 2222100
Email: [email protected]
For auction process:
Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise, Gaya
If you are planning to bid, these categories usually give better value and easier resale :
Maruti Alto / Renault Kwid – low-cost cars, high demand in local resale market
Hero Splendor / Honda Shine – safest bikes for daily use and resale
Honda Activa / TVS Jupiter – always in demand, quick resale
Mahindra Bolero – strong rural demand, good for personal or commercial use
Tata 407 / Piaggio Tempo – best for transport and small business use
Tip: Prefer vehicles with clear registration details and known owners.
Avoid unknown-owner vehicles unless the price is very low and you are ready for paperwork risk.
Gaya/Patna: In a fresh crackdown on illegal liquor transportation, the Court of the Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Gaya has issued short-term public notices to vehicle owners whose vehicles were seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (amended 2022) .
Across notices issued between December 23, 2025 and January 22, 2026 , details of 19 seized vehicles registered in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Haryana have been published. Officials said the statutory 30-day period since seizure has expired in all listed cases, prompting initiation of confiscation proceedings.
Vehicle owners, claimants or anyone having information about the vehicles have been asked to appear before the confiscation court on:
January 9, 2026
3 pm
Office of Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition, Gaya
Authorities warned that failure to appear may result in ex parte (one-sided) confiscation orders .
Proceedings are being initiated under Rule 13(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2022) , which requires:
start of confiscation proceedings within 30 days of seizure
final decision within 90 days
reasonable opportunity of hearing for owners or claimants
Vehicles used for transporting illegal liquor are liable to be confiscated by the District Magistrate-cum-Collector .
View
Notice 09.12.2025 (Hariyana)
Notice 09.01.2026 (Jharkhand)
Notice 09.01.2026 (Odisha)
The notices list:
motorcycles
pickup vans
cars and SUVs
Example entries include:
Honda CB Shine (BR02AC 2817) – Sherghati case
Hero Honda (BR26C 7648) – Roushanganj case
Unregistered Honda Shine – Tekari case
Mahindra XUV 500 (HR29AB5724) – Haryana registration
Scorpio (OR02AP8889) – Odisha registration
Several accused have been named, while in some cases the accused are listed as “unknown”.
The combined notices mention:
3 vehicles in one notice
14 vehicles in another
1 vehicle each in two separate notices
Total vehicles facing confiscation: 19
The notice states that if:
no owner or claimant appears
no penalty-release application is filed
no claim or information is submitted
the confiscation authority may proceed to confiscate the vehicles without further hearing .
Parties have also been advised to inform the court if any related case, appeal or revision is pending elsewhere.
The notices have been issued by the Department of Prohibition, Excise & Registration, Bihar , and published in accordance with the Advertisement Policy, 2016 . Any disputes over publication medium will be decided by the department concerned.
19 vehicles seized in liquor-transport cases
Hearing scheduled on January 9, 2026 at 3 pm
30-day seizure period already completed
Owners warned of ex parte confiscation
Applies to vehicles registered in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Haryana
The Court of the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Gaya, has issued a short-term notice regarding vehicles seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (as amended in 2022) .
As per Rule 13(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2022 :
Confiscation proceedings must begin within 30 days of seizure.
A decision must be taken within 90 days , giving the vehicle owner/claimant an opportunity to be heard.
The seized vehicles listed in the notice have already completed 30 days in custody , but no owner/claimant has come forward to pay the penalty or seek release.
Date: September 26, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Court of the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Gaya
A total of 9 vehicles (mostly motorcycles such as Hero HF Deluxe, Passion Pro, Splendor, Glamour, and Honda Shine) are included. Some have identified owners, while others are registered under “unknown.”
Motorcycles: 9
Hero HF Deluxe – 1
Hero Passion Pro – 2
Hero Splendor – 2
Hero Glamour – 1
Honda Shine 125 SP – 1
Hero Honda CD 100 – 1
Passion Pro (details incomplete) – 1
Known Owners: 6 cases
Unknown Owners (listed as “अज्ञात” / Unknown): 3 cases
Fatehpur – 4 vehicles
Atari – 1 vehicle
Wazirganj – 1 vehicle
Gurpa – 1 vehicle
Bodh Gaya / Kotwali (urban) – 1 vehicle
Sherghati – 1 vehicle
If the vehicle owners/claimants:
Fail to appear on the scheduled date,
Do not present any claim, or
Do not apply for release by paying the penalty,
then the Confiscation Authority may pass an ex-parte order to permanently confiscate the vehicles in favor of the State.
Owners or parties with pending cases/appeals related to these vehicles must inform the confiscation court on any working day.
