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Gopalganj, Bihar: People looking to buy seized vehicles at affordable prices have an opportunity in Bihar as the Gopalganj district administration has announced a public auction of vehicles confiscated under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, as amended . A total of 281 vehicles are available for auction under the notices provided by the district administration.
The vehicles were seized in connection with excise cases registered after the implementation of prohibition in Bihar. Following confiscation under Section 58(5) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act , the vehicles are being offered for public auction under the prescribed government Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) .
The auction will be conducted on an “As Is, Where Is, Whatever Is” basis, meaning bidders will be responsible for inspecting the vehicles and accepting them in their existing condition.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Auction authority | District Administration, Gopalganj |
| Department | Prohibition and Excise Department |
| Total vehicles available | 281 vehicles |
| Vehicle types | Motorcycles, scooters, motor vehicles and other seized vehicles |
| Auction basis | As Is, Where Is, Whatever Is |
| Auction venue | District Panchayat Resource Centre, Gopalganj |
| Auction time | 11:00 AM onwards |
| Application submission office | Excise Superintendent's Office, Gopalganj |
| Office location | Near newly constructed New Police Line, Fatha Road, Basdila, Gopalganj |
| Official district website | gopalganj.nic.in |
| Title | Start Date | End Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Short Notice for Vechile Auction | 18/08/2026 | 12/09/2026 | View 20260812054918 20260812055034 20260812055326 20260812055545 20260812055801 20260812055902 20260812055204 20260812055655 |
The documents supplied for the auction contain multiple auction schedules , including a fourth auction for vehicles remaining unsold after earlier rounds and a separate three-stage schedule for the larger vehicle inventory.
The detailed schedule in the later notice mentions:
The notice also contains an earlier schedule for a fourth public auction of vehicles remaining unsold after three previous auctions , mentioning August 21, 2026 , with August 22, 2026 as the alternate date.
Bidders should therefore verify the latest official auction notice and vehicle-wise schedule on the Gopalganj district administration website before submitting the application or EMD.
The public auction will be conducted at the:
District Panchayat Resource Centre, Gopalganj
The auction is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM .
Vehicle inspection and other auction-related information can be obtained during working days from the District Prohibition and Excise Office.
Interested bidders have to submit the required documents, declaration and advance/security deposit at:
Office of the Superintendent of Prohibition, Gopalganj
Near the newly constructed New Police Line, Fatha Road, Basdila, Gopalganj, Bihar.
The security amount has to be submitted through a Bank Draft or Banker's Cheque from a nationalised bank in favour of:
Excise Superintendent Gopalganj, Payable at SBI Main Branch, Gopalganj
The auction list contains different categories of vehicles with individual minimum amounts and security/EMD amounts.
Examples from the supplied vehicle details include:
The complete vehicle-wise amount should be checked against the official auction list because the supplied scanned text contains several OCR-related errors in registration numbers, engine numbers and vehicle descriptions.
The auction inventory includes a large number of motorcycles and scooters , along with other vehicles seized in excise cases.
The vehicle list contains details such as:
Several entries in the supplied list are identified as scrap .
One of the most important conditions for bidders concerns vehicles marked “Scrap.”
According to the auction terms, vehicles marked as scrap in the auction list are not eligible for registration and cannot receive a new registration.
The successful bidder will be responsible for:
Therefore, buyers looking for a roadworthy vehicle should carefully check whether the particular lot is classified as scrap before bidding.
Interested persons can participate in the auction by appearing at the prescribed venue, date and time and following the auction procedure.
If only one application is received for a particular vehicle, that vehicle will not be auctioned.
The highest bidder will be considered successful only when the bid amount is higher than the prescribed minimum amount .
Participants must sign and submit the prescribed Declaration Form/Annexure A along with the required documents.
The prescribed advance/security amount has to be submitted through an eligible Bank Draft or Banker's Cheque in favour of the Excise Superintendent, Gopalganj.
For a successful bidder, the security deposit will be adjusted against the final auction price .
The security amount of unsuccessful bidders will be refunded according to the applicable procedure.
The successful bidder has to deposit the remaining auction amount in a single instalment immediately after the auction .
If the successful bidder fails to make the required payment, the prescribed 20% amount of the minimum security deposit may be forfeited , and the second-highest eligible bidder may be declared successful.
Participation in the auction will be treated as confirmation that the bidder has fully inspected the vehicle before bidding .
After the vehicle is handed over, the auction authority will not be responsible for defects, mechanical problems or other complaints relating to the vehicle.
Government employees and officers of the Collectorate, offices attached to it, subordinate offices, the Superintendent of Police's office, police stations/offices attached to it and other government employees are not eligible to participate in the auction.
The successful bidder will have to arrange the transfer of the vehicle into their own name at their own cost and responsibility, wherever registration is legally permitted.
The auction authority will not be responsible for vehicle registration or related formalities after handing over the vehicle.
The vehicles are proposed to be auctioned free of all encumbrances , subject to the terms of the official notice.
Potential bidders should pay particular attention to the auction list before depositing the EMD.
Vehicles marked “Scrap” cannot be registered for road use . Buyers of such vehicles will have to arrange dismantling, transportation and disposal at their own expense.
GOPALGANJ: The Office of the Collector, Gopalganj , has announced a public auction of 122 confiscated vehicles seized under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 . The auction will be conducted through a specially constituted committee under the powers granted by Section 58(5) of the Act.
The vehicles will be sold strictly on an "As Is, Where Is, Whatever There Is" basis, meaning bidders must inspect the vehicles before participating as no claims regarding their condition will be accepted later.
The auction presents an opportunity for individuals, businesses and automobile dealers to purchase seized motorcycles and other vehicles at competitive reserve prices.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| First Auction Date | June 24, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM |
| Venue | District Panchayat Resource Center, Gopalganj |
| Application Deadline | June 20, 2026 |
| Contingency Date | June 25, 2026 |
If the first auction cannot be conducted due to unforeseen circumstances, it will automatically take place on June 25, 2026 .
Vehicles that remain unsold after the first round will be offered again in subsequent auctions.
| Auction Round | Vehicles | Last Date for Application | Auction Date | Contingency Date |
| First Auction | Vehicle Nos. 1–92 | June 20, 2026 | June 24, 2026 | June 25, 2026 |
| Second Auction | Unsold vehicles | June 30, 2026 | July 3, 2026 | July 4, 2026 |
| Third Auction | Remaining unsold vehicles | July 7, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | July 11, 2026 |
| Vechile Auction Notice & Lists | 24/06/2026 | 11/07/2026 | View 20260606050803 20260606050857 20260606051002 |
The notification includes 122 confiscated vehicles from different police stations and excise cases across Gopalganj district.
Some of the listed vehicles include:
| Registration Number | Vehicle Type | Registration Year | Minimum Base Price |
| BR28M 8199 | Motorcycle | 2015 | ₹17,000 |
| UP12AD 2366 | Motorcycle | 2018 | ₹12,000 |
| BR28CY 361 | Motorcycle (Scrap) | 2010 | ₹3,000 |
| BR22AZ 4991 | Motorcycle | 2022 | ₹34,000 |
| BR28D7 194 | Motorcycle | 2012 | ₹14,000 |
The complete notification contains vehicles seized from multiple police station jurisdictions, including Jadopur, Bishambharpur, Vijaypur, Kuchaikote, Uchkagaon, Kateya, Gopalpur, Baikunthpur, Barauli, Sidhwalia, Madhopur, Manjhagarh and Hathua .
Interested bidders must submit their applications before the prescribed deadline along with the required Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) .
The EMD must be deposited through a Bank Draft or Banker's Cheque issued by a nationalized bank in favour of:
Excise Superintendent, Gopalganj
Payable at:
State Bank of India, Main Branch, Gopalganj
Applications and EMD must be submitted to the office located near New Police Line, Pathra Road, Basdila, Gopalganj before the closing date.
The district administration has issued several important conditions for participants:
The administration has advised all prospective buyers to conduct a thorough physical inspection before participating.
Once a vehicle is sold, no complaints regarding mechanical condition, defects or missing parts will be entertained .
Some vehicles have been categorized as Scrap .
Such vehicles:
Interested bidders should carefully verify the vehicle category before placing bids.
The following individuals are not eligible to participate:
The successful bidder will be solely responsible for:
The district administration will bear no responsibility for the registration process after the sale.
The Collector has reserved full authority to:
Additionally, certain vehicles may be reserved for government departments or welfare initiatives such as the Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana implemented through JEEVIKA , in accordance with government policy.
Vehicle owners involved in pending court proceedings, appeals or revision petitions must submit valid Form-IV stay or release orders to the Excise Superintendent, Gopalganj at least one day before the scheduled auction .
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being auctioned as per the notified schedule.
Interested bidders can obtain the complete auction notification, vehicle inspection schedule and other updates through the official Gopalganj district portal . https://gopalganj.nic.in/notice_category/tenders/
The Gopalganj District Administration in Bihar has announced a public auction of 43 seized vehicles under the provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 . The auction will be conducted by the office of the District Magistrate-cum-Collector, Gopalganj.
According to the official notice, the auction includes a wide range of confiscated and abandoned vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, scooters, pickups, tractors, boats and commercial vehicles that were seized in connection with prohibition and excise-related cases.
The auction is scheduled to take place on June 17, 2026 , while interested bidders can complete registration and submit documents before the notified deadline. Authorities said the process will be conducted through an open public bidding system.
The administration has clarified that bidders must deposit the prescribed earnest money/security amount before participating in the auction process.
Document Notice
The official list contains 43 vehicles seized in different police station and excise cases. The inventory includes:
Several vehicles belong to brands and models registered in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar , with manufacturing years ranging from older models to recently registered vehicles.
Some of the prominent vehicles mentioned in the notice include:
The notice also mentions reserve values and security deposit amounts for individual vehicles.
Any eligible individual can participate in the auction after completing the required formalities. Participants are advised to:
Officials stated that vehicles will be sold on an “as is where is” basis , meaning buyers must inspect the condition themselves before bidding.
The administration has instructed bidders to carefully review the complete auction list and conditions before participating. Vehicles involved in legal confiscation proceedings under prohibition laws are being disposed of after approval from competent authorities.
Interested participants can obtain additional details from the Gopalganj district administration office or the official district website.
Government vehicle auctions in Bihar have seen growing public interest due to the availability of vehicles at comparatively lower prices. Auctions conducted under prohibition and excise laws often include seized commercial vehicles, SUVs, motorcycles and transport units.
With the June 2026 Gopalganj vehicle auction , buyers looking for second-hand vehicles at competitive rates are expected to participate in large numbers.
Bihar Police Releases List of Unclaimed Vehicles in Gopalganj, Verification Process Begins
The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Gopalganj , has issued a public notification regarding several unclaimed motorcycles and seized vehicles currently lying at the Town Police Station under Indira Nagar Outpost in Bihar .
As per the official notice issued under Memo No. 1975 , vehicle owners, financiers and insurance companies have been directed to verify ownership details and claim the vehicles within 15 days from the publication date.
Police authorities stated that these vehicles have remained unattended for a long period and are currently classified under unclaimed property or court property cases .
NOTICE
The detailed list published by Gopalganj Police contains important information such as:
Most of the vehicles mentioned in the notice are motorcycles from popular brands including:
Several vehicles carry Uttar Pradesh registration numbers including:
UP52AU2091, UP57C9644, UP15AB3979, UP57BF7071, UP57N0162, UP57Y5530, UP53J5630, UP53AN9573, UP78W6135 and UP57AB4245.
According to the notification, owners must visit the concerned police station with proper documents including:
Officials warned that failure to complete verification within the stipulated period may lead to further legal proceedings under applicable rules.
Police and transport officials advise citizens to regularly maintain updated vehicle records to avoid such situations. Experts recommend:
Always preserve:
In many cases, vehicles remain unclaimed because ownership transfer records are incomplete after resale transactions.
Filing an FIR quickly helps authorities trace vehicles faster and simplifies future verification procedures.
Before purchasing second-hand vehicles, buyers should carefully verify:
This helps avoid legal complications involving stolen or disputed vehicles.
Police departments across India periodically release lists of unclaimed vehicles to:
Officials said the latest Gopalganj notice is part of routine legal and administrative action.
Town Police Station, Gopalganj, Bihar
Contact Numbers: 9031827277, 9031827299
Further information can also be accessed through the Bihar Government portal.
Gopalganj:
The District and Sessions Court, Gopalganj, has announced the auction of 25 seized vehicles in connection with various criminal cases registered across the district. The auction will be conducted on February 23, 2026, as per orders issued by the competent court.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
According to the official notice issued by the Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Gopalganj, the vehicles have been seized in different police station cases and are currently lying in police custody. As many of these vehicles have remained unused for a long time, the court has ordered their disposal through public auction in accordance with legal provisions.
The list includes motorcycles and other vehicles seized in cases registered at different police stations such as Gopalganj Town, Manjha, Kuchaikote, Baikunthpur, Barauli and other areas of the district. Each vehicle is linked to a specific case number and police station.
Interested bidders have been advised to inspect the vehicles at the respective police stations before participating in the auction. The auction process will be carried out following prescribed rules and procedures, and bidders will be required to complete all formalities as directed by the court.
The notice further states that the successful bidders will have to comply with all legal requirements related to transfer of ownership and documentation. The court has clarified that the vehicles will be auctioned on an “as is where is” basis and no claims will be entertained later regarding the condition of the vehicles.
The auction is expected to attract local buyers looking for vehicles at comparatively lower prices. District officials have urged interested participants to ensure that they carry valid identity documents and complete the necessary formalities on the day of the auction.
The notice has been issued under the authority of the District and Sessions Judge, Gopalganj, for the district year 2025–26.
