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The Kozhikode Rural Police has listed a group of unclaimed vehicles from different police stations in Kerala for auction through MSTC. The catalogue includes four lots, covering unclaimed two-wheelers and mixed vehicles kept at Thottilpalam, Peruvannamoozhi, Balussery and Thamarassery police stations. The auction is being conducted under Auction No. MSTC/TVC/DISTRIC POLICE OFFICE KOZHIKODE RURAL/1/PUDUPPANAM/26-27/23728.
The first lot comprises a group of unclaimed vehicles at Thottilpalam Police Station, while the second lot covers vehicles at Peruvannamoozhi Police Station. Both lots are categorised as transport vehicles under the two-wheeler category. Each is offered as one lot with a starting price of ₹1, a bid increment of ₹1 and a post-bid EMD requirement of 25%. GST will be applicable as per rules, and the H1 bidder will have to pay the applicable GST directly to the concerned authorities under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM).
The third and fourth lots consist of mixed unclaimed vehicles from Balussery and Thamarassery police stations. Like the other lots, each has a quantity of one lot, a starting price of ₹1 and a ₹1 bid increment, with a 25% post-bid EMD. The bid validity for all four lots is November 2, 2026. The catalogue states that detailed vehicle lists are available through annexures, while no separate documents have been uploaded for the listed lots. Interested bidders should carefully check the auction terms, vehicle details, GST obligations and other applicable conditions before participating.
Kerala Vehicle Auction 2026: The Kerala State Excise Department, Civil Station Kozhikode, is set to conduct an MSTC e-auction of 59 confiscated vehicles on August 21, 2026. The auction catalogue includes cars, motorcycles, scooters, an electric scooter, auto-rickshaws and other transport vehicles linked to Akbari and NDPS cases .
The auction is being conducted under Auction No. MSTC/TVC/KERALA STATE EXCISE DEPARTMENT/1/CIVIL STATION KOZHIKODE/26-27/24000 . The catalogue view date is July 31, 2026, while the scheduled online auction will begin at 11:00 AM on August 21 and close at 4:30 PM the same day .
Auction NOTICE
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Auction Authority | Kerala State Excise Department |
| Auction Location | Civil Station, Kozhikode |
| Auction Platform | MSTC |
| Auction Number | MSTC/TVC/KERALA STATE EXCISE DEPARTMENT/1/CIVIL STATION KOZHIKODE/26-27/24000 |
| Auction Type | O-General Auction |
| Total Lots | 59 |
| Inspection Period | August 1 to August 20, 2026 |
| Auction Date | August 21, 2026 |
| Auction Time | 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Auto-extension | 8 minutes |
| Currency | INR |
| Auction Status in Catalogue | Not Activated |
| Pre-Bid EMD | Not an Auto Prebid EMD Auction |
| Bid Validity | Up to October 20, 2026 |
The catalogue states that the vehicles are offered on an "As is where is", "As is what is", "no-complaint" and "Caveat Emptor" basis . The catalogue contains 59 lots in total.
The Kerala Excise vehicle auction features a wide range of confiscated vehicles. The listed lots include popular two-wheelers from Honda, Suzuki, Hero, Yamaha and Bajaj, along with cars from Maruti, Tata and Datsun.
Some of the notable vehicles listed in the catalogue include:
The catalogue records the vehicles as confiscated vehicles involved in Akbari and NDPS cases , with detailed information to be read along with the annexure and auction terms and conditions.
The reserve or starting prices vary significantly across the 59 lots. The lowest starting price visible in the catalogue is ₹3,000 for a Bajaj CT 100 bike , while the listed Maruti Swift Dzire VDi car has a starting price of ₹2.50 lakh .
Other high-value lots include the Maruti Alto LXI , listed at ₹2.25 lakh , and several Suzuki Access scooters with starting prices ranging from thousands to nearly ₹95,000 , according to the catalogue entries.
The catalogue specifies a 25% Post Bid EMD for the listed lots. GST is applicable as per the auction terms, and the catalogue specifically states that the H1 bidder will have to pay applicable GST under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) .
Prospective bidders should carefully read the Auction Specific Terms and Conditions (ASTC), Seller Specific Terms and Conditions (SSTC), annexures and lot-specific documents before participating in the auction.
The inspection window for the auctioned vehicles is scheduled from August 1 to August 20, 2026 . Since the vehicles are offered on an as-is, where-is and no-complaint basis , bidders should inspect the concerned vehicle before placing a bid and verify all available details, documents and applicable conditions.
The lot locations mentioned in the catalogue include various police stations and Excise Range offices across Kerala, including Thamarassery, Feroke, Nadapuram, Balussery, Koyilandy, Chevayur, Kodencheri, Vatakara, Kozhikode and other locations .
According to the auction catalogue, the Post Bid EMD is generally required to be deposited within seven days from the date of acceptance of the lot , unless otherwise specified in the catalogue.
The catalogue also mentions a 22-day period for full or balance payment from the date of acceptance of the lot, unless otherwise specified. A late payment penalty of 1% per week plus applicable GST is applicable, while delivery of the material is to be taken within 30 days of the issue of the Delivery Order , subject to the catalogue terms.
The special terms further state that payments including EMD, balance payment, full material value and penalties must be deposited through the designated MSTC e-payment link after selecting the appropriate auction and payment type. The catalogue says that no other payment mode will be accepted and that the amount deposited through the MSTC e-payment link will be directly deposited into the Government of Kerala treasury .
Before participating in the MSTC Kerala vehicle e-auction , bidders should:
The auction catalogue currently marks the auction status as "Not Activated" , and bidders should check the MSTC auction portal and official auction terms for the latest status before participating.
