Munger Seized Vehicles Auction

Munger Administration to Auction 94 Confiscated Bihar Vehicles Under Prohibition Act

MUNGER :  In a major administrative move, the Munger District Administration has issued a short-term public notice for the auction of  94 confiscated vehicles  seized under the  Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016  (amended in 2018, 2022, and 2023). Authorized by the Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Munger, this public auction aims to prevent national waste caused by the rust, wear, and deterioration of vehicles stored across various police stations and excise godowns in the district.

The auction will take place on  July 10, 2026 ,  July 17, 2026 , and  July 24, 2026 , starting at 11:00 AM on working days. Bidding will be held either in the Collectorate Conference Hall or within the premises of the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Munger.

Opportunity for Vehicle Owners to Claim Releases

According to Section 58 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, these vehicles have been held for more than 30 days. Despite notices and advertisements, the owners or claimants have failed to step forward to release them on penalty.

The administration has clarified that this public notice serves as a final opportunity for the original owners. If any owner wishes to free their vehicle by paying the designated penalty, they must file an appeal against the confiscation order in the Appellate Court (specifically, the Court of the Hon’ble Excise Commissioner). Bidders and original owners must submit proof of this appeal to the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Munger, by  July 7, 2026 .
Notice - Vehicles Auction List

Starting Prices

According to the department, the minimum bid prices have been fixed as follows:

• Motorcycles: Starting from ₹10,000
• Auto-rickshaws: Around ₹40,000–₹50,000
• Four-wheelers, including models such as the Tata Safari: Starting from approximately ₹1,00,000

The final sale price will depend on the competitive bidding process.

Auction Schedule and Venue

Eligibility & How to Participate

To participate in the public auction of seized vehicles, interested individuals must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Application Submission:  Submit the completed application form along with a self-attested passport-size photograph, identity proof, a self-attested copy of the PAN Card, and a self-attested copy of the Aadhar Card to the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Munger, on or before  July 7, 2026 .

2. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):  Along with the application, participants must deposit  10% of the minimum reserve price  of the target vehicle as security. This must be in the form of a Bank Draft from any nationalized bank, issued in favor of the  Superintendent of Excise, Munger , payable at the Munger branch, or deposited in cash.

3. Mandatory PAN Card:  All bidders must possess a valid PAN Card. Successful bidders will be solely responsible for income tax or any other applicable government taxes associated with the bid value.

Opportunity for Vehicle Owners

The department has also provided a final opportunity for the original owners of the confiscated vehicles. Those wishing to reclaim their vehicles may file an appeal before the Commissioner of Excise's Appellate Court and inform the Assistant Commissioner (Prohibition) by July 7 .

Once the deadline passes, all eligible confiscated vehicles will be auctioned as scheduled.

To participate, ensure all documents, including your PAN Card, Aadhar Card, and the 10% Bank Draft, are submitted to the Assistant Commissioner of Excise, Munger, by  July 7, 2026 . For further inquiries, contact the department at  +91 9473400626  or email  [email protected] .