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Office of the District Magistrate, Samastipur (Excise & Prohibition Department)
Press Release – Short-Term General Auction Notice
Date of First Auction: 18 October 2025
Location: Office of the Superintendent of Excise, Samastipur
Time: 11:00 AM onwards
The Excise & Prohibition Department, Samastipur has announced the public auction of confiscated vehicles seized under the provisions of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2016 and its amended version (2018).
These vehicles were confiscated in various police and excise cases across Samastipur district.
The first general and scrap auction will take place on 18 October 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Excise Office, Samastipur. If necessary, the auction may continue on the next working day.
All interested bidders are required to deposit the security amount (20% of reserve price) by 15 October 2025 (within office hours) through a bank draft in favor of “Excise Superintendent, Samastipur.”
| Auction Round | Date of Auction | Last Date for Application | Reserve Price | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Auction | 18.10.2025 | 15.10.2025 | Fixed Reserve Price | General + Scrap Vehicles |
| Second Auction | 31.10.2025 | 30.10.2025 | 10% less than fixed price | Remaining vehicles |
| Third Auction | 12.11.2025 | 11.11.2025 | 20% less than fixed price | Remaining vehicles |
Full details can also be viewed on the district website:
www.samastipur.nic.in
The auction will be conducted “as is, where is” basis.
An additional 3% service charge shall be payable to BSBCL by the successful bidder.
Vehicle owners are allowed to participate in the auction.
If any court case is pending regarding a confiscated vehicle, the owner must submit documentary proof before the auction date to have it excluded from sale.
Successful bidders must transfer ownership and registration at their own expense and risk.
Only the bidder or their authorized representative (via Power of Attorney) may participate.
Bidders are advised to physically inspect the vehicles before the auction. No claims will be entertained later.
Scrap vehicles must be cut and removed at the bidder’s expense under supervision of the police/excise officer.
Scrap lots will be auctioned only to GST-registered bidders, and GST returns must be attached to the application.
Full payment must be made within three (3) days of auction; otherwise, the bid and security deposit will be forfeited.
If the highest bidder fails to deposit payment, the next highest bidder may be considered.
The vehicle must be removed from the police station within 15 days of release order; otherwise, the committee may reconsider and re-auction.
If any vehicle is found missing, already released, or ineligible, it may be withdrawn from auction.
Scrap vehicles released by the owner before auction will be treated as exempt.
Additional details are available on www.samastipur.nic.in or at the Office of the Superintendent of Excise, Samastipur.
Vehicle owners whose vehicles are listed for auction are hereby informed that this publication serves as official notice.
Owners may present their case at the Excise Superintendent’s Office, Samastipur, by 15 October 2025 (afternoon).
If no representation is received, it will be assumed that there is no objection, and the vehicle will be auctioned accordingly.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| General (Operational) Vehicles | 42 |
| Scrap Vehicles | 51 |
| Total Vehicles (All Categories) | 93 |
| Vehicle Type | Number of Units | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles | 39 | 41.9% |
| E-Rickshaws | 9 | 9.7% |
| Cars / SUVs (Bolero, Scorpio, Swift, Alto, etc.) | 13 | 14.0% |
| Pick-up Vans / Goods Carriers (Bolero Pickup, Tata Ace, etc.) | 6 | 6.5% |
| Trucks / Tankers / Lorries | 5 | 5.4% |
| Auto Rickshaws | 3 | 3.2% |
| Scrap Lots (Mixed) | 18 (within 3 lots) | 19.3% |
| Total | 93 | 100% |
| Category | Total Reserve Price (₹) | Average per Vehicle (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| General Vehicles | ₹38,20,000 | ₹90,950 |
| Scrap Vehicles (3 Lots) | ₹7,47,960 | ₹14,665 |
| Combined Total Reserve Value | ₹45,67,960 | — |
| Auction Round | Date | Reserve Price Adjustment | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Auction | 18 Oct 2025 | Full reserve price | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 2nd Auction | 31 Oct 2025 | 10% reduced | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 3rd Auction | 12 Nov 2025 | 20% reduced | 11 Nov 2025 |
Motorcycles form the largest category, over 40% of total vehicles.
High-value vehicles include Bolero Pickups, Trucks, and Tank Lorries.
Scrap lots (3 total) include 51 unserviceable vehicles, mostly motorcycles and tankers.
Total Reserve Value: approx. ₹45.68 lakh.
Auctions held by Excise & Prohibition Department, Samastipur, under Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act 2016 (Amended 2018).
Details available at www.samastipur.nic.in.
Below is a summary of confiscated vehicles listed for the first general auction:
| Sl. No. | Vehicle Type & Registration No. | Custody / Case No. | Reserve Price (₹) | Security Deposit (₹) | Owner Name & Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor Cycle BR-33BG-4983 | Sadar Excise 27/2025 | 78,500 | 15,700 | Shanti Devi, Chachal Methua, Samastipur |
| 2 | Motor Cycle BR-33AE-6141 | Sadar Excise 32/2025 | 21,000 | 4,200 | Rekha Kumari, Punas, Samastipur |
| 3 | Bolero Pickup BR-02GB-4673 | Sadar Excise 37/2025 | 2,30,000 | 46,000 | Dilip Sharma, Gaya |
| 4 | Motor Cycle BR-33AT-2147 | Sadar Excise 275/2024 | 36,000 | 7,200 | Satish Kumar, Kalyanpur, Samastipur |
| 5 | E-Rickshaw BR-33ER-4475 | Sadar Excise 326/2024 | 81,000 | 16,200 | Sumit Kumar, Warisnagar |
| 6 | Motor Cycle BR-33BD-4229 | Patori Excise 04/2025 | 1,46,000 | 29,200 | Suman Kumar Choudhary, Patori |
| 7 | Honda Activa 125 BR-33BJ-1595 | Patori Excise 05/2025 | 73,000 | 14,600 | Chhotelal Rai, Pagara, Dalsinghsarai |
| 8 | Truck BR-01GF-5188 | Patori Excise 07/2025 | 6,45,000 | 1,29,000 | Jay Prakash Mishra, Samastipur |
| … | … | … | … | … | … |
(The official notice contains a complete list of more than 40 vehicles including motorcycles, cars, pickups, trucks, tankers, e-rickshaws, and scrap lots.)
Three separate Scrap Lots are being auctioned, totaling over ₹7.5 lakh in reserve value, containing motorcycles, cars, tankers, and e-rickshaws declared as non-roadworthy.
| Scrap Lot | Reserve Value (₹) | Security Deposit (₹) | Number of Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 01 | 90,390 | 18,078 | 17 Motorcycles |
| Lot 02 | 4,95,360 | 99,072 | 18 Vehicles (incl. Tank Lorries & E-Rickshaws) |
| Lot 03 | 1,62,210 | 32,442 | 16 Vehicles (Cars, Pickups & Motorcycles) |
Each successful bidder must cut and remove scrap at their own cost within the given time under departmental supervision.
Security Deposit: 20% of reserve price
Mode: Bank Draft only
Favouring: Excise Superintendent, Samastipur
Draft must be issued from the applicant’s own account.
For further details, vehicle inspection, and clarifications:
Office of the Excise Superintendent, Samastipur
Working Days: Monday to Friday (during office hours)
Website: www.samastipur.nic.in
First vehicle auction: 18 October 2025, 11 AM
Applications & deposits close: 15 October 2025
Venue: Excise Office, Samastipur
Vehicles include: Motorcycles, Cars, Pickups, Trucks, E-Rickshaws, and Scrap lots
Full auction details available on Samastipur district official website
Old News
Prohibition & Excise Department
Short-Term Public Auction Notice (Press Release)
It is hereby informed to the general public that the following vehicles, seized under various Police Station/Excise Station cases in Samastipur district, have been confiscated under the provisions of the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2016 and its Amendment, 2018.
The first public and scrap auction of these vehicles will be conducted on 28th August 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Office of Prohibition & Excise, Samastipur. If necessary, the auction will continue on the next working day. Subsequent auctions (2nd, 3rd, general & scrap) will be held on Saturdays, with applications and earnest deposit accepted until 1:00 PM, and the auction beginning at 3:00 PM.
Participants must deposit the security amount (50% of reserve price) in the form of a bank draft by 25th August 2025 (during office hours) in favour of Excise Superintendent, Samastipur. The bank draft must be issued from the applicant’s own account.
Vehicle owners shall be deemed to have received this auction notice through this publication. They may submit their objections or representations to the Excise Superintendent, Samastipur, by 25th August 2025 (afternoon). Failure to do so will be considered as having no objection, after which the vehicle will be auctioned.
Vehicles will be auctioned strictly “as is, where is”.
In addition to the bid amount, 3% service charge is payable to BSBCL by the successful bidder.
Original vehicle owners may also participate in the auction.
If a case is pending in court for any vehicle, proof must be submitted before the auction date; such vehicles will be excluded from auction.
Successful bidders must transfer the vehicle in their own name at their own cost and risk. The auctioning authority will not be responsible for registration.
Participation through Power of Attorney is allowed only in exceptional cases.
Bidders must inspect the vehicle physically at the concerned police station before bidding. No later claims will be entertained.
Scrap vehicles must be cut and removed by the successful bidder at their own expense in the presence of the Station In-charge/Excise Officer.
Scrap auction is only open to GST-registered bidders, and GST returns must be attached with the application.
The full auction amount must be deposited within 3 days, failing which the earnest deposit will be forfeited and the vehicle re-auctioned.
If the highest bidder fails to pay, the earnest money will be forfeited, and the second-highest bidder may be given an opportunity.
Vehicles must be removed physically from the police station within 15 days of release order, otherwise the auction committee may reconsider.
Release order in favour of the successful bidder will be issued only after 90 days (appeal period) from the date of confiscation order.
Vehicles already disposed of, released, or with legal discrepancies may be excluded from auction.
If a confiscated scrap vehicle is released by the owner, it will be excluded from scrap auction.
Details are also available on the official district website: www.samastipur.nic.in
Further information can be obtained from the Office of the Excise Superintendent, Samastipur, during working hours.
DL-7CH-8574 – Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire – Reserve Price ₹1,55,388 – EMD ₹77,694 – Owner: Nitin Goyal, Delhi.
DL-3SY-7192 – (Vehicle details) – Reserve Price ₹10,587 – EMD ₹5,294.
DL-7CG-0726 – Toyota Car (Scrap) – Reserve Price ₹35,000 – EMD ₹17,500.
DL-4CAN-3530 – Honda City (Scrap) – Reserve Price ₹32,000 – EMD ₹16,000.
HP-58A-7766 – Mahindra Bolero (Scrap) – Reserve Price ₹56,525 – EMD ₹28,263.
UP-37AT-9581 – Truck – Reserve Price ₹19,06,922 – EMD ₹9,53,461.
(Several more vehicles including Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Motorcycles).
Interested applicants must submit:
Application Form (with details of vehicle, draft no. & bank)
Bank Draft (Earnest Deposit)
ID Proof
Declaration Form (Annexure-A)