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Saran (Bihar) – Public Auction of Confiscated Vehicles: Step-by-Step Guide

Aug 21 2025

Public Auction of Confiscated Vehicles – August & September 2025

The Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Saran (Chapra), announces the public auction of confiscated and forfeited vehicles under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. The auction will be conducted by a duly constituted five-member committee chaired by the Additional Collector (Departmental Inquiry), Saran.

  • Where? Office of Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Collectorate, Saran (Chapra)

  • When?

    1. 29.08.2025

    2. 04.09.2025

    3. 08.09.2025
      — All at 11:30 AM

  • Application/EMD Submission Deadline: 26.08.2025, 05:00 PM

  • Model:As is, where is

  • Extra Payable: Successful bidder must pay an additional 3% fee to BSBCL, Bihar, Patna (as per Memo No. 6316, dated 06.09.2022).

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 Purpose & Authority

  • Public auction of confiscated and forfeited vehicles under the Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act.

  • Auction will be conducted by a 5-member committee chaired by the Additional Collector (Departmental Inquiry), Saran.


 Schedule & Venue

  • Auction Dates:

    1. 29th August 2025

    2. 4th September 2025

    3. 8th September 2025

    • Time: 11:30 AM

  • Venue: Office of Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Collectorate, Saran (Chapra).


 Eligibility, Documents & Inspection

  • Bidder can participate personally or through an authorized representative.

  • Required documents: PAN card, Aadhaar card, Mobile number.

  • Inspection: Vehicles can be inspected at the custody site on any working day prior to the auction date.


 Example of Vehicles in Auction List

  • Cars: Alto (BR04G-1454, JH01AW-3488), Swift Dzire (DL9CS-5126), Honda City (UP14AL-1288), Ertiga, Amaze, etc.

  • Two-wheelers: Splendor, Passion, Discover, Platina, Honda Shine, Scooty/Activa, TVS Star, etc.

  • Others: E-rickshaw, Bolero Pickup, etc.

  • Each vehicle has a reserve price and 20% EMD amount as per notice.

A total of 105 vehicles will be auctioned, including 31 cars, 71 two-wheelers, and 3 other vehicles (E-rickshaw, Pickup, etc.), on an “as is, where is” basis.

A) Cars / Four-Wheelers (31)

  1. Maruti Alto (BR04G-1454)

  2. Maruti Alto (JH01AW-3488)

  3. Maruti Swift Dzire (DL9CS-5126)

  4. Maruti Ertiga (BR28PA-2965)

  5. Honda Amaze (UP70DJ-4343)

  6. Honda City (UP14AL-1288)

  7. Toyota Innova (BR01BJ-3589)

  8. Mahindra Bolero (BR04PE-6719)

  9. Hyundai i10 (JH05BF-4910)

  10. Tata Indica (BR04AA-XXXX)

  11. Hyundai Santro (BR28Q-XXXX)

  12. Maruti WagonR (BR04S-XXXX)

  13. Maruti Baleno (UP70DY-XXXX)

  14. Chevrolet Beat (BR04K-XXXX)

  15. Tata Safari (JH05AG-XXXX)

  16. Tata Indigo (BR28N-XXXX)

  17. Hyundai Accent (BR04C-XXXX)

  18. Hyundai Creta (UP14AX-XXXX)

  19. Maruti Swift (BR28AA-XXXX)

  20. Maruti Omni (BR04M-XXXX)

  21. Tata Nano (BR04U-XXXX)

  22. Renault Kwid (BR04P-XXXX)

  23. Tata Sumo (BR28D-XXXX)

  24. Mahindra Scorpio (UP70AX-XXXX)

  25. Maruti SX4 (BR04L-XXXX)

  26. Hyundai Eon (BR28M-XXXX)

  27. Mahindra XUV500 (BR04R-XXXX)

  28. Hyundai i20 (BR04F-XXXX)

  29. Maruti Celerio (BR04H-XXXX)

  30. Chevrolet Spark (BR28X-XXXX)

  31. Ford Figo (BR04E-XXXX)


B) Two-Wheelers (71)

  • Hero Splendor – 14 units

  • Hero Passion – 10 units

  • Bajaj Discover – 7 units

  • Bajaj Platina – 8 units

  • Honda Shine – 6 units

  • Honda Activa/Scooty – 9 units

  • TVS Star City – 5 units

  • TVS Apache – 4 units

  • Bajaj Pulsar – 5 units

  • Others (Yamaha, Suzuki, etc.) – 3 units


C) Others (3)

  • E-Rickshaw – 1

  • Bolero Pickup – 1

  • Tractor/Utility Vehicle – 1


 EMD/Advance Deposit – How & When?

  • For each selected vehicle, 20% of the reserve price (minimum value) must be deposited as EMD (Earnest Money Deposit).

  • Payment Mode: Banker’s Cheque/Demand Draft in favor of EXCISE SUPERINTENDENT, SARAN, payable at SBI Chapra; Cash may be accepted only with special approval.

  • Submission: Application + EMD must be submitted at the Office of Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Saran by 26.08.2025, 05:00 PM.

  • Multiple vehicles: Separate EMD is required for each vehicle.

  • Late/Incompleted forms: Not accepted after deadline.


 Auction-Day Procedure (Step by Step)

  1. Attend the auction at scheduled time with original documents.

  2. Vehicle-wise bidding will be conducted on an “as is, where is” basis.

  3. Highest bidder must deposit the instructed amount immediately in the hall.

  4. Remaining payment must be cleared within 7 working days.

  5. Failure to pay within time: bid will be canceled/forfeited and vehicle may be offered to the 2nd or 3rd highest bidder.

  6. Unsuccessful bidders will receive refund of EMD within one week after the auction.


 Fees, Taxes & 3% BSBCL Charge

  • In addition to the highest bid, successful bidder must pay 3% extra fee to BSBCL, Patna (as per Dept. Memo No. 6316, dated 06.09.2022).

  • All other taxes/fees (registration, road tax, etc.) are payable by the buyer.


 Ownership Transfer & Vehicle Delivery

  • Auction committee will issue a Sale Certificate/Auction Certificate in buyer’s name.

  • Registration formalities are buyer’s responsibility; to be completed at District Transport Office, Saran after payment of required fees.

  • Vehicle will be handed over from the same place & condition; transportation/lifting charges must be borne by the buyer.

  • Auctioned vehicles will be transferred free from all encumbrances (no pending liabilities).


 Rules, Restrictions & Cancellation Rights

  • Defaulters (previous dues pending) cannot participate.

  • Auction committee reserves the right to cancel any vehicle auction or entire auction without assigning reason.

  • Committee not responsible for publication errors; bidders must inspect vehicles before bidding—no claims will be entertained later.


 Court Compliance (Important)

  • As per Patna High Court order (Writ Petition No. 1022/2021, dated 25.11.2024) and Department Memo No. 266, dated 10.01.2025:

    • Vehicles with owners residing outside Bihar will be auctioned only after proper service of notice to the ex-owner.

    • If notice is not served, that vehicle’s auction will be postponed to a subsequent date.

  • Entire auction process is subject to court orders; successful buyers cannot make legal claims in this regard.


 Key Dates at a Glance

  • Application + EMD Deadline: 26.08.2025, 05:00 PM

  • Auction Dates (11:30 AM): 29.08.2025, 04.09.2025, 08.09.2025

  • Full Payment Deadline: Within 7 working days after winning bid.


 Checklist – What to Keep Ready?

  • Selection of vehicles + 20% reserve price (EMD).

  • Filled application form.

  • PAN, Aadhaar, Mobile number.

  • Banker’s Cheque/DD in favor of EXCISE SUPERINTENDENT, SARAN, Payable at SBI Chapra.

  • Balance payment (within 7 working days), 3% BSBCL fee, and all other charges/taxes.


 Additional Information

  • For details, contact Office of Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition, Saran.

  • Notices will also be uploaded on district website/notice board.

  • Wide publicity is instructed at concerned police stations & custody sites.