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by Kshitij Rawat | 14/01/2020 Share this post:

Road Tax in India in different states, is, well, different, and if you're planning to buy a new or a used vehicle,
you should be aware of road tax policies in your state

Road Tax in India is different, in, well, different states, and if you're planning to buy a new or a used vehicle, you should be
aware of the tax policies in your state. Here, we have a detailed breakdown of RTO charges in different states of India.
Before we begin with the road taxes, first let's take a look at the documents required to get your car registered.

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Documents for Car Registration

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7. Landline Telephone Bill (BSNL or MTNL only)
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2. ID Proof:
1. Passport
2. Aadhar UID Card
3. Voter ID Card
4. Driving License
5. PAN Card

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RTO Fees or Road Tax in India in Different States

Road Tax Fees in New Delhi

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Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Private Vehicle Registration

Up to Rs. 6 Lakh Petrol Cars - 4%, Diesel Cars - 5%

Rs. 6 to 10 Lakh Petrol Cars - 7%, Diesel Cars - 8.75%

Above Rs. 10 Lakh Petrol Cars - 10%, Diesel Cars - 12.5%

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Fees & Registration … Up to Rs. 6 Lakh Petrol Cars - 5%, Diesel Cars - 6.25%

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Permanent Car Rs. 6 to 10 Lakh Petrol Cars - 8.75%, Diesel Cars - 10.94%
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Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 10 Lakh 8%

Above Rs. 10 Lakh 10%

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Road Tax Fees in Haryana
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simple to understand. Below is the exact breakdown of the tax structure.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 6 lakh 5%

6 to 20 Lakh 8%

Above 20 Lakh 10%

Road Tax Fees in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, the Road Tax structure is much more detailed than most of the other states. Refer below for a complete
understanding of the structure.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

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Road Tax Fees in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Road Tax structure is quite simple. If your vehicle costs less than or equal to Rs. 10 Lakh (ex-
Showroom), you’ll have to pay 12% of the car’s value as tax. If it costs more than that, the tax becomes 14% of the car’s ex-
showroom price.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs 10 Lakh 12%

Above Rs. 10 Lakh 14%

Additional Tax 2% Tax when buying 2nd Vehicle under the same name

Road Tax Fees in Telangana

The road tax structure for the state of Telangana is almost the same as for Andhra Pradesh, but without the additional tax
for 2nd car being registered under the same name.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs 10 Lakh 12%

Above Rs. 10 Lakh 14%

Road Tax Fees in Kerala

In Kerala, the system for road tax is simple but detailed. There are different tax brackets for different vehicles depending on
their ex-showroom price. Also, the tax rates are quite high in Kerala.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 5 Lakh 6%

Rs. 5 to 10 Lakh 8%

Rs. 10 to 15 Lakh 10%

Rs. 15 to 20 Lakh 15%

Above Rs. 20 Lakh 20%

Road Tax Fees in Karnataka

Karnataka’s road tax policy is also very simple and detailed, somewhat like Kerala’s. There are, however, a few differences,
including the value of taxes. Please take a look at the table below for more info on the same.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 5 Lakh 13%

Rs. 5 to 10 Lakh 14%

Rs. 10 to 20 Lakh 17%

Above Rs. 20 Lakh 18%

Road Tax Fees in Odisha

Odisha has an extra simple road tax policy; for vehicles below Rs. 5 lakh (ex-showroom), the tax is 6% of the car’s value. For
vehicles between Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh, the tax is 8%. For all vehicles that cost more than Rs. 10 lakh, the tax is 10% of the
car’s ex-showroom value.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 5 Lakh 6%
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The state of Tamil Nadu has a fairly simple system for calculating road taxes. If your costs less than 10 Lakh Rupees ex-
showroom, you’ll have to pay 10% of the car’s price tag in tax. If it costs more than that, then you’re looking at 15% tax rate
for your car.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 10 Lakh 10%

Above Rs. 10 Lakh 15%

Road Tax Fees in West Bengal

West Bengal road taxes are not based on the ex-showroom price of the car, but rather on the engine size of the car. You’ll
either have to pay 5.5% of the car’s value or a fixed amount based on the tax slab, whichever value is higher. This, however,
is a one-time tax valid for 5 years only. If you wish to register your car for a tenure of 15 years, you’ll have to pay either 10%
of the car’s value or a slab-based fixed payment, depending on which one is higher.

Type of Vehicle Road Tax

One Time Tax for 5 Years

Cars up to 800cc 5.5% or Rs. 17,500 (Whichever is higher)

Cars between
5.5% or Rs. 25,000 (Whichever is higher)
800cc and 1490cc

Cars
between 1490 5.5% or Rs. 35,000 (Whichever is higher)
and 1999cc

Cars above
5.5% or Rs. 45,000 (Whichever is higher)
2000cc

One Time Tax for 15 Years

Cars up to 800cc 10% or Rs. 40,000 (Whichever is higher)

Cars between
10% or Rs 55,000 (Whichever is higher)
800cc and 1490cc

Cars
between 1490 10% or Rs 80,000 (Whichever is higher)
and 1999cc

Cars above
10% or Rs 1 Lakh (Whichever is higher)
2000cc

Road Tax Fees in Chandigarh

The Union Territory of Chandigarh serves as a capital to two states, Haryana and Punjab. The tax structure is quite simple in
Chandigarh, with relaxations for public welfare workers who are registered with Social Welfare Department.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to 20 Lakh 6%

Above 20 Lakh 8%

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Road Tax Fees in Punjab

Punjab has an extremely simple road tax system; 8% tax on all cars with an additional 1% cess for Social Security.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Road Tax 8%

Social
1%
Security Contribution

Road Tax Fees in Gujarat

The state of Gujarat levies a 6% road tax on all privately registered cars. Company registered vehicles (non-transport type)
have to pay 12% road tax along with an additional 5% VAT duty. For imported cars (CBU imports to be exact), the rates are
different.

Type of Vehicle Road Tax

Private Vehicle Registration

All Vehicles 6%

For CBU Imported Cars - Road Tax will be Double the rates of
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Road Tax Fees in Rajasthan

The state of Rajasthan segregates the Road Tax slabs according to the engine size of the vehicle. The complete breakdown of
the road tax on passenger vehicles is given below.

Type of Vehicle Road Tax

Cars up to 800cc Petrol - 6%, Diesel - 8%

Cars between
Petrol - 9%, Diesel - 11%
800cc and 1200cc

Cars above
Petrol - 10%, Diesel - 12%
1200cc

Road Tax Fees in Bihar

Bihar road tax policy is also quite a simple one. For vehicles costing less than 8 lakh (ex-showroom), the tax will be 7%,
whereas for cars with a price tag higher than 8 lakh, the tax is 13%.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 8 Lakh 7%

Above Rs. 8 Lakh 13%

Road Tax Fees in Jharkhand

Road tax in Jharkhand is slightly more relaxed as compared to the tax in the neighbouring state of Bihar. If your vehicle is on
the lesser side of Rs. 15 lakh, then you’ll be paying 6% road tax on it. If the vehicle in question has a higher price tag than Rs.
15 lakh, the road tax on it will be 9%. You’ll also be paying an additional tax if you register a second car under your name.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 15 Lakh 6%

Above Rs. 15 Lakh 9%

Additional Tax on
Buying 2nd Car in
3%
name of the
Same Owner

Road Tax Fees in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand road taxes are extremely simple and not extremely expensive. For cars that cost less than Rs. 5 lakh ex-
showroom, the taxes are 8% of the price. For cars that cost between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh, the tax is 9%. For cars that
cost more than 10 lakh, the tax is 10%.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to 5 Lakh 8%

5 to 10 Lakh 9%

Above Rs. 10 Lakh 10%

Road Tax Fees in Himachal Pradesh

Road Tax in Himachal Pradesh is among the lowest in India. The state levies taxes on a car based on its engine size; cars with
up to 1000cc engines fall in the 2.5% tax bracket, while cars with larger engines fall in the 3% tax bracket.

Type of Vehicle Road Tax

Cars below
2.5%
1000cc

Cars above
3%
1000cc

Road Tax Fees in Pondicherry (Puducherry)

The union territory of Puducherry has a very elaborate road tax structure for cars. Please take a look below for a better
understanding of the tax policy.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 5 Lakh Rs. 8000

Rs. 5 to 8 Lakh Rs. 11,000

Rs. 8 to 15 Lakh Rs. 15,000

Rs. 15 to 20 Lakh Rs. 60,000

Rs. 20 to 30 Lakh Rs. 1.1 Lakh

Above Rs. 30 Lakh Rs. 1.25 Lakh

Road Tax Fees in Madhya Pradesh

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Rs. 10 to 20 Lakh Petrol - 8%, Diesel - 9%

Above Rs. 20 Lakh 16%

Road Tax Fees in Jammu & Kashmir

The Union Territory (former state) of Jammu and Kashmir has the simplest road tax structure in the entire country at the
moment. All road users have to pay a tax of 9%. Earlier, J&K used to have a slab-based tax structure, in which the tax
brackets were segregated according to the engine capacity, but that has now been scrapped.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

All Vehicles 9%

Road Tax Fees in Assam

Road taxes in Assam are not as high as other states in India, and the tax structure is simple and well defined. There are
different tax brackets for different cars based on the ex-showroom price of the car in question.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 4 Lakh 5%

Rs. 4 to Rs. 6 Lakh 6%

Rs. 6 to Rs. 12
7%
Lakh

Rs. 12 to Rs. 15
7.5%
Lakh

Rs. 15 to Rs. 20
9%
Lakh

Above Rs. 20 Lakh 12%

Road Tax Fees in Goa

Goa is famous for beaches and tax-free alcohol. Sadly, cars cannot be bought tax-free there! The road tax structure of Union
Territory of Goa is slightly complicated, but not too hard to understand if you use the table below.

Cost of Vehicle Road Tax

Up to Rs. 6 Lakh 9%

Rs. 6 to 10 Lakh 11%

Above Rs. 10 Lakh 12%

Additional cost (Infrastructure Cess) (only applicable on cars above Rs. 10 Lakh)

Rs. 10 to 20 Lakh Rs. 12,000

Rs. 20 to 40 Lakh Rs. 40,000

Rs. 40 to 40 Lakh Rs. 75,000

Above Rs. 60 Lakh Rs. 1 Lakh

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Note: The Road tax in India in Different States defined above are simplified and generalised versions, and subject to change
as well. For exact taxes in your hometown, please check in with your local RTO.

Frequently asked question

1. What is the road tax?

Road tax or motor vehicle tax is a kind of state-level mandatory tax imposed by the State government and the Central
government on every vehicle before it is used on the public road. This tax can be paid to the Regional Transport Office
yearly or as a single payment.

2. Which state has the highest road tax in India?

Each state has different rules and regulations for charging the road tax. Karnataka has the highest tax in India with a rate
of 14.43%

3. Which state has the lowest RTO tax?

The north-east region has the lowest road tax. Himachal Pradesh is among the lowest in India.

4. How can I pay my road tax online in India?

Here is how you can pay your road tax online

- Step 1. Go to the Transport Department website of the state that you buy your car

- Step 2. Type down the Vehicle Registration Number and the Chassis number

- Step 3. Submit

5. How does road tax caculated?

The road tax is calculated based on a variety of factors including cost price, engine capacity, seating capacity, unladen
weight and cost price. When purchasing a vehicle, the government will levy GST at the rate of 28% and an additional cess
based on the engine capacity (1% for over 1200cc car, 3% for 1200 - 1500cc car and 15% for above 1500cc one). Electric
cars are levied a lower tax of 5%.

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