Road Tax in Assam - Rates, Online Payment and Rules

The transport department levies a one-time road tax which is equivalent to a certain percentage of the original vehicle cost. All vehicle owners should pay this tax before registering and using their vehicle in the state. It is possible for the government to reduce the tax on environmentally friendly vehicles (electric cars and bikes) to boost their sales.

Road Tax on Two and Three-wheelers in Assam

The road tax on two-wheelers and three-wheelers in Assam are decided by factoring in the weight of a particular vehicle, with the table below mentioning the different rates:

Vehicles registered in a different state which wish to re-register in Assam should pay a road tax which is calculated by taking depreciation into account. A depreciation of 7% per annum is allowed, keeping the cost of a new vehicle of the same weight category as the benchmark.

Note: This onetime tax is valid for 15 years post which an amount ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 should be paid once every 5 years.

Latest Tax Rates on Four-wheelers in Assam

The road tax on 4 wheelers in Assam is computed by taking the original cost of vehicle into consideration, with the table below highlighting the different rates.

Four wheelers which move from a different state to Assam need to be re-registered by paying a onetime tax which is calculated based on depreciation. A depreciation of 7% per annum is allowed, keeping the cost of a new vehicle of the same category as a benchmark.

Note: This onetime tax is valid for 15 years post which an amount ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 12,000 should be paid once every 5 years, depending on the original vehicle cost.

Road Tax in Assam for Commercial Vehicles in Assam  

Passenger vehicles used for commercial purposes draw road taxes as well. However, these are not one-time charges. Instead, owners can service these taxes annually or through quarterly instalments.

How to pay Road Tax in Assam?

Individuals who wish to pay the road tax on their vehicles can do so at any Regional Transport Office in Assam. They will have to fill up certain forms, providing vehicle details, post which they can pay the respective tax in the cash section of the office. On payment they will receive a challan which needs to be kept as proof of payment.

Note: The above mentioned rates are for private vehicles only. The road tax for commercial vehicles is different.

How to Pay Road Tax in Assam?

Follow the steps mentioned below to pay road tax online in Assam:

Online:

1. Visit https://www.parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.

1. Choose ‘Vehicle Related Services’.

1. Select ‘Other Services’.

1. Choose ‘Core Services’.

1. Select ‘Tax & Fee’.

1. Choose Assam from the options that are provided.

1. Select ‘Pay Your Tax’.

1. The registration number must be entered.

1. The final four digits of the chassis number must be entered.

1. On the next page, the tax can be paid.

1. The receipt can be downloaded.

Offline:

The process that must be followed to pay the road tax offline in Assam is mentioned below:

1. Visit the nearest RTO.

1. Fill out the tax payment form and submit it.

1. Submit the necessary documents.

1. Next, the tax must be paid.

1. The receipt must be collected.

Penalty in Assam for Non-payment of Road Tax

Assam road tax can be paid using a single payment by April 15 of each year or through four equal instalments on April, July, October and January. Failure to pay these taxes would result in hefty penalties, which can range up to 50% of the outstanding tax amount.

For instance, if your outstanding tax is Rs.2000, delay in servicing the same can increase your payable taxes to up to Rs.3000 but not higher.