Road tax in Chattisgarh is levied based on the Chhattisgarh Motoryan Karadhan Adhiniyam. Several criteria are taken into account when determining road tax including the size, engine power, age and type of vehicle. It is a mandatory one-time payment.
Chhattisgarh, the relatively new central Indian state (Capital City: Raipur) has a wide network of road that are a treat to drive on. The state levies road taxes on the basis of the Chhattisgarh Motoryan Karadhan Adhiniyam, 1991 on all vehicle owners in the state. The act defines tax rules and rates on various criteria such as weight, size, price, make, models etc. of all transport and non-transport vehicles.
How to calculate Road Tax in Chhattisgarh?
Road taxes are levied on the basis of several criteria including class of vehicle, weight, number of passengers, price, number of vehicles etc. The taxes are levied on a life time basis which allows you to ply your vehicle on the state’s roads throughout the life of the vehicle once the tax has been paid. Taxes may be levied on a reduced basis for environment friendly vehicles and for important sectors such as agricultural vehicles.
Road Tax on 2 Wheelers
Road tax on 2 wheelers – both new and old - in Chhattisgarh are calculated as per the tables below:
For new vehicles:
| Description | Road tax |
|---|---|
| Motorcycles | 4% of vehicle cost |
For old vehicles:
| Weight | Age less than 5 years | More than 5 up to than 15 years | ore than 15 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 70 kgs | Current cost of vehicle | Rs.8,000 | Rs.6,000 |
More than 70 kgs
|
Current cost of vehicle | Rs.15,000 | Rs.8,000 |
| Current cost of vehicle | Rs.20,000 | Rs.10,000 | |
| Current cost of vehicle | Rs.30,000 | Rs.15,000 |
Note: The rates above are applicable only on private non-transport vehicles.
Road Tax on 4 Wheelers
Road tax is levied on new and old vehicles plying on the state’s roads as per the tables below.
For new vehicles:
| Description | Road tax |
|---|---|
| Motor cars up to Rs.5 lakhs | 5% of vehicle cost |
| Motor cars above Rs.5 lakhs | 6% of vehicle cost |
For old vehicles:
| Weight | Age less than 5 years | More than 5 up to than 15 years | ore than 15 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 800 kgs | Current cost of vehicle | Rs.1 lakh | Rs.50,000 |
| More than 800 kgs but less than 2,000 kgs | Current cost of vehicle | Rs.1.5 lakhs | Rs.1 lakh |
| More than 2,000 kgs | Current cost of vehicle | Rs.6 lakhs | Rs.3 lakhs |
Note: The rates above are applicable only on private non-transport vehicles.
How to pay Road Tax in Chhattisgarh?
Road tax in Chhattisgarh can be paid via any of the district RTO offices operating throughout the state. You can approach an office, fill up the requisite forms and submit documents as specified to get a challan which should be kept for future reference.
Customers can also choose to pay the road tax in Chhattisgarh online through the official web portal. All you need to do is enter your vehicle’s registration number and pay the dues as directed. The process is simple and hassle free and can be completed from any location.
