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Road Tax for New & Old Vehicle in Chandigarh

Updated on April 21, 2024 , 19505 views

Chandigarh is the union territory, which borders the state of Punjab to the North, and the state of Haryana to the east. The road of Chandigarh are well connected to the national highways, and rural. The roads have augmented throughout the city from 1764 km to 3149 km.

Chandigarh has more than 3,58,000 four-wheelers, 4,494 buses, 10,937 goods vehicles, 219 tractors and 6,68,000 two-wheelers registered. The increasing vehicles in the state have increased the problem of traffic congestion. So, the government has taken preventive measures and had a remarkable division of different roads, which assist to control over the situation.

Calculation of Road Tax

The road tax in Chandigarh is calculated based on several factors such as vehicle type, size of the vehicle, the cost of the vehicle make, model, price etc.

Tax on Two-Wheeler

Vahan tax on the two-wheeler is calculated based on the cost of the vehicle.

The tax rates are as follows:

Type of Vehicle	Tax Rate
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 60,000	3% tax is applicable - Rs. 1800
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 90,000	3% tax is applicable - Rs. 2980
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 1,25,000	4% tax is applicable - Rs. 5280
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 3,00,000	4% tax is applicable - Rs. 12,280

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Tax on Four-Wheelers

RTO rates on the four-wheeler are imposed on the Basis of the cost of the vehicle.

The tax rates are given below:

Type of Vehicle	Tax Rate
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 4 lakh	6% tax - Rs. 24,000
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 8 lakh	6% tax- Rs. 48,000
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 12 lakh	6% tax - Rs. 72,000
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 18 lakh	6% tax - Rs. 1,08,000
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 25 lakh	6% tax- Rs. 2,00,520
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 45 lakh	6% tax- Rs. 3,60,000

Tax on Other Vehicles

Vehicle Category	Tax Rate
Local Permit	3000 KG to 11999 KG
Three-wheelers	One time road tax 6% of the vehicle cost
Ambulance	One time tax 6% of the vehicle cost
Buses	One time tax 6% of the vehicle cost up to 12+1 seats
Light/Medium/ Heavy Goods vehicles not exceeding three tons	One time tax 6% of the vehicle cost
Between 3 tons to 6 ton	Rs. 3,000 p.a
Between 6 to 16.2 ton	Rs. 5,000 p.a
Between 16.2 ton to 25 ton	Rs.7,000 p.a
Above 25 ton	Rs. 10,000

How to Pay Road Tax in Chandigarh?

You can pay the Vahan tax at the Regional Transport Office (RTO). You can either pay through cash or Demand Draft. After payment, you will receive a Receipt, which you need to keep it safe for future references.

FAQs

1. Vehicles registered in other states have to pay road tax to ply in Chandigarh?

A: Yes, all vehicles plying in Chandigarh have to pay road tax even if they are registered in other states in India. It is mandatory like just like other states of India.

2. How is road tax calculated in Chandigarh?

A: Road tax in Chandigarh is calculated based on the purchase, weight, model, size, and make of the vehicle. The tax will also depend on whether it is a two-wheeler, four-wheeler, domestic or commercial vehicle.

3. Is vehicle fitness certificate essential to pay road tax in Chandigarh?

A: The vehicle fitness certificate is essential to get your vehicle registered irrespective of whether you have purchased the vehicle in Chandigarh or elsewhere. Since it is necessary to produce the registration documents when you pay the road tax, you will require the vehicle fitness certificate to pay the road tax without any hassle.

4. Is there any penalty for not paying a road tax in Chandigarh?

A: Yes it is. The penalty is somewhere from Rs.1000 to Rs.5000.

5. Can I pay online?

A: Yes, you can pay road tax online. For that, you will have to log on to the website of the Transport Department of Chandigarh and provide details like LMV registration fee, LMV imported registration fee, etc., hypothecation fee, VAT amount, and other such details.

6. Do I need to get the vehicle registered before I pay the tax?

A: Yes, without proper registered documents, you will not be able to pay the road tax. Hence, you must ensure that the vehicle registration has been done and the documents are ready at hand.

7. Under which Act does the Chandigarh Road Tax come?

A: The Chandigarh Road Tax falls under Section 3 of the Punjab Motor vehicles Taxation Act, 1924.

8. I paid the road tax last year; do I need to pay it again?

A: The state government levied the road tax and can be for the lifetime of the vehicle of payable annually. You will have to pay road tax annually for heavy vehicles and onetime for ambulance, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and buses, and light and medium weight vehicles in Chandigarh.

9. Can I pay the tax in installments?

A: No, you will have to pay the entire amount in a single transaction.

10. Will I save money on road tax if I purchase the vehicle in another state?

A: Yes, irrespective of which state you have purchased the vehicle in, you will have to pay road tax for plying the vehicle in Chandigarh.

11. Do goods vehicles have to pay a separate road tax in Chandigarh?

A: Yes, goods vehicles is taxed separately in Chandigarh. The tax payable on goods vehicles depends on the weight of the vehicle. For example, for vehicles weighing between 16.2 tons to 25 tons, you will have to pay a tax of Rs.7, 000 per annum, and vehicles above 25 tons a road tax of Rs. 10,000 per annum will have to be paid.

Disclaimer:
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