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Tripura, one of the famous states in the northeast of India, has a wide Range of connectivity and highways, and in order to maintain good road and infrastructure, road tax is collected by the state government.
It is applicable to every vehicle, and one must pay the tax at the time of purchase.
The road tax is applied by the state government as well as the central government. In Tripura, the tax is determined on various factors, which includes the engine capacity, seating capacity, weight and the cost of the vehicle. Taxation also depends on the category of the vehicle such as van, car, truck, two-wheeler, etc.
While purchasing a vehicle, the tax applied is on the rates of 2%, 3%, 10% and 12.5%
based on the category of the vehicle. Taxation is either for one-time in 15 years or annually depending on the type of your vehicle.
The road tax for two-wheelers is calculated on the cost of the vehicle. Following are the tax rates for two-wheelers:
Two-Wheeler | One-Time Tax |
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Two-wheeler without gear | Rs. 1,000 for 15 years, and Rs. 500 for every 5 years |
Two-wheeler costing below Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 2,000 for 15 years, and Rs. 1,000 for every 5 years. |
Two-wheelers costing above Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs 2,650 for 15 years, and Rs. 1,100 for every 5 years |
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Similar to two-wheelers, the tax rates for four-wheelers is calculated on the cost of the vehicle.
The road tax for four-wheeler are as follows:
Four-Wheeler | One-Time Tax |
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Four-wheelers costing below Rs. 3,00,000 | Rs. 4,100 for 15 years, and Rs. 2,050 for every 5 years |
Four-wheelers costing between Rs. 3,00,000 and Rs. 5,00,000 | Rs. 4,800 for 15 years, and Rs. 2,400 for every 5 years |
Four-wheelers costing between Rs. 5,00,000 and Rs. 10,00,000 | Rs. 6,900 for 15 years, and Rs. 3,450 for every 5 years |
Four-wheelers costing between Rs. 10,00,000 and Rs. 15,00,000 | Rs. 7,550 for 15 years and Rs. 3,775 for every 5 years |
Four-wheelers costing more than Rs 15,00,000 | Rs. 8.250 for 15 years and then Rs. 4,125 for every 5 years |
Other vehicles include vehicles other than two-wheelers and cars, such as auto, etc.
Below is a table that shows Taxes applicable to such vehicles.
Description of the Vehicle | Yearly Road Tax |
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Auto-tax | Rs. 125 per year |
Vehicle weighing below 3,000 kg | Rs. 600 per year |
Vehicle weighing between 3,000 kg and 5,560 kg | Rs. 900 per year |
Vehicle weighing between 5,560 kg and 7,500 | Rs. 1,620 per year |
Vehicle weighing between 7,500 kg and 12,000 kg | Rs. 2,625 per year |
Vehicle weighing between 12,000 kg and 16,200 kg | Rs. 5,250 per year |
Vehicle weighing more than 16,200 kg | Rs. 6,560 per year and Rs. 25 for every addition of 100 kg |
The amount paid for the road tax can be claimed if a vehicle is utilized for less than 15 years and is scrapped or discarded. You can claim the road tax once the cancellation is done in the Regional Transport Office (RTO).
In case, you are transferred and registered in another state after the initial registration, then the refund can be claimed from the initial place of registration.
Payment of the road tax can be done during the registration process of the vehicle. You can pay tax on a yearly Basis or a one-time tax depending upon your choice of preference. If not paid at the time of registration, owners of the vehicle can head to the Regional Transport Office (RTO).
In the RTO, you need to fill up the respected form and pay the tax. After the payment, you will receive a Receipt, keep the receipt safe for the future references.
Following are the steps to paying Tripura RTO tax online.