Uttarakhand road tax

Do you know about the different types of road taxes in Uttarakhand and how to pay them online?

We will cover everything you need to know about Uttarakhand road tax in this blog post, including how to calculate it, pay it online, and avoid penalties.

By the end of this blog post, you will have a clear understanding of Uttarakhand road tax and how to comply with the law.

Keep reading to explore the world of Uttarakhand road tax, including its calculation, online payment methods, and the penalties for non-compliance. Let’s start your journey to becoming a well-informed vehicle owner in Uttarakhand.

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According to the provisions of the Uttarakhand Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, the Transport department is responsible for the collection of Uttarakhand Road tax from vehicle owners in Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand road tax payment is made either annually or as a onetime tax. The registered vehicle owner who has possession of the vehicle has to fill up a Declaration form explaining the particulars of the vehicle and its use in Uttarakhand to the taxation authority.

The Uttarakhand road tax is utilized by the authorities to build new roads and maintain the existing roadways infrastructure. Road tax Uttarakhand was introduced in 2019 when the state decided to follow the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. The Uttarakhand road tax has to be paid at the time of registration of the vehicle in respect of old motor vehicle. Thereafter, the road tax has to be paid in advance on or before the 15th day of January every year.

How do you calculate Uttarakhand road tax?

Uttarakhand road tax is calculated on the basis of the following criteria:-

Seating capacity of the vehicle
Vehicle’s category
Age of the vehicle
Engine capacity of the vehicle
Purpose of usage
Fuel type used in vehicle
Weight of the vehicle
Vehicle’s Price

How to make Online road tax payment Uttarakhand?

You can make an online road tax payment in Uttarakhand at the time of registering your new vehicle at any RTO in Uttarakhand . You can pay the road tax online at the Vahan portal or Uttarakhand’s official Transport website. Follow the steps given below to pay Uttarakhand road tax.

Go to Vahan website and type in your registration number. Click on “Proceed” option.
Under the “Online Services” tab, click on the ‘Pay your tax’ option. Enter your mobile number to generate the OTP.
Submit the OTP you received and click on the ‘Show Details’ option. Go thorough the displayed details and choose your tax mode.
Choose your bank and payment gateway under ‘Payment’.
Make your payment and take a print out of the road tax receipt.

Types of Road taxes Uttarakhand

(1) Uttarakhand onetime road tax based on price

S. No	Description of the Vehicle	Road Tax
1	2-wheelers under Rs. 50 thousand	7 % of the price of the vehicle
2	Two wheelers between Rs 50 thousand – 1 lakh	8% of the price of the vehicle
3	2-wheelers under Rs 1 lakh	9 % of the price of the vehicle
Motor Vehicles other 2-wheelers
4	Motor vehicles under Rs 5 lakh	8 % of the price of the vehicle
5	Motor Vehicles under Rs 10 lakh	9 % of the price of the vehicle
6	Motor Vehicles between Rs 5-10 lakh	10 % of the price of the vehicle

(2)Uttarakhand road tax based on seating capacity

Description of the Vehicle	Quarterly tax rate	Annual Tax rate	Onetime Tax rate
Vehicles with seating capacity of 3 or less	230	800	₹7000
Vehicles with 3-6 seating capacity	280	1000	₹7000
Goods vehicles weighing upto 3000 kg	N/A	1200	₹12500

(3) Uttarakhand road tax on transport vehicles based on their weight

Description of the Vehicle	Annual tax Rate	Monthly Tax rate
Vehicles with a weight under 3000 kg	₹2250	Rs. 220
Goods vehicles weighing more than 3000 kg	₹1000	Rs 270
Construction equipment for each metric ton of the gross weight	₹ 2200	Rs 600
Construction equipment used for commercial purposes for each metric ton of the gross weight	₹ 2200	Rs 600
Tractors used for commercial purposes for each metric ton of the gross weight	Rs. 2100	Rs 600
Trailers used for commercial purposes for each metric ton of the gross weight	Rs. 1000	Rs. 270
Vehicles registered outside Uttrakhand but allowed to travel in Uttrarkhand	Rs 550	–
School bus or cab or any vehicle used by educational institution.	Rs. 375	–
Private Vehicle for every seat	Rs 600	–

(4) Uttarakhand Road Tax for Stage Carriers.

Description of the Vehicle	Monthly tax rate	Quaterly Tax rate	Yearly Tax Rate
Stage carriages with a plane route (within 1500 km)	₹100	₹300	Rs. 1100
Stage carriages with a hill route (within 1500 km)	₹50	₹150	Rs. 550
Stage carriages with routes exceeding 1500 km	₹0.04 for each km and seat	Rs.0.12 for each km and seat	Rs.0.44 for each km and seat
Stage carriages travelling within the limits of State Municipality	₹50	₹150	Rs. 550
Stage carriages registered to other states with a trip length under 1500 km	₹90	₹270	Rs. 990
Stage carriages registered to other states with a trip length over 1500 km	₹0.04 for each km and seat	Rs.0.12 for each km and seat	Rs.0.44 for each km and seat
Vehicles passing through Uttarakhand with start and endpoints of the trip in other states and route length within 16 km	₹70	₹210	Rs. 775

(5) Uttarakhand Road Tax for temporarily registered vehicles

S. No	Description of the Vehicle	Road Tax
1	All types of 2-wheelers	Rs. 200
2	Private Vehicles with seating capacity of 6 seats	Rs. 200
3	Light Motor Vehicles	Rs. 200
4	Medium Good Vehicles	Rs. 300
5	Heavy Good Vehicles	Rs. 500

Penalty for not paying Uttarakhand road tax

If you fail to pay the Uttarakhand road tax, you need to pay an additional Rs. 500 as a fine. If you continue to default on paying road tax, the Uttarakhand Government will impose a fine of Rs. 1,000 on you.

FAQs

Q1: What is the entry tax for Uttarakhand?

A1: There is no entry tax for Uttarakhand.

Q2: Which state has less RTO tax?

A2: The state with the lowest RTO tax in India is Sikkim.

Q3: What is the road tax for bikes in Dehradun?

A3: The road tax for bikes in Dehradun is calculated based on the engine capacity of the bike. For bikes with an engine capacity of up to 150cc, the road tax is 7% of the ex-showroom price of the bike. For bikes with an engine capacity of more than 150cc, the road tax is 8% of the ex-showroom price of the bike.

Q4: What is RTO registration fees in Uttarakhand?

A4: The RTO registration fees in Uttarakhand is Rs. 600 for private vehicles and Rs. 1000 for commercial vehicles.

Q5: How do I register with Vahan?

A5: To register with Vahan, you can visit the official Vahan website and create an account. Once you have created an account, you can log in and access various services, such as applying for a driving license, registering a vehicle, and paying road tax.

Q6: How to apply for online driving license in Uttarakhand?

A6: To apply for an online driving license in Uttarakhand, you can visit the official Uttarakhand Transport Department website. On the website, you can create an account and log in to apply for a driving license.

Uttarakhand Road Tax