Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Chandigarh

Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in Chandigarh

The capital of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, is full of beautiful open spaces and great architecture. The people here are fun-loving, enjoying long drives whenever they are free. Residents’ love for the open road also shines through in the way that these areas are maintained.

A significant amount of people in Chandigarh prefer travelling in personal vehicles. While owning a vehicle is like a rite of passage for every individual, many responsibilities come with it. You have to get the license, license plate, pollution certificate and service the road tax before you can drive a car down any Chandigarh road.

So what is the road tax and how is it paid?

In this article, we will detail the Chandigarh road tax and how to pay it!

Let’s dive in!

Road Tax in Chandigarh

The Motor Vehicle Act 1988 makes charging and collection of road taxes a state subject. States need to levy a road tax to maintain the road and safety of the passengers while travelling.

How is Road Tax Calculated?

As in other states and Union Territories, the Chandigarh vehicle tax is calculated based on the make, the usage, the cost, and the unladen or laden weight of the the vehicles.

There are different tax slabs for the different vehicles and they are included in the tables shown below.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Chandigarh

The Chandigarh road tax rate for two-wheelers is calculated as follows.

Cost of the two-wheeler	Road tax applicable on the vehicle cost
Up to Rs.60,000	3% up to Rs.1800
Between Rs.60,000 and Rs.90,000	3% up to Rs.2980
Between Rs.90,000 and Rs.1.25 lakh	4% up to Rs.5280
Between Rs.1.25 lakh and Rs.3 lakh	4% up to Rs.12,280

These were the Chandigarh RTO tax rate for two-wheelers such as motorbikes.

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Chandigarh

The Chandigarh road tax for car is shown below.

Cost of the vehicle	Road tax applicable on the vehicle cost
Up to Rs.4 lakh	6% up to Rs.24,000
Between Rs. 4 lakh and Rs. 8 lakh	6% up to Rs.48,000
Between Rs. 8 lakh and Rs. 12 lakh	6% up to Rs.72,000
Between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 18 lakh	6% up to Rs.1.08 lakh
Between Rs. 18 lakh and Rs. 25 lakh	6% up to Rs.2,00,520
Between Rs. 25 lakh and Rs. 45 lakh	6% up to Rs.3,60,000

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles

For Chandigarh commercial vehicle tax, check the details shown below.

Category of Vehicle	Road Tax Applicable
Three-wheelers	6% on vehicle cost
Ambulance	6% on vehicle cost
Buses upto 12+1 seats	6 % on vehicle cost
Buses with 13+1 seats and above	Rs.200 per seat per annum
Light/Medium/Heavy Goods Vehicle (not exceeding three tonnes)	6% of the vehicle cost
Weight of the vehicle between 3 tonnes and 6 tonnes	Rs.3000 per annum
Weight of vehicle between 6 tonnes and 16.2 tonnes	Rs.5000 per annum
Weight of vehicle between 16.2 tonnes and 25 tonnes	Rs.7000 per annum
Weight above 25 tonne	Rs.10,000 per annum

You can pay this Chandigarh RTO tax online or offline by visiting any of the RTO offices.

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Transfer Tax for Chandigarh on Vehicles from other Indian States

If there is a transfer of a four-wheeler from another state to Chandigarh, then you are applicable to pay tax as per the following rules:

6% on Insured’s Declared Value for Four wheeler vehicles costing less than Rs.20 lakh
8% on Insured’s Declared Value for Four wheelers vehicles costing more than Rs.20 lakh.

If there is a transfer of four-wheelers within the Union Territory of Chandigarh, you have to pay half of the registration fee.

Now that you are aware of road tax in Chandigarh for other state vehicles, pay up your road tax and continue driving your wheels.

Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Chandigarh

The penalty for the non-payment of road tax in Chandigarh ranges from Rs.1000 to Rs.5000. Apart from the penalty you also have to clear the actual taxes due.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Chandigarh

There are two ways in which a person can pay his or her road tax. Firstly, you can opt for the offline method by visiting the nearest RTO. Over there you can take a form, fill it up and pay your dues. Otherwise opt for the much simpler method of paying the road tax online.

Here are the steps to make Chandigarh state road tax online payment.

Step 1: Visit the official Ministry of Transport website, also known as the Parivahan portal, the link is provided here https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
Step 2: Select ‘Online Services’
Step 3: From the drop-down menu choose the option marked ‘Vehicle Related Services.’
Step 4: Click on the tab marked “Other States”. You will be redirected to https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/statevalidation/homepage.xhtml to make the Chandigarh road tax payment online. Over here select the state and proceed to make the payment.
Step 5: You can choose how you want to clear these taxes from options ranging between debit card and internet banking.
Step 6: Complete the payment.

And by following these steps RTO tax Chandigarh can be paid with ease.

List of RTOs in Chandigarh

Here is a list of RTOs in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Secretary Transport 8

Union Territory Secretariat Deluxe Building, Sector-9, Chandigarh

Phone No: 0172-2740045 (O)

Registering & licensing authority

Registering & Licensing Authority, Sector 17, Chandigarh

Phone No: 0172-2700341 (O)

Email: rla-chd@nic.in

State Transport Authority

Office of State Transport Authority, Sector-18-A, (Near Govt. Printing Press) Madhya Marg, Chandigarh.

Phone No: 0172-2700159 (O)

Email: sta18-chd@nic.in

With this article, we hope it is clear how to make the Chandigarh road tax payment. So clear all your dues to the government and take out your brand new car for a spin!

Happy exploring!

FAQs about Road Tax in Chandigarh

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Will I save money if I purchase the vehicle in another state?

No matter which state you purchase your vehicle in, to make it ply on the streets of Chandigarh you will need to pay a registration fee at the rate of 6% of the insured value. Thus, one cannot hope to profit by purchasing a vehicle in another state if they want to avoid bearing taxes.

Can I pay the road tax in installments in Chandigarh?

Chandigarh rules are such that you have to pay the road tax as a one time tax during the registration of the vehicle and it has to be paid in full. Thus, instalment road tax facility is unavailable.

Which vehicles are exempted from road tax in Chandigarh?

Motor vehicles which are used solely for the purpose of agriculture are exempt from paying any road tax in Chandigarh. The move is to reduce financial strain to farmers of the state.