Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Goa

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

With its sunny beaches and historic churches, Goa's cosmopolitan region is home to many unique driving routes. Located on India's Western coast, the nation's smallest state is renowned for its natural beauty, old kirks, and temples. While Goa retains much of its Portuguese heritage, there is a growing global influence thanks to the scenic beauty of its vast beaches.

Driving in Goa is a special treat for adventure lovers. And, even if you have recently purchased vehicles in the state, you are advised to make the most of your car and the state by taking weekend trips.

But, before you take your new vehicle out for its first spin, ask yourself if you have cleared the road tax! Without having done so, your car or motorbike cannot ply on Goa's sturdy roads. So what is road tax and how is it to be paid?

Let's find out details on Goa road tax!

Road Tax in Goa

Road tax falls under the purview of the state department. Every state has the right to levy its own road tax as it sees fit. In this state, the Goa, Daman and Diu Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1974 with the latest amendment in 2020 governs the calculation and collection of the Goa parivahan tax.

How is Road Tax Calculated?

Goa vehicle tax is calculated based on the cost of the vehicle, its age, its usage, the type and the weight. There are different tax slabs as specified by the 2017 Amendment. And, you can consult the same from here https://www.goatransport.gov.in/ActsRules.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Goa

Here is the RTO tax Goa rate for two wheelers

Cost of the Motorcycle	Rate of the Tax on Vehicle Cost
Less than Rs.1.5 lakh	9%
Between Rs.1.5 lakh and Rs.3 lakh	12%
Greater than Rs.3 lakh	15%

Using these rules, you can clear your Goa RTO tax online.

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Goa

The Goa road tax for car is shown below

Cost of the Motor Vehicle	Rate of the Tax (calculated on the cost of the vehicle
Less than Rs.6 lakh	9%
Between Rs.6 lakh and Rs.15 lakh	11%
Between Rs.15 lakh and Rs.35 lakh	13%
More than Rs.35 lakh	14%

With this information, you can make your Goa road tax payment online!

Registration in Goa on Vehicles from Other Indian States

If you have brought your old vehicle to Goa from another state, you are liable to pay a tax. The road tax in Goa for other state vehicles is as follows.

Age of the vehicle from the date of registration	For Two-wheelers	For Four-wheelers
Less than 2 years	95%	95%
Between 2 years and 3 years	90%	90%
Between 3 years and 4 years	85%	85%
Between 4 years and 5 years	80%	80%
Between 5 years and 6 years	75%	75%
Between 6 years and 7 years	70%	70%
Between 7 years and 8 years	65%	65%
Between 8 years and 9 years	60%	60%
Between 9 years and 10 years	55%	55%
Between 10 years and 11 years	50%	50%
Between 11 years and 12 years	45%	45%
Between 12 years and 13 years	40%	40%
Between 13 years and 14 years	35%	35%
Between 14 years and 15 years	30%	30%
More than 15 years	20%	20%

With this information, you can easily make Goa state road tax online payment.

Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Goa

What happens if you default on the payment of the Goa road tax? You will incur a penalty calculated at the rate of 25% of the tax for the defaulting quarter. In addition to this, you will also have to pay the dues.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Goa

There are two ways, in which you can complete Goa road tax payment. You can visit any RTO , or you can opt for a more convenient online option.

Here we will discuss the online method of paying the tax.

Step 1: Visit this website https://egov.goa.nic.in/echallanpg/

Step 2: Click on Quick Pay.

Step 3: Then click on the online payment option

Step 4: Fill in the details like mobile number, party name, address, pin code and email ID. All fields are mandatory.

Step 5: Click on the Service Details and select 13-TRANSPORT

Step 6: Select service as “Road Tax”, “Passenger Tax” or “Dealer Deposit” as required.

Step 7: Click on “Other Details” and fill up the registration number and RTO code.

Step 8: Select “Validate” and the name and address will be displayed.

Step 9: Click on initiate payment and make the payment by choosing either debit, credit or net-banking.

List of RTOs in Goa

There are 12 RTOs in Goa. Here are their names:

RTO LOCATIONS	RTO CODE
Panaji (North Goa district)	GA-01
Panaji	GA-07
Margao (South Goa district)	GA-02
Margao	GA-08
Mapusa	GA-03
Quepem	GA-09
Bicholim	GA-04
Canacona	GA-10
Ponda	GA-05
Pernem	GA-11
Vasco	GA-06
Pernem	GA-12

Now that you know the Goa RTO tax rate, you can quickly pay the dues and take your beloved car out for a ride.

Enjoy the journey of life with your loved ones!

FAQs about Road Tax in Goa

✓ What is the Green Tax and how much is levied?

There is a Green Tax levied in the state of Goa for curbing air pollution. It is taken at the time of renewal of the registration of the vehicle or the renewal of the fitness certification.

This vehicle has to be at least 15 years old and above. Here is the rate at which it is calculated.

Motorcycle - Rs.1100
Auto-rickshaw - Rs.1320
Light Motor Vehicle - Rs.1760
Light Commercial Vehicle - Rs.2200
Medium Motor Vehicle - Rs.2640
Heavy Motor Vehicle - Rs.4400

✓ What is the infrastructure development cess, and how is it paid?

There is an "infrastructure development cess" in addition to the RTO charges in Goa. It is calculated only for luxury cars costing above Rs.10 lakh. Here is the rate table.

From Rs.10 lakh to Rs.20 lakh - Rs.15,000
From Rs.20 lakh to Rs.40 lakh - Rs.50,000
From Rs.40 lakh to Rs.60 lakh - Rs.1 lakh
Above 60 lakh - Rs.1.25 lakh

✓ Which vehicles are exempt from the payment of taxes?

In Goa, all agricultural vehicles are exempt from the payment of tax. But it does not include those vehicles which are used for transportation of agricultural material. Only those directly involved in sowing, tilling and harvesting are exempted from tax.