Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Jammu Kashmir

Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in Jammu Kashmir

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No other Indian State can rival the scenic beauty of Jammu and Kashmir. Surrounded by the mighty Himalayan mountain and snow-capped peaks, the state is stately and sublime.

The roads here are built to handle heavy snowfall. When winter sets in, Jammu turns into a winter wonderland. But come summer, and the roads are cleared of snow to make exploring in the state a treat.

Buy a new car or motorbike and visit Dal Lake, Bahu Fort, Akhnoor Fort and Neelum River conveniently with your loved ones.

While owning a vehicle may sound like a lot of fun, there are some additional responsibilities you have to shoulder before you can use it on Jammu’s roads. One of the key responsibilities is paying up the Jammu Kashmir road tax.

In this article, you will find out what the latest RTO tax Jammu Kashmir is and how you can pay the same!

Read on!

Road Tax in Jammu Kashmir

Jammu Kashmir parivahan tax is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957.

Road tax is a state subject. Every state has its own rules and regulations in respect to road tax. But why is road tax charged in the first place?

Road tax is charged so that the government has the necessary revenue to build and maintain roads and provide security to travellers. Hence it is vital that you pay for it. Failure to do so results in a fine.

How is Road Tax Calculated?

Road Tax in Jammu Kashmir is calculated on the type of vehicle, its horsepower, its usage and its cost. The road tax law was changed in 2019, and this article reflects the change.

Now, all vehicles in Jammu Kashmir are charged a road tax based on 9% of the cost of the vehicle. Since this hike, the government has specified that instead of a one-time payment the road tax can be paid in instalments.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Jammu Kashmir

The Jammu Kashmir road tax rate was revised in 2019.

All vehicles that are registered before 1st August 2019 should pay the road or token tax in quarterly, monthly or annual instalments as shown below.

Description of the vehicle	Quarterly Tax
Scooters with attachments	Rs.120
Bikes with side car	Rs.200
Invalid carriage	Rs.120

For those vehicles that are registered after 1st August 2019 there are two slabs.

Cost of the Motor Cycle	Tax % on Vehicle Cost
Below Rs.1.5 lakh	9%
Above Rs.1.5 lakh	10%

After knowing the latest rates you can easily make Jammu Kashmir road tax payment online!

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Jammu Kashmir

Since the revision of the tax rate in Jammu Kashmir, there are new tax rates for four-wheelers registered before 1st August 2019 and those registered after.

The tax rate for four-wheelers registered before 1st August 2019 at a quarterly, monthly or annual instalments is shown below:

Horse Power of the Vehicle	Rate of quarterly tax
Motor cars of upto 14 HP	Rs.300
Motor cars of more than 12 HP	Rs.1000
Motor car with trailer	Rs.300
Invalid carriage	Rs.120

Tax rate for four-wheelers registered after 1st August 2019 is levied at the rate of 9% of the cost of the vehicle.

Now that you know the Jammu Kashmir road tax for car pay it online and take your car for a spin!

Jammu Kashmir State Tax For Taxi and Autorickshaws

For taxis and autorickshaws that were registered before 1st August 2019, the tax is as follows.

Seating Capacity	Quarterly Tax
Upto 5 persons	Rs.500
More than 5 persons	Rs.750

For taxis and autorickshaws registered after 1st August 2019, the tax is levied at 9% of the cost of the vehicle.

Road Tax for Jammu Kashmir on Vehicles from Other Indian States

New rules for road tax in Jammu Kashmir for other state vehicles were put in place on 1st August 2019. They are as follows:

If a vehicle is brought into Jammu and Kashmir after 1st August 2019, then the vehicle has to pay 9% of its cost on a pro rata basis.
If the vehicle is a motorcycle costing more than Rs.1.5 lakh then you have to pay 10% of the cost of the vehicle on pro rata basis.

You can make payment for Jammu Kashmir tax online for other state vehicles as well.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Jammu Kashmir

There are two methods of paying road tax in Jammu Kashmir. You can either visit your nearest RTO and take a form and pay the amount due or you can make Jammu Kashmir state road tax online payment. Here are the steps.

Step 1: Visit https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/eapplication/form_eApplicatonHome.xhtml.
Step 2: Fill in your registration number. Then enter mobile number and click on generate OTP. Enter the OTP and click on “Show Details”.
Step 3: Cross-check all the details of your latest tax details, permit etc under “Owner Tax” information. Under “Tax Details” enter the number of quarters, months or year.
Step 4: Choose from quarterly, monthly, half-yearly or annual “Tax Mode”. An auto-generated payable amount will be shown next.
Step 5: Click confirm, and you will be directed to a payment gateway.
Step 6: Complete the payment either using debit card or credit card or net-banking.

Follow these steps and get your road tax in Jammu or Kashmir cleared today!

List of RTOs in Jammu Kashmir

Here is a list of Regional Transport Offices in Jammu Kashmir. You can either visit here and pay the tax or make Jammu Kashmir road tax payment online.

RTO LOCATIONS	RTO CODE
Srinagar	JK01
Poonch	JK12
Jammu	JK02
Pulwama	JK13
Anantnag	JK03
Udhampur	JK14
Budgam	JK04
Bandipora	JK15
Baramulla	JK05
Ganderbal	JK16
Doda	JK06
Kishtwar	JK17
Kargil	JK07
Kulgam	JK18
Kathua	JK08
Ramban	JK19
Kupwara	JK09
Reasi	JK20
Leh	JK10
Samba	JK21
Rajouri	JK11
Shopian	JK22

Now that the Jammu Kashmir RTO tax rate is clear to you, hurry up and pay up your dues!

Make the Jammu Kashmir RTO tax online payment and take your vehicle out for a long drive with your loved ones.

Enjoy the journey!

FAQs about Road Tax in Jammu Kashmir

✓ What is the penalty for the non-payment of taxes in Jammu and Kashmir?

If a person fails to pay the RTO charges in Jammu Kashmir, he or she has to pay a fine of up to Rs.100 as well as the dues. Failure to even pay this, will result in seizure of the vehicle by the state.

✓ When is additional tax paid?

If you have made any changes to your vehicle or altered it anyway such that it falls into a higher vehicle tax bracket, you have to pay an additional tax. The tax paid is the difference between the two tax slabs.

✓ What happens if I do not display my token?

When a person pays the Jammu Kashmir vehicle tax, they will receive a quarterly, monthly or yearly token. This token has to be displayed on the vehicle. Failure to do so results in a penalty of Rs. 50.