Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Jammu Kashmir

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

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!

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.

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.

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!