In 2022, there are over 26 million registered vehicle across the Indian state of Karnataka (Link https://transport.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/2022-23%20kar%20veh.pdf).. By 2023 this number has undoubtedly surged further. With so many vehicles operating on the state’s roads, regular upkeep is essential in maintaining fair driving conditions. Doing so requires a significant amount of investment on the state’s part.
How do you think state authorities pay for road repairs? They do so with income from road taxes!
To know all about road taxes, take a look at the following write-up.
Karnataka road tax first came into being in 1957 under the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act. Even though the same Act is still followed, it has undergone several amendments since then.
A road tax is nothing but a form of taxation, which all motor-vehicle owners need to bear in Karnataka and all other states of India. State governments are responsible for collection of this particular tax from registered vehicle owners in that particular state.
With this collected pool of funds, governments build and repair roads to maintain proper connections between one place and another. Additionally, besides maintaining road conditions, this tax amount is also used to provide adequate security to travellers using the state’s roads.
You need to clear your Karnataka road tax dues while registering your new or old vehicle with an RTO in the state.
The exact procedure for RTO tax Karnataka calculation depends on two major factors, namely cost and age of the vehicle. This can depend on several factors based on which state in India your vehicle is registered in.
Following are some factors:
To understand the road taxation in Karnataka, one would need to be familiar with the different tax slabs.
Read on to understand the complete division of tax rates for two and four-wheelers.
Before proceeding, one should understand that road tax liability is different for people buying a new bike vs. purchasing used two-wheelers.
The procedure to calculate four-wheeler road taxes is also similar, based on its cost (for new models) and age (for older or used vehicles).
On New Cars
On Old Cars
While several states tend to charge different road taxes for commercial and non-commercial vehicles, Karnataka is not one of these states. Here the purpose of usage does not matter when it comes to road taxes. Regardless of whether a car or bike is used commercially or not, road tax liable will be according to the rates mentioned above.
However, there is a separate tax rate for vintage and classic cars registered in Karnataka. For instance:
A vehicle owner is allowed to drive a car/bike in Karnataka for 12 months without clearing road tax dues. He/she can clear this liability at any point of time during these 12 months. However, failure to do so would result in hefty penalties. These penalties would increase with each passing day of non-payment of these dues.
Individuals can opt for offline or online road tax payment. In the offline process, car owners would need to visit his/her local regional transport office or RTO.
Besides paying the road taxes, owners would also need to register their vehicle at this RTO. Keep in mind that one can only pay using cash or demand draft drawn out to the state RTOs when choosing the offline mode.
However, if you are looking to clear road taxes online, you should follow the steps mentioned below:
|
RTO LOCATIONS |
RTO CODE |
|
Koramangala, Bangalore (Central) |
KA-01 |
|
Rajajinagar, Bangalore (West) |
KA-02 |
|
Indiranagar,Kasturinagar , Bangalore (East) |
KA-03 |
|
Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore (North) |
KA-04 |
|
Jayanagar, Bangalore (South) |
KA-05 |
|
Tumkur |
KA-06 |
|
Kolar |
KA-07 |
|
Kolar Gold Fields |
KA-08 |
|
Mysore (West) |
KA-09 |
|
Chamrajnagar |
KA-10 |
|
Mandya |
KA-11 |
|
Madikeri |
KA-12 |
|
Hassan |
KA-13 |
|
Shimoga |
KA-14 |
|
Sagar |
KA-15 |
|
Chitradurga |
KA-16 |
|
Davangere |
KA-17 |
|
Chickmagalur |
KA-18 |
|
Mangalore |
KA-19 |
|
Udupi |
KA-20 |
|
Puttur |
KA-21 |
|
Belgavi |
KA-22 |
|
Chikkodi |
KA-23 |
|
Bailhongal |
KA-24 |
|
Dharwad |
KA-25 |
|
Gadag |
KA-26 |
|
Haveri |
KA-27 |
|
Vijapura |
KA-28 |
|
Bagalkot |
KA-29 |
|
Karwar |
KA-30 |
|
Sirsi |
KA-31 |
|
Gulbarga |
KA-32 |
|
Yadgir |
KA-33 |
|
Bellary |
KA-34 |
|
Hospet |
KA-35 |
|
Raichur |
KA-36 |
|
Koppal |
KA-37 |
|
Bidar |
KA-38 |
|
Bhalki |
KA-39 |
|
Chikkaballapur |
KA-40 |
|
Jnanabharathi |
KA-41 |
|
Ramanagar, Bangalore |
KA-42 |
|
Devanahalli, Bangalore |
KA-43 |
|
Tiptur, Tumkur district |
KA-44 |
|
Hunsur, Mysore District |
KA-45 |
|
Sakleshpur, Hassan District |
KA-46 |
|
Honnavar, Uttarakannada District |
KA-47 |
|
Jamkhandi, Bagalkote District |
KA-48 |
|
Gokak, Belguam District |
KA-49 |
|
Yelhanka, Bangalore |
KA-50 |
|
Electronic City |
KA-51 |
|
Nelamangala, Bangalore District |
KA-52 |
|
K.R.Puram, Bangalore |
KA-53 |
|
Nagamangala, Mandya District |
KA-54 |
|
Mysore East |
KA-55 |
|
Basavakalyan |
KA-56 |
|
Banashankari |
KA-58 |
|
Chandapura |
KA-59 |
|
R.T. Nagar, Bengaluru District |
KA-60 |
|
Surathkal, Mangaluru |
KA-62 |
|
Madhugiri, Tumakuru District - 572132 |
KA-64 |
|
Dandeli - 581325 |
KA-65 |
|
Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru District |
KA-66 |
|
Bantwal |
KA-70 |
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