Vehicle Road Tax and Charges in Mizoram

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As per recent data published in Statista, there were approximately 234 thousand registered vehicles in Mizoram at the end of FY2019. In the next two years, the number of vehicles undoubtedly has increased.

Since a large number of vehicles run on the roads of Mizoram, the necessity to maintain the roads cannot be stressed enough. The costs to maintain and construct roads are enormous. That’s why the State Government of Mizoram levies a Motor Vehicle Tax or Road Tax on the purchase of every vehicle. Want to know about Mizoram Road Tax? Read along!

What Is Road Tax in Mizoram?

Mizoram Road Tax is a tax that the State Government of Mizoram imposes on individuals purchasing a motor vehicle for use within the State.

As per the Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1996, every individual who owns or operates a vehicle is liable to pay road tax. Individuals must pay road tax in Mizoram at the time of vehicle registration. The State Government of Mizoram uses the revenue generated from road tax to expand the network of roads, maintain and upgrade them.

According to this law, no vehicle owner can drive any motor vehicle without paying road tax in Mizoram. Additionally, they have to pay penalty charges if they try to evade it.

As the basic idea of Mizoram vehicle tax is clear to individuals, let’s focus on the calculation method of road tax in Mizoram.

How Is Road Tax Calculated in Mizoram?

The calculation of Mizoram Road Tax follows the regulations and provisions directed by the Mizoram Motor Vehicle Taxation Act. Here, the calculation process depends on the following factors,

Type of vehicle (two-wheeler or four-wheeler)
Purpose of using the vehicle ( for personal use or transporting goods)

Apart from these, there are other factors that regulate the calculation process. These are,

Age of a vehicle,
Make and manufacturer,
Fuel type,
Length and width of the vehicle,
Engine capacity,
Place of manufacture

Depending on all these factors, the State Government fixes Mizoram road tax charges. Read on to know about this in detail!

Road Tax for Two-wheelers in Mizoram

The road tax for two-wheelers in Mizoram is calculated based on vehicle age and engine capacity etc. follow the table mentioned below to get a clear idea.

Table 1 : For Vehicles Less Than 200 cc

Age of Vehicle	Up to 100cc	Above 100 cc
New up to 1 year	₹ 1,500	₹ 3,000
1 to 2 years old	₹ 1,400	₹ 2,800
2 to 3 years old	₹ 1,300	₹ 2,600
3 to 4 years old	₹ 1,200	₹ 2,400
5 to 6 years old	₹ 1,000	₹ 2,000
6 to 7 years old	₹ 900	₹ 1,800
7 to 8 years old	₹ 800	₹ 1,600
8 to 9 years old	₹ 700	₹ 1,400
9 to 10 years old	₹ 600	₹ 1,200
10 to 11 years old	₹ 500	₹ 1,000
11 to 12 years old	₹ 400	₹ 800
12 to 13 years old	₹ 300	₹ 600
13 to 14 years old	₹ 200	₹ 400
More than 14 years	₹ 100	₹ 200

Table 2: For Vehicles More Than 200 cc

Age of Vehicle	Above 200 cc	Above 300 cc
New up to 1 year	₹4,500	₹ 6,000
1 to 2 years old	₹4,200	₹ 5,600
2 to 3 years old	₹3,900	₹ 5,200
3 to 4 years old	₹3,600	₹ 4,800
4 to 5 years old	₹3,300	₹ 4,400
5 to 6 years old	₹3,000	₹ 4,000
6 to 7 years old	₹ 2,700	₹ 3,600
7 to 8 years old	₹2,400	₹ 3,200
8 to 9 years old	₹2,100	₹ 2,800
9 to 10 years old	₹1,800	₹ 2,400
10 to 11 years old	₹1,500	₹ 2,000
11 to 12 years old	₹1,200	₹ 1,600
12 to 13 years old	₹ 900	₹ 1,200
13 to 14 years old	₹ 600	₹ 800
More than 14 years	₹ 300	₹ 400

Road Tax for Four-wheelers in Mizoram

Read the tables given below to learn about Mizoram RTO Tax for four-wheelers.

Table 1: For Vehicles up to 1000 cc

Age of Vehicle	Up to 800cc	From 801 cc to 1000cc
New up to 1 year	₹11250	₹12750
1 year to 2 years old	₹10500	₹11900
2 to 3 years old	₹9750	₹11050
3 to 4 years old	₹9000	₹10200
4 to 5 years old	₹8250	₹9350
5 to 6 years old	₹7500	₹8500
6 to 7 years old	₹6750	₹7650
7 to 8 years old	₹6000	₹6800
8 to 9 years old	₹5250	₹5950
9 to 10 years old	₹4500	₹5100
10 to 11 years old	₹3750	₹4250
11 to 12 years old	₹3000	₹3400
12 to 13 years old	₹2250	₹2550
13 to 14 years old	₹1500	₹1700
More than 14 years	₹750	₹850

Table 2: For Vehicles up to 3000 cc

Age of Vehicle	1001 cc to 2000 cc	2001 cc to 3000 cc
New up to 1 year	₹15000	₹17250
1 year to 2 years old	₹14000	₹16100
2 to 3 years old	₹13000	₹14950
3 to 4 years old	₹12000	₹13800
4 to 5 years old	₹11000	₹12650
5 to 6 years old	₹10000	₹11500
6 to 7 years old	₹9000	₹10350
7 to 8 years old	₹8000	₹9200
8 to 9 years old	₹7000	₹8050
9 to 10 years old	₹6000	₹6900
10 to 11 years old	₹5000	₹5700
11 to 12 years old	₹4000	₹4600
12 to 13 years old	₹3000	₹3450
13 to 14 years old	₹2000	₹2300
More than 14 years	₹1000	₹1500

Table 3: For Vehicles Above 3000 cc

Age of Vehicle	Above 3000cc
New up to 1 year	₹19500
1 year to 2 years old	₹18200
2 to 3 years old	₹16900
3 to 4 years old	₹15600
4 to 5 years old	₹14300
5 to 6 years old	₹13000
6 to 7 years old	₹11700
7 to 8 years old	₹10400
8 to 9 years old	₹9100
9 to 10 years old	₹9800
10 to 11 years old	₹6500
11 to 12 years old	₹5200
12 to 13 years old	₹3900
13 to 14 years old	₹2600
More than 14 years	₹1300

The above-mentioned tables give a comprehensive idea regarding the Mizoram Road Tax charges. Now, vehicle owners who are willing to pay the same can complete the Road tax payment process by following simple steps. Stay tuned!

How to Pay Road Tax in Mizoram?

Individuals can pay Mizoram Road Tax online by visiting the Vahan Parivahan website. Next, they have to follow simple steps. These are -

Step-1- Enter Registration Number, Select State and RTO.
Step-2- Click on “Proceed”.
Step-3- Follow the instructions to complete the payment procedure.

Alternatively, vehicle owners of Mizoram can pay Road tax by visiting the local RTO office. They have to collect a form, fill it with essential information, and complete the payment procedure here. Vehicle owners will be given an acknowledgement which they can use for future reference.

List of RTOs in Mizoram

Currently, there are 8 RTOs operational in Mizoram. These are,

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RTO Location	RTO Code
Aizawl	MZ01
Lunglei	MZ02
Saiha	MZ03
Champhai	MZ04
Kolasib	MZ05
Serchhip	MZ06
Lawngtlai	MZ07
Mamit	MZ08

From the above-mentioned section, vehicle owners can get a detailed idea about the Mizoram Road Tax charges, calculation process tec. Read the charges and pay them to avoid a penalty.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the required documents for paying Mizoram Road Tax?

The required documents for paying Mizoram Road Tax includes registration papers and insurance papers of the vehicle, purchase invoice and address proof.

Does the Mizoram Road Tax calculation depend on the weight of a vehicle?

Yes, the Mizoram Road Tax calculation depends on the weight of a vehicle.