Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Rajasthan

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

Rajasthan is connected to a total of 47 National Highways and 85 State Highways. As a result the state provides seamless connectivity of the roadways. For such seamless connectivity, it is imperative to maintain the road. That is why the State Government of Rajasthan impose a Motor Vehicle tax on purchasing of every vehicle.

Individuals planning to buy a car or two-wheeler in Rajasthan would need to complete several formalities.

Apart from acquiring the vehicle’s registration, licence plate, pollution certificate, owners would also need to service a specialised form of tax, known as road tax.

But, what is road tax exactly? How do you pay it and why?

Well, read on to know the answer to all of these questions.

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Road Tax in Rajasthan

The western state of Rajasthan follows a distinct Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, which was implemented in 1951. Road tax is charged inclusive of the ex-showroom price of a car or bike.

Like everywhere else in India, the responsibility of levying and collecting taxes falls on the state government in Rajasthan.

Road taxes are levied to ensure that the state government can repair and build roads throughout the concerned state.

Also, such taxes can help authorities provide the necessary security to travellers on the roads.

Since Rajasthan road tax is levied by the state government, it tends to vary greatly from the taxation in the other states.

Regardless of the amount, every individual vehicle owner, along with businesses, need to bear these taxes after purchasing a vehicle and registering it at your local RTO.

How is Road Tax Calculated?

Depending on the state, road tax calculation can be based on one or more of the following factors –

● Age of the car/bike

● Fuel used by the concerned vehicle

● Number of seats

● Number of wheels

● Engine capacity of the two-wheeler or four-wheeler

● Purpose of usage

● Cost of the vehicles

RTO tax Rajasthan for two wheelers is based on the engine capacity and cost. Higher cubic capacity vehicles tend to draw increased taxes and vice versa. For four-wheelers, the tax rate is determined by the price point.

To understand the exact rates, you need to look at the different Rajasthan road tax slabs for the different types of vehicles.

Road Tax Rates in Rajasthan for Two-wheelers

If you are looking to purchase a two-wheeler in Rajasthan, refer to the following four slabs of road taxes for 2-wheeler owners:

Engine Capacity of up to 125cc - For individuals who own a bike/scooter whose engine capacity is limited to 125cc or lower, the road tax liability would be 4% of the vehicle’s cost. Therefore, if the cost is Rs.50000, you would need to pay Rs.2000 as tax on it.
Between 125cc And 200cc - These bike/scooter owners need to be ready to bear taxes at rates of 6% of the concerned vehicle’s cost.
Between 200cc And 500cc - If you fall under this category, the percentage of the cost you would need to pay as taxes is 8%.
More Than 500cc - Around 10% of a bike’s cost must be borne as road taxes if its engine capacity exceeds 500cc.

Road Tax Rates in Rajasthan for Four-wheelers

Four-wheeler vehicle owners in Rajasthan must service road taxes under the following slabs:

Vehicles Costing Rs.3 Lakh or Lower - Owners would need to bear 4% of such a car’s cost as road taxes in Rajasthan.
Vehicles Priced over Rs.3 Lakh and up to Rs.6 Lakh - 6% of a car’s cost in this price range is levied as such taxes in the state.
Vehicles Priced over Rs.6 Lakh - If the car costs more than Rs.6 lakh, you have to clear taxes worth 8% of the car’s cost.

Road Tax in Rajasthan for Commercial Vehicles

Rajasthan road tax norms do not differ based on the usage of the underlying car or bike. Therefore, even if you plan to utilise a vehicle for commercial purpose only, the same slabs would be applicable in your case.

For two-wheelers, the engine capacity would determine taxation. In the case of four-wheelers, the price of the car would decide how much you need to pay.

Road Tax in Rajasthan for other state Vehicles

Passenger vehicles from other states entering Rajasthan also need to pay road tax and special road tax, as per the various slabs. The table below lists all the pertinent information in this regard.

No. of Seats	Tourist Permit Vehicles
	Road Tax (per seat for 7 days) (In Rupees)	Special Road Tax (In Rupees per day)
Three wheelers	-	-
Four wheelers	-	-
Up to 6 seats	10	100
Between 6 and 13 seats	20	300
Between 14 and 22 seats	80	1500
Between 23 and 42 seats	80	1500
More than 42 seats	100	1600

No. of Seats	Temporary Permit Vehicles
	Road Tax (per seat for 7 days) (In Rupees)	Special Road Tax (In Rupees per day)
Three wheelers	10	35
Up to 6 seats	70	50
Between 6 and 13 seats	70	50
Between 14 and 22 seats	Ordinary – 80 / Deluxe - 90	Ordinary – 200 / Deluxe – 300
Between 23 and 42 seats	Ordinary – 100 / Deluxe - 120	Ordinary – 400 / Deluxe – 500
More than 42 seats	Ordinary – 100 / Deluxe - 120	Ordinary – 400 / Deluxe – 500

Goods vehicles of other states coming on a temporary permit of 30 days are also eligible for paying road tax and special road tax. For a comprehensive idea have a look at the table below:

Load carrying capacity/GVW	Road tax	Special Road tax
Up to 5000 kg	-	Rs. 90 per thousand kg of carrying load or part thereof for 30 days
Above 5000 kg for every thousand Kg or part thereof exceeding 5000 kg	-	Rs. 70 per thousand kg of carrying load or part thereof for 30 days or part in addition to amount payable at the specified rates mentioned above.
Up to 7000 kg	Rs. 110 per thousand kg of a gross vehicle weight or part thereof 30 days or part thereof	-
Above 7000 kg for every thousand kg or part thereof exceeding 7000 kg	Rs. 50 per thousand kg of carrying load or part thereof for 30 days or part in addition to amount payable at the specified rates mentioned above	-

Tax on goods carriers of other states working on issued permits

Load carrying capacity	Annual rate of special road tax
Upto 9000 kg	Rs. 500 for every thousand kg or part thereof
Above 9000 kg	Rs. 800 for every thousand kg or part thereof

Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Rajasthan

Failure to pay road taxes in Rajasthan will lead to the accrual of a penalty. This charge will be decided by the state government, but cannot exceed 5% of the taxes due each month. However, it is important to note that the penalty cannot exceed 5%.

Thus, if the taxes due is Rs.10000, the amount of penalty for defaulting on road tax payment cannot be more than Rs.500 per month.

How to Pay Road Tax Online

While you can decide to pay road tax offline by visiting your local RTO, the easiest option is to service the dues using the online method. Here are some steps to follow for the same –

Step 1: Visit the official Ministry of Transport website, also known as the Parivahan portal.
Step 2: Navigate to ‘Online Services’ and choose the option marked ‘Vehicle Related Services.’
Step 3: Select Rajasthan from the menu, which will take you to the concerned state’s online road tax payment page.
Step 4: Choose how you want to clear these taxes from options ranging between debit card and internet banking.
Step 5: Complete the payment.

List of RTOs in Rajasthan

RTO LOCATIONS	RTO CODE
Ajmer	RJ01
Alwar	RJ02
Banswara	RJ03
Barmer	RJ04
Bharatpur	RJ05
Bhilwara	RJ06
Bikaner	RJ07
Bundi	RJ08
Chittorgarh	RJ09
Churu	RJ10
Dholpur	RJ11
Dungarpur	RJ12
Ganganagar	RJ13
Jhalana Jaipur	RJ14
Jaisalmer	RJ15
Jalore	RJ16
Jhalawar	RJ17
Jhunjunu	RJ18
Jodhpur	RJ19
Kota	RJ20
Nagaur	RJ21
Pali	RJ22
Sikar	RJ23
Sirohi	RJ24
Sawai Madhopur	RJ25
Tonk	RJ26
Udaipur	RJ27
Baran	RJ28
Dausa	RJ29
Rajsamand	RJ30
Hanumangarh	RJ31
Kotputli	RJ32
Ramganj Mandi, Kota	RJ33
Karauli	RJ34
Pratapgarh	RJ35
Beawar	RJ36
Didwana	RJ37
Aburoad	RJ38
Balotora	RJ39
Bhiwadi	RJ40
Chomu	RJ41
Kisangarh	RJ42
Phalodi	RJ43
Sujangarh	RJ44
Bhinmal	RJ46
Dudu	RJ47
Kekri	RJ48
Nohar	RJ49
Nokha	RJ50
Shahpura (Bhilwara)	RJ51
Shahpura (Jaipur)	RJ52
Khetri	RJ53

FAQs about Road Tax in Rajasthan

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How can you pay road tax using the offline method?

When it comes to the offline payment modes for road taxes, you can choose to service the same using cash or demand drafts.

However, for online payment, you can opt for internet banking, debit card payment and UPI payment of such taxes as well.

What is the procedure of road tax payment when moving to a different state?

Firstly, you would need to acquire NOC from the previous state’s RTO. You can apply for it by submitting RTO Form 28 or you can download it online.

Next, you would have to submit this NOC, original invoice of the concerned vehicle and additional documents at the RTO of the state where you are moving.

Lastly, pay the road tax as per the state law and acquire a fresh registration for the vehicle.

What is the maximum period to pay road tax after shifting from one state to another?

Individuals would need to clear the road tax incurred in the new state of residence within 30 days of shifting base. Failure to comply with this deadline would result in penalties.