Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Tamil Nadu
Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu citizens looking to buy their first two or four-wheeler may be unaware of several additional costs of owning such vehicles.
For instance, did you know that scheduled maintenance of a car can cost Rs.2000 or more? Additionally, you would also need to service car insurance premiums.
Road tax is another expense for vehicle owners in India. Such charges are essential to maintain the road conditions in a particular state, thereby avoiding accidents, mishaps or other unfortunate incidents.
As per reports, Fatal road accidents in Tamil Nadu was reduced by 11.84% in 2022 (1).
Thus, before buying a car or bike, you should consider the following factors related to road taxes in Tamil Nadu.
Let’s find out how to calculate the Tamil Nadu road tax!
Road Tax in Tamil Nadu
There is one flat rate at which the Tamil Nadu Parivahan tax is calculated for the new two-wheelers and four-wheelers. For older vehicles there is a provision as shown in the tables below.
How is Road Tax Calculated?
Tamil Nadu vehicle tax is calculated on the various make, models and purpose of use of the vehicles, engine capacity, registered seating capacity of the vehicle and more. The law that governs it is the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Taxation Act of 1974. Citizens also need to service a Green Tax applicable in the state.
Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Tamil Nadu
| Age Since Registration | Tax Rate on Vehicle Cost |
|---|---|
| Up to one year | 7.75% |
| Between one and two years | 7.5% |
| Between two and three years | 7.25% |
| Between three and four years | 7% |
| Between four and five years | 6.75% |
| Between five and six years | 6.5% |
| Between six and seven years | 6.25% |
| Between seven and eight years | 6% |
| Between eight and nine years | 5.75% |
| Between nine and ten years | 5.5% |
| Between ten and eleven years | 5.25% |
| More than eleven years | 5% |
Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Tamil Nadu
New vehicles costing up to Rs.10 lakh will result in taxes of 10% on its cost. For instance, if the cost is Rs.8 lakh, the resulting Tamil Nadu road tax would be Rs.80000. If at the time of registration, the vehicle cost exceeds Rs.10 lakh, taxes would be applicable at 15%. For older motor vehicles, the tax rate is calculated as follows.
| Age from the Month of Registration | Vehicle Costing up to Rs.10 lakh (% of vehicle cost) | Vehicle Costing More than Rs.10 lakh (% of vehicle cost |
| Not more than one year | 8.75% | 13.75% |
| Between one and two years | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Between two and three years | 8.25% | 13.25% |
| Between three and four years | 8% | 13% |
| Between four and five years | 7.75% | 12.75% |
| Between five and six years | 7.50% | 12.5% |
| Between six and seven years | 7.25% | 12.25% |
| Between seven and eight years | 7% | 12% |
| Between eight and nine years | 6.75% | 11.75% |
| Between nine and ten years | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Between ten and eleven years | 6.25% | 11.25% |
| More than eleven years | 6% | 11% |
Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles
| Category as per Laden Weight | Quarterly Tax (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Not more than 3000 kg | 600 |
| Between 3000 kg and 5,500 kg | 950 |
| Between 5500 kg and 9000 kg | 1500 |
| Between 9000 kg and 12000 kg | 1900 |
| Between 12000 kg and 13000 kg | 2100 |
| Between 13000 kg and 15000 kg | 2500 |
| Exceeding 15000 kg | 2300.00 (Plus Rs.50 per 250 kg in excess of 15000 kg. |
How to Pay Road Tax Online in Tamil Nadu
Visit the Parivahan website and make Tamil Nadu state road tax online payment.
Clicking on this link will send you to the following website: https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/statevalidation/homepage.xhtml.
Over there, you can enter your state, the RTO and click on login. After you have done that you will be redirected to enter your registration number. Enter it and make the payment through net banking or debit card.
List of RTOs in Tamil Nadu
| RTO LOCATIONS | RTO CODE |
| Chennai (Central) | TN01 |
| Chennai(North-West) | TN02 |
| Coimbatore-North | TN38 |
| Ariyalur | TN61 |
| Chennai (North East) | TN03 |
| Tiruppur(North) | TN39 |
| Sivaganga | TN63 |
| Chennai(East) | TN04 |
| Chennai(North) | TN05 |
| Mettupalayam | TN40 |
| Madurai(Central) | TN64 |
| Chennai(South-East) | TN06 |
| Pollachi | TN41 |
| Ramanathpuram | TN65 |
| Chennai(south) | TN07 |
| Chennai(west) | TN09 |
| Tirupur(south) | TN42 |
| Coimbatore(central) | TN66 |
| Chennai(south-west) | TN10 |
| Virudhunagar | TN67 |
| Tambaram | TN11 |
| Ooty | TN43 |
| Poonamalle | TN12 |
| Gudalur | TN43Z |
| Kumbakonam | TN68 |
| Ambattur | TN13 |
| Tiruchirapalli(West) | TN45 |
| Tuticorin | TN69 |
| Sholinganallur | TN14 |
| Ulundurpet | TN15 |
| Perambalur | TN46 |
| Hosur | TN70 |
| RTO Karur | TN47 |
| Tirunelveli | TN72 |
| Tindivanam | TN16 |
| Ranipet | TN73 |
| Redhills | TN18 |
| Srirangam | TN48 |
| Nagercoil | TN74 |
| Chengalpattu | TN19 |
| Marthandam | TN75 |
| Tenkasi | TN76 |
| Thiruvallur | TN20 |
| Kanchipuram | TN21 |
| Thanjavur | TN49 |
| Attur | TN77 |
| Thiruvarur | TN50 |
| Dharapuram | TN78 |
| Vellore | TN23 |
| Sankarankoil | TN79 |
| Krishnagiri | TN24 |
| Nagapattinam | TN51 |
| Tiruchirapalli (East) | TN81 |
| Tiruvannamalai | TN25 |
| Sangari | TN52 |
| RTO, Mayiladuthurai | TN82 |
| Salem (East) | TN54 |
| Sirkali | TN82Z |
| Namakkal (North) | TN28 |
| Pudukottai | TN55 |
| Vaniyambadi | TN83 |
| Dharmapuri | TN29 |
| Perundurai | TN56 |
| Sriviliputhur | TN84 |
| Dindigul | TN57 |
| Salem(West) | TN30 |
| Kundrathur | TN85 |
| Cuddalore | TN31 |
| Viluppuram | TN32 |
| Erode, East | TN33 |
| Tiruchengode | TN34 |
| Gobi | TN36 |
| Coimbatore (South) | TN37 |
| Madurai (North) | TN59 |
| Theni | TN60 |
FAQs about Road Tax in Tamil Nadu
What is the Green Tax in Tamil Nadu?
The green tax is charged for transport vehicles that are over 15 years old. You can check the amount at this website https://tnsta.gov.in/tnsta/vahan_services.jsp
Which vehicles are exempted from the road tax in Tamil Nadu?
Some of the vehicles exempted from road tax are ambulances, funeral cars and vehicles belonging to the armed forces. For their specialised services these particular vehicles have been exempted from paying road tax.
Is there an exemption of road tax on Electrical Vehicles?
Tamil Nadu has exempted electrical vehicles from road tax for three years. The government has made this move in an attempt to make electrical vehicles more popular in the state. Also, the move is an initiative to increase investment in electrical vehicles.