Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Telangana

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

The joy of owning your car or motorbike is a feeling that cannot be replicated by anything else. Nevertheless, owning a vehicle comes with several responsibilities to shoulder. One of the first responsibilities that you will encounter is paying the road tax.

So what is road tax and how is it paid in Telangana? Let’s find out!

Road Tax is levied by states to maintain the quality of roads and provide security to travellers. Every state has its own laws that govern the road tax since maintenance of roads is a state subject.

Therefore, if you have purchased a new car in the state or have moved from some other state, it is time you knew how to pay the road tax and get your vehicle registered.

Let us check out some of the details of the Telangana road tax!

Road Tax in Telangana

Telangana Parivahan tax follows The Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation Act 1963. The tax is calculated according to the slabs shown below. Apart from the one-time tax, there is a Green Tax imposed. Motorcycles that have completed 15 years need to pay Rs.1000, and other vehicles have to pay Rs.5000 per year.

Transport vehicles that have completed 7 years have to pay Rs.7000 per year.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Telangana

The Telangana RTO tax rate for two-wheelers in the state are as follows.

Serial No.	Class of the Vehicle (Including motor scooters, cycles, and tricycles)	Amount to be paid (% of the vehicle cost)
1	Registration of new vehicles	9%
2	Vehicle’s age since registration is less than 2 years	8%
3	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 2 and 3 years	7%
4	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 3 and 4 years	6%
5	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 4 and 5 years	5%
6	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 5 and 6 years	4%
7	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 6 and 7 years	3.5%
8	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 7 and 8 years	3%
9	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 8 and 9 years	2.5%
10	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 9 to 10 years	2%
11	Vehicle’s age since registration is between 10 to 11 years	1.5%
12	Vehicle’s age since registration is more than 11 years	1%

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Telangana

The Telangana road tax for car and other three or four-wheelers like motor cars, jeeps, motor cab, and more is as given below.

Age Since Vehicle Registration	Three or four-wheelers like motor cars, jeeps, cost of which does not exceed Rs.10 lakh (Calculated on the cost of the vehicle)	Three or four-wheelers like motor cars, jeeps, cost of which does not exceed Rs.10 lakh (Calculated on the cost of the vehicle)
At the time of registration of new vehicle	12%	14%
Vehicle’s age since registration is less than 2 years	11%	13%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 2 and 3 years	10.5%	12.5%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 3 and 4 years	10%	12%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 4 and 5 years	9.5%	11.5%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 5 years and 6 years	9%	11%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 6 and 7 years	8.5%	10.5%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 7 and 8 years	8%	10%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 8 and 9 years	7.5%	9.5%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 9 and 10 years	7%	9%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 10 and 11 years	6.5%	8.5%
Vehicle’s age since registration is between 11 and 12 years	6%	8%
Vehicle’s age since registration is more than 12 years	5.5%	7.5%

Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Telangana

If you fail to pay the Telangana vehicle tax, then a fine of an amount equal to twice the quarterly tax has to be paid in addition to the dues. Therefore, to avoid additional financial hassle, the best course of action is to pay the pertinent road taxes as and when they are due.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Telangana

To pay Telangana RTO tax online visit https://tgtransport.net/TGCFSTONLINE/OnlineFeeCollection/TAxPayOnline.aspx. Individuals can also choose to service these taxes using the Parivahan portal online, which is an official Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website.

Alternatively, you can also visit any of the state RTOs to fill-up a road tax form. Next, pay the amount in cash or demand draft to fulfil your tax liabilities.

List of RTOs in Telangana

RTO LOCATIONS	RTO CODE
Adilabad district	TS-01
Mancherial district	TS-19
Karimnagar district	TS-02
Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district	TS-20
Warangal Urban district	TS-03
Jagtial district	TS-21
Khammam district	TS-04
Peddapalli district	TS-22
Nalgonda district	TS-05
Sircilla district	TS-23
Mahbubnagar district	TS-06
Warangal (rural) district	TS-24
Ranga Reddy	TS-07
Jayashankar Bhupalpally district	TS-25
Medchal-Malkajgiri District	TS-08
Mahabubabad district	TS-26
Hyderabad Central	TS-09
Jangaon district	TS-27
Hyderabad North	TS-10
Bhadradri Kothagudem district	TS-28
Hyderabad East	TS-11
Suryapet district	TS-29
Hyderabad South	TS-12
Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district	TS-30
Hyderabad West	TS-13
Nagarkurnool district	TS-31
Reserved for Hyderabad	TS-14
Wanaparthy district	TS-32
Sangareddy district	TS-15
Jogulamba Gadwal district	TS-33
Nizamabad district	TS-16
Vikarabad district	TS-34
Kamareddy district	TS-17
Medak district	TS-35
Nirmal district	TS-18
Siddipet district	TS-36

FAQs about Road Tax in Telangana

✓ What is Green Tax?

Green Tax is paid by older vehicles since they are more polluting to the environment. The extra tax is charged to encourage bike/car owners to change their vehicle and discontinue the usage of older cars. Older vehicles release a lot more noxious fumes hence this law was formulated in regions of high population density.

✓ How many times do I have to pay road tax in Telangana?

You have to pay road tax once during the registration of the vehicle. This is a one-time tax and does not require quarterly or yearly renewals.

✓ What is the road tax rate in Hyderabad?

For two-wheelers, road tax is at a rate of 9% of the cost of the vehicle, and for four-wheelers under Rs.10 lakh, the rate is 12%. For four-wheelers costing more than Rs.10 lakh, the tax rate is 14% of the vehicular cost.

✓ How do I pay the road tax offline in Telangana?

To pay the road tax offline, you need to visit the nearest RTO. Over there, you will be given a form that you have to fill up and pay the amount of money. Once you have paid it, do not forget to collect your receipt as proof of payment.