Vehicle Road Tax & Chares in Tripura

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

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Purchasing a car or two-wheeler in India accompanies other liabilities like getting the number plate, registering the vehicle, fetching pollution certificate and most importantly, paying road tax.

If you are a new car or two-wheeler owner living in Tripura, you need to know about the tax payable and its calculation method. It will help you to pay the exact taxes on time.

Refer to the next segments to know all about Tripura vehicle tax.

Road Tax in Tripura

As per Tripura Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1972, every individual owning any motorised vehicle needs to pay a certain amount as Tripura road tax. The state Government collects this revenue to improve and maintain the public road across the state. Barring that, a specific portion of the tax goes towards ensuring the safety of the taxpayers on the road.

The tax amount will depend on the type of vehicle and its purpose of utilisation. Moreover, the vehicle owners will also be liable to pay an additional road tax, if they travel to other states than its registration place. They mandatorily have to pay the road tax after purchasing the vehicle and registering it to the local RTO.

Tripura Road Tax Calculation Method

The calculation of road tax in Tripura depends on the following factors.

Age of the vehicle
Engine capacity
Seating capacity
Weight of the vehicle
Price of the vehicle

Tripura road tax rate follows 2%, 3%, 10% and 12.5% rates, as per the Central and State Government rules and regulations.

However, some car types are exempted from paying RTO charges in Tripura like ambulance and hearse. For more precise ideas about this road tax calculation, you need to know the different slabs that determine the amount payable against a particular vehicle.

Road Tax for Two-wheeler Vehicles in Tripura

The following table elucidates the tax component that individuals need to pay for their two-wheelers.

Vehicle Type	Applicable Tax
Two-wheeler vehicles without gear, used for personal use.	Rs.1000 for one-time tax for the first 15 years and Rs.500 every 5 years from then.
Two-wheeler vehicles with gear, used for personal use.	Rs.2200 for one-time tax for 15 years and Rs.1000 for every 5 years from then.
Two-wheeler of more than Rs.1 lakh with gear, used for personal use.	Rs.2650 as one-time tax for first 15 years and Rs.1100 for every 5 years after that.

Road Tax for Four-wheeler Vehicles in Tripura

The four-wheeler owners also have to pay Tripura road tax following the below-mentioned slabs. Here, the tax amount depends on its price.

Price of the Vehicle	Tax Amount
Up to Rs.3 lakh	Rs.4100 for 15 years and Rs.2050 every 5 years after that.
Ranges between Rs.3 lakh and Rs.5 lakh	Rs.4800 for 15 years and Rs.2400 for every 5 years.
Between Rs.5 lakh- Rs.10 lakh	Rs.6900 for first 15 years and Rs.3450 for every 5 years.
Between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.15 lakh	Rs.7550 for 15 years and Rs.3775 for every 5 years after that.
More than Rs.15 lakh	Rs.8250 for 15 years and Rs.4125 for every 5 years.

Besides two-wheelers and four-wheelers, RTO tax Tripura is also applicable to commercial vehicles.

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Tripura

The State Government levies Tripura Parivahan tax differently than they charge on two-wheelers and four-wheelers. It is determined by the Registered Laden weight capacity of the vehicles.

Registered Laden Weight (RLW)	Applicable Road Tax
Up to 3000 kilograms	Rs. 600/year
Between 3000 kgs and 5560 kgs	Rs. 900/year
5560 kgs to 7500 kgs	Rs. 1620/year
More than 7500 kgs and less than 12000 kgs	Rs. 2625/year
More than 12000 kgs and less than 16200 kgs	Rs. 5250 p.a.
More than 16200 kgs	Rs.6560/year + Rs. 25 for every 1000 kgs
Auto Tax	Rs. 125/year

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles

The road tax for Gujarat commercial vehicle tax is calculated at the flat rate of 6%.

Process to Pay Road Tax in Tripura Online

Following is the step-by-step guide to paying Tripura RTO tax online.

Visit the official website of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, also known as Parivahan portal.
Select “Online Services” on the Home Page and click on “Vehicle Related Services”.
Choose “Tripura” from the drop-down menu.
On the next page, enter your vehicle registration number to log in and initiate payment.
Make the payment on the designated page using internet banking or payment cards.

List of RTOs in Tripura

A total of 5 Region Transport Office or RTOs are there in Tripura. Here are the locations.

RTO LOCATIONS	RTO CODE
Agartala	TR-01
Kailashahar	TR-02
Udaipura	TR-03
Dharmanagar	TR-04
Ambassa	TR-05

Since now you are aware of all the details about Road Tax in Tripura and how to calculate and make a payment, you can start driving your car or two-wheeler without any stress.

FAQs about Road Tax in Tripura

✓ How to check the tax payable from the official website of the Transport Department of Tripura?

Individuals can check the tax payable by visiting the official website of the Transport Department of India. They have to click on “Tax Assessment and Penalty Calculation” and enter the vehicle registration number and regional transport office, to check details of applicable tax.

✓ When vehicle owners have to pay road tax in Tripura?

Vehicle owners have to pay Tripura vehicle tax at the time of registration. They can choose from lifetime or yearly payment of road tax in Tripura, depending on the vehicle type.

✓ How to claim a road tax return in Tripura?

You can claim a road tax return if you have used the car for less than 15 years and then discarded or scrapped it. You can file the return, post registration cancellation of the vehicle.

✓ How to pay Tripura road tax offline?

If you want to pay the road tax offline, you have to fill up certain forms and submit them to the state's RTO and complete the process by paying the amount.