Vehicle Road Tax and Charges in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand had more than two million registered motor vehicles back in 2017. Without any doubt, this number has increased further by 2021. With the rising number of vehicles on the roads, it is essential to maintain these roads for optimal driving conditions.

Maintenance of these roads requires substantial investment from the state’s end. That’s where road taxes come into play.

If you want to know all about Uttarakhand road tax, you have come to the right place.

What is Road Tax in Uttarakhand?

The Indian government levies a charge on the purchase of every new vehicle, known as road tax. Uttarakhand road tax was enacted back in 2019 when the state decided to adopt the Motor Vehicles Act.

Road tax is mainly charged to maintain the infrastructure of Indian roadways. Additionally, the state government utilises this tax to recover funds spent on deploying recovery and safety services on Indian roads.

In Uttarakhand, road tax is levied both on commercial and private vehicles regardless of their sizes. Therefore, every citizen who purchases a motorised vehicle must pay a road tax to ply the vehicle.

One must pay the road tax during his vehicle registration with Uttarakhand RTO or Regional Transport Office.

Now, let’s dive in to know how Uttarakhand road tax is calculated.

How Is Road Tax Calculated in Uttarakhand?

Uttarakhand road tax charges depend on multiple parameters.

These are -

Vehicle’s seating capacity
Category of the vehicle
Vehicle’s age
Vehicle’s engine capacity
Purpose of usage
Fuel type
Vehicle’s weight
Price of the vehicle

To better understand the road taxation in Uttarakhand, you need to know the various tax slabs put forward by the state.

Road Tax for Two-wheelers in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand state government levies road taxes on two-wheelers keeping the price and category of the vehicle in mind.

Based on the price of your two-wheeler, here are the road tax charges -

Price of Vehicle	One-Time Tax Rate
Under 10 lakhs	6% of the price
Exceeding 20 lakhs	8% of the price

Apart from this, all two-wheeler owners have to pay a yearly tax of ₹200 for their registered vehicles in Uttarakhand.

Road Tax for Four-wheelers in Uttarakhand

For four-wheelers, Uttarakhand road tax depends on various factors like price, weight and purpose of the vehicle.

Based on the price of your four-wheeler, here are the road tax rates -

Price of Vehicle	One-Time Tax Rate
Under 10 lakhs	6% of the price
Exceeding 20 lakhs	8% of the price

Here are the road tax rates depending on the weight of your four-wheeler -

Weight of Vehicle	Yearly Tax
Vehicles with a weight under 1000 kg	₹1000
Vehicles with weight ranging from 1000-5000 kg	₹2000
Vehicles with a weight of over 5000 kg	₹4000

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Uttarakhand

Based on your vehicle’s seating capacity, here are the road tax rates in Uttarakhand.

Seating Capacity	Taxation Per Year	One-Time Tax
Vehicles accommodating less than 3 people	₹730	₹10,000
Vehicles accommodating 3 to 6 people	₹730	₹10,000
Vehicles accommodating more than 7 people	₹1700	₹10,000

Depending on the specific purpose of your vehicle, here are the road tax rates.

Description of Vehicle	Taxation Quarterly	Taxation Yearly
Four-wheelers	₹430	₹1700
School vans	₹510	₹1900
Goods carriage vehicles lighter than 3000 kg	₹230	₹850
Tractors	₹500	₹1800
Construction vehicles	₹500	₹1800
Goods carriage vehicles belonging to other states	₹130	₹500
School owned vehicles	₹500	₹1800
Vehicles for private services, school buses (per seat)	₹90	₹320

Road Tax for Stage Carriages in Uttarakhand

Depending on the purpose and route of your vehicle, here are the road tax rates in Uttarakhand.

Description of Vehicle	Taxation Quarterly	Taxation Yearly
Stage carriages with a plane route (within 1500 km)	₹255	₹935
Stage carriages with a hill route (within 1500 km)	₹225	₹675
Stage carriages with routes exceeding 1500 km	₹0.12 for each km and seat	₹0.44 for each km and seat
Stage carriages travelling within the limits of State Municipality	₹255	₹935
Stage carriages registered to other states with a trip length under 1500 km	₹225	₹675
Stage carriages registered to other states with a trip length over 1500 km	₹1.20 for each km and seat	₹4.40 for each km and seat
Vehicles passing through Uttarakhand with start and endpoints of the trip in other states and route length within 16 km	₹180	₹650

Penalty for Not Paying Road Tax in Uttarakhand

If you fail to pay the road tax in Uttarakhand, you need to pay an additional ₹500 as a penalty. If the default continues further, the State Government will impose a fine of ₹1,000 on you.

How to Pay Uttarakhand Road Tax Online?

For online road tax payment in Uttarakhand, you need to follow these simple steps -

Go to the official Vahan Portal and enter your registration number.
Click on ‘Pay your tax’. Provide your personal mobile number to generate the OTP.
Submit OTP and click on ‘Show Details’. Check the displayed details and select your tax mode.
Select your bank and payment gateway under ‘Payment’.
Make your payment and take a print of the receipt.

Uttarakhand Border Tax for Other State Vehicles

You don’t need to pay any road tax if you are visiting Uttarakhand. However, if you are relocating to Uttarakhand, you need to visit the Regional Transport Office to get a NOC.

List of RTOs in Uttarakhand

Currently, 20 RTOs are actively functioning in Uttarakhand, as listed below.

RTO Code	RTO Location
UK 01	Almora
UK 02	Bageshwar
UK 03	Champawat
UK 04	Nainital
UK 05	Pithoragarh
UK 06	Udham Singh Nagar
UK 07	Dehradun
UK 08	Haridwar
UK 09	Tehri
UK 10	Uttarkashi
UK 11	Chamoli
UK 12	Pauri
UK 13	Rudraprayag
UK 14	Rishikesh
UK 15	Kotdwar
UK 16	Vikasnagar
UK 17	Roorkee
UK 18	Kashipur
UK 19	Ramnagar
UK 20	Ranikhet

Keeping these things in mind, you will have a clearer understanding of Uttarakhand road tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can you pay road tax in Uttarakhand RTO offline?

Yes, you can pay your road tax offline in Uttarakhand by visiting the respective RTO along with relevant documents.

Can you opt for yearly or monthly road tax payments in Uttarakhand?

Yes, you can pay the tax yearly, quarterly or monthly for Uttarakhand's public service and transport vehicles as per the payment guidelines.

Are electric vehicles exempted from road tax in Uttarakhand?

Yes, as per Uttarakhand EV policy, electric vehicles are exempted from paying road tax for 5 years.

Can you pay road tax without a vehicle’s purchase invoice?

Yes, you don’t need the invoice while paying road taxes. Instead, you can carry other documents like RC, pollution control, and your insurance invoice.