Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in West Bengal

Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in West Bengal

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An epicentre of culture and history, West Bengal is one of the major eastern states of India. This state is also home to a large populace who have migrated from different parts of the country for better opportunities.

The state’s capital, Kolkata, is one of the major metropolitan hubs of India. According to a 2019 report, the city was home to more than 1.82 million registered vehicles (1).

Like any other state, if you possess a vehicle, be it a personal or commercial one, you are liable to pay West Bengal road tax.

If you want to know more about it, keep on reading!

Road Tax in West Bengal

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, everyone has to pay West Bengal road tax, depending on the make and use of his/her registered vehicle.

The Government collects this revenue to upkeep and maintain the roads in the state. Along with that, it also ensures the safety of the taxpayers on the road.

You can pay your applicable tax at RTOs of the state both online and offline. Thus, first, you need to know how West Bengal Parivahan tax is calculated.

How Road Tax is Calculated in West Bengal?

West Bengal road tax primarily depends on several factors such as vehicle type (two-wheelers, four-wheelers), usage purpose (personal, commercial), model, engine capacity, seating capacity, etc. The vehicle owners can refer to the below-mentioned list to know about the applicable road tax in detail.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in West Bengal

Primarily, West Bengal vehicle tax for two-wheelers depends on their engine capacity, which is shown in the following chart. Take a look!

For motorbikes of up to 1 year, the applicable tax would be.

Engine Capacity	Tax Payable
Up to 80cc	Rs.1560
80cc-170cc	Rs.3125
170cc-250cc	Rs.4685
Higher than 250 cc	Rs.6250

For battery-operated motorbikes, the taxes would be as follows:

Engine capacity	One time tax
2.5 km-0.35 km	Rs.1560
0.35 km-0.50 km	Rs.3125
0.50km-0.75km	Rs.4685
More than 0.75km	Rs.6250

Besides these two variants of two-wheelers, RTO tax West Bengal is different for motorbikes not engaged in hiring.

Engine Capacity	Engine Capacity
Up to 80cc	Additional of Rs.100 tax to 25% of annual tax
80cc to 170cc	Rs.200
170cc to 250cc	Rs.300
More than 250cc	Rs.400

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheeler in West Bengal

West Bengal road tax for four-wheelers used by individuals also depends on engine capacity. Moreover, for air-conditioned cars, you need to pay additional tax as mentioned in the chart below.

Engine Capacity	One-time Tax (In Rs.)	Air-conditioned Cars (Additional)
0 to 900cc	10,550	Rs.4000
900c to 1490cc	13,900	Rs.7500
1490cc to 2000cc	21,800	Rs.10,000
2000cc to 2500cc	28,000	Rs.12,500
Higher than 2500cc	30,000	Rs.15,000

For four-wheelers that whose owner and driver are different individuals, the following taxes would be applicable

Engine capacity	Tax (one-time)
0 to 900cc	Rs.11,900
900cc to 1490cc	Rs.15,250
1490cc to 2000cc	Rs.24,500
2000cc to 2500cc	Rs.30,000
More than 2500cc	Rs.32,000

The four-wheeler vehicles that are registered under the ownership of any society or industry have to follow a distinguished tax schedule. Here is the chart.

Engine Capacity	Annual Tax
Up to 90cc	Additional tax of Rs.600
90cc to 1490cc	Rs.800
1400cc to 2500cc	Rs.1600

Omnibuses owners will need to service RTO charges in West Bengal as per the following rates.

Capacity	Annual Tax
Up to 10-person seating capacity	Additional tax of Rs.1400
More than 10 person seating capacity	Rs.150 additional on Rs.1400 for each person beyond 10 passengers

Penalty Charges for Non-payment of Road Tax in West Bengal

As per the guidelines of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, if you fail to pay RTO tax West Bengal, you are entitled to pay hefty penalty fees at the below-mentioned rates.

Delay	Penalty Fees
Till 15 days after the date of expiry	Nil
From 16th day to 45 days	25% of payable tax
From 46th day to 75 days	50% of payable tax
Exceeds 75 days post expiry date	Exceeds 75 days post expiry date

For one-time taxpayers, the penalty fees are levied in the following ways.

Delay	Penalty Fees
Till 15 days post expiry date	Nil
16th day to 45 days	1/20th of tax payable
46th day to 75 days	1/10th of tax payable
76th day to 1 year	1/5th of tax payable
If an amount is unpaid after 1 year to up to 2 years	2/5th of tax payable
If the amount is unpaid after 2 years to up to 3 years	3/5th of tax payable
After 3 years to 4 years	4/5th of tax payable
Payment is delayed after 4 years from last due date	Total amount of tax payable.

Payment Process of Road Tax in West Bengal

You can facilitate West Bengal road tax payment by visiting the Motor Vehicles website of the state. Otherwise, you can also pay the amount at the nearest RTO where the vehicle registration took place.

RTO List in West Bengal

Following is a comprehensive list of all the RTOs in West Bengal.

RTO LOCATIONS	RTO CODE
Kolkata	7 RTOs WB01-WB07
Howrah	WB11-WB12
Howrah Uluberia	WB13-WB14
Hooghly	WB15-WB17
Chandannagar	WB-18
Raghunathpur	WB-79
Alipore, South 24 Parganas	WB19, WB20, WB22
Barrackpore	WB23-WB24
Barasat	WB25-WB26
Tamluk	WB29-WB30
Contai	WB31-WB32
Midnapur	WB33-34
Asansol	WB37,38,44A,44B,44C,44D
Durgapur	WB39,40
Burdwan	WB41,42
Kalna	WB43,44E
Bolpur	WB47,48
Nadia	WB51-52
Birbhum	WB53-54
Purulia	WB55-56
Murshidabad	WB57-58
Raiganj	WB59,60
Balurghat	WB61,62
Cooch Behar	WB63,64
Malda	WB65,66
Bankura	WB67,68
Alipurduar	WB69,70
Jalpaiguri	WB71,72
Siliguri	WB73,74
Darjeeling	WB76,77
Kalimpong	WB77,78
Mathabhanga	WB82,86
Kalyani	WB89,90
Islampur	WB91,92
Jangipur	WB93,94
Baruipur	WB96

Thus, knowing the West Bengal road tax slabs, you can easily calculate your applicable tax and avoid paying the penalty by making on-time payment of the same.

FAQs about Road Tax in West Bengal

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Why is the on-road price of a vehicle more than ex-showroom price?

The price of the advertisement for a vehicle or the rate a dealer offers you is the vehicle's ex-showroom price. On-road price is the final price of a vehicle, and it includes several other components like registration fees, insurance, road tax, etc., additional to ex-showroom price. Thus, the on-road price of a vehicle is higher than its ex-showroom price.

How often do I have to pay road tax in West Bengal?

The payment frequency of the road tax in West Bengal depends on the vehicle type. For instance, if you own a personal car, you can choose to pay the tax one-time for 5 to 15 years or pay a lifetime tax.

How to transfer vehicle registration from other states to Kolkata?

First, you have to get a NOC certificate to transfer the registration. Then you have to submit the original copy of RTO documents in the new state’s RTO. Post verification, you can complete the registration process at the new state.