How to pay Road Tax in Himachal Pradesh?

When you are purchasing the vehicle in Himachal Pradesh, you will be charged the central excise duty, central sales tax and state VAT. The road tax is calculated on the engine capacity, seating capacity, unladen weight and cost price. The tax is also priced on the type of vehicle used. Road tax in Himachal Pradesh is different for trucks, vans, cars, two-wheelers, etc.

Tax on 2 Wheelers:

The tax charged on 2 wheelers is based on the cost of the vehicle and the age. The following is the rates for token tax for personalized vehicles:

Type	Rate of Token Tax
Motorcycle or scooter that have an engine capacity of up to 50 CC	3% of the price of the motorcycle or scooter
Motorcycle or scooter that have engine capacity above 50 CC	4% of the price of the motorcycle or scooter

Tax on 4 Wheelers:

Tax on four wheeler depends on the use of the vehicle and its classification. Vehicles that can be considered for this segment are cars and jeeps. The following are the rates for token tax for personalized four vehicles:

Type	Rate of Token Tax
Personal motor vehicles with an engine capacity up to 1000 CC	2.5% of the price of the personal motor vehicle
Personal motor vehicles with engine capacity above 1000 CC	3% of the price of the personal motor vehicle

The rates of tax for transport vehicles are as follows:

Type	Rate of Token Tax
Light motor vehicles	For first 15 years from the date of registration – Rs.1,500 p.a. After 15 years – Rs.1,650 p.a.
Medium goods motor vehicles	For first 15 years from the date of registration – Rs.2,000 p.a. After 15 years – Rs.2,200 p.a.
Heavy goods motor vehicles	For first 15 years from the date of registration – Rs.2,500 p.a. After 15 years – Rs.2,750 p.a.
Ordinary, express, semi deluxe, deluxe, AC buses	For first 15 years from the date of registration – Rs.500 per seat per annum subject to a maximum of Rs.35,000 p.a. After 15 years – Rs.550 per seat per annum subject to a maximum of Rs.35,000 p.a.
Mini buses	For first 15 years from the date of registration – Rs.500 per seat per annum subject to a maximum of Rs.25,000 p.a. After 15 years – Rs.550 per seat per annum subject to a maximum or Rs.25,000 p.a.
Maxi cabs	Rs.750 per seat per annum subject to a maximum of Rs.15,000 p.a.
Motor cab	Rs.350 per seat per annum subject to a maximum of Rs.10,000 p.a.
Auto Rickshaw	Rs.200 per seat per annum subject to a maximum of Rs.5,000 p.a.
Buses for contract carriages	Rs.1,000 per seat per annum subject to a maximum of Rs.52,000 p.a.
Private sector vehicles owned by private institutions	For first 15 years from the date of registration – Rs.500 per seat p.a. After 15 years – Rs.550 per seat p.a.
Private sector motor cabs owned by commercial organizations and used for the purpose of carrying people on behalf of the owner of a such vehicle for his trade or business. (banned from hire and reward)	For first 15 years from the date of registration – Rs.500 per seat p.a. After 15 years – Rs.550 per seat p.a.
Light construction equipment vehicles- maximum mass not exceeding 7.5 tonnes	Rs.8,000 per annum
Medium construction equipment vehicles- maximum mass exceeding 7.5 tonnes but not more than 12 tonnes	Rs.11,000 per annum
Heavy construction equipment vehicles- maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes	Rs.14,000 per annum
Light recovery vans – maximum mass not exceeding 7.5 tonnes	Rs.5,000 per annum
Medium recovery vans – maximum mass exceeding 7.5 tonnes but not more than 12 tonnes	Rs.6,000 per annum
Heavy recovery vans- maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes	Rs.7,000 per annum
Ambulance	Rs.1,500 per annum
Hearse van	Rs.1,500 per annum