The total road tax imposed is subject to the government rules, traffic regulation, etc., and is also the reason that road tax is different in different states. When purchasing the vehicle, you will be charged the central excise duty, central sales tax and state VAT. The road tax is calculated based on the engine capacity, seating capacity and cost price. Road tax is different for trucks, vans, cars, two-wheelers, and different types of vehicles.
Tax on 2 Wheelers:
The tax charged on 2 wheelers is based on the cost of the vehicle and its age. The following is the rates for quarterly tax on a motorcycle are as follows:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| Unladen weight of up to 70 kgs | Rs.18 per quarter |
| The unladen weight of more than 70 kgs, whether used for drawing a trailer or not | Rs.28 per quarter |
Tax on 4 Wheelers:
Tax on four wheelers is determined on the use of the vehicle and its classification. The following are the quarterly tax rates for a motor car:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| Unladen weight of up to 800 kgs | Rs.64 per quarter |
| The unladen weight more than 800 kgs till 1600 kgs | Rs.94 per quarter |
| Unladen weight more than 1600 kgs to 2400 kgs | Rs.112 per quarter |
| Unladen weight more than 2400 kgs to 3200 kgs | Rs.132 per quarter |
| Unladen weight more than 3200 kgs | Rs.150 per quarter |
| Tax for each trailer with the unladen weight of up to 1000 kgs | Rs.28 per quarter |
| Tax for each trailer with the unladen weight more 1000 kgs | Rs.66 per quarter |
Quarterly tax rates for city service are as follows:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| Tempo capacity from 4 – 12 passengers | Rs.60 per seat per quarter |
| Ordinary bus for seating capacity from 4 – 50+1 | Rs.60 per seat per quarter |
| Express bus for seating capacity from 4 – 50+1 | Rs.80 per seat per quarter |
Quarterly tax rates for auto rickshaw are as follows:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| Seating capacity up to 3+1 | Rs.40 per seat per quarter |
| Seating capacity from 4 – 6 | Rs.60 per seat per quarter |
Quarterly tax rates for taxi are as follows:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| Seating capacity from 3 – 6+1 | Rs.150 per seat per quarter |
| Taxi seating capacity from 7 – 12+1 | Rs.450 per seat per quarter |
Quarterly tax rates for Maxi cab are as follows:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| Seating capacity from 7 – 12+1 | Rs.450 per seat per quarter |
Quarterly tax rates for Omnibus are as follows:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| For private use seat capacity from 7 – 12 | Rs.100 per seat per quarter |
| For private use for seat capacity above 12 | Rs.350 per seat per quarter |
Quarterly tax rates for a private service vehicle are as follows:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| Seating capacity above 6+1 registered in the name of the owner | Rs.450 per seat per quarter |
| Seating capacity above 6+1 and plying on lease | Rs.600 per seat per quarter |
Quarterly tax rates for Education bus are as follows:
| Category | Tax Rate |
| Education bus | Rs.30 per seat per quarter |
How to pay Road Tax in Madhya Pradesh?
The road tax is to be paid to the Regional Transport Office when you are registering your vehicle. You will have to provide the registration documents of the vehicle and other supporting documents. You can also pay the tax online at the official website –Madhya Pradesh Transport Department.
