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Road Tax in Bihar
Road tax in Bihar is a one-time tax that all vehicle owners are supposed to pay at the time of purchasing or registering their vehicles. The government decides the tax based on factors like vehicle cost, type of vehicle, and its engine or battery capacity. Read on to know more about how to calculate and pay the Bihar road tax and what the penalties are for non-compliance.
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How is Road Tax Calculated in Bihar?
Bihar RTO road tax is calculated based on the given factors:
Type of vehicle: Whether you have a four-wheeler, commercial vehicle, or two-wheeler
Vehicle's fuel type, such as CNG, petrol, or diesel
Age of the vehicle, required for registration transfer from another state
Seating capacity
Engine's cubic capacity (CC)
The ex-showroom price of the vehicle
Usage (commercial or private)
Road Tax in Bihar for Two-Wheelers and Four-Wheelers
Check out the road tax in the table below for all two wheelers and four-wheelers registered in Bihar:
| Ex-showroom Price | Rate of Tax |
| Up to INR 1 lakh | 8% |
| INR 1 lakh to INR 8 lakhs | 9% |
| INR 8 lakh to INR 15 lakhs | 10% |
| Above INR 15 lakhs | 12% |
Disclaimer: The figures given in the table above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the official website of the Bihar Transport Department for the updated figures.
Bihar Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle owners pay the Bihar road tax based on the period of registration, the vehicle's ex-showroom price, and seating capacity. Here are the road tax for commercial vehicles:
Three-Wheelers
The following is the tax rate for three-wheelers with a seating capacity of 4 (excluding driver) and 7 (excluding driver):
| Seating Capacity | Period | Rate of Tax |
| Seating Capacity of 4 (excluding driver) | 15 years | INR 10,000 |
| 10 years | INR 6,700 | |
| 5 years | INR 6,000 | |
| Seating Capacity of 7 (excluding driver) | 15 years | INR 15,000 |
| 10 years | INR 11,000 | |
| 5 years | INR 9,000 |
Motorcycle, Taxi, Motor Cab, or Maxi Cab
The tax rate given below is for bike taxi, motor cab, and maxi cab, with a maximum seating capacity of 12:
| Ex-showroom Price | Rate of Tax |
| Up to INR 1 lakh | 8% |
| INR 1 lakh to INR 8 lakhs | 9% |
| INR 8 lakh to INR 15 lakhs | 10% |
| Above INR 15 lakhs | 12% |
Transport Vehicles
The Bihar road tax for transport vehicles is based on their seating capacity (excluding driver and conductor). Check out the table below to know the applicable tax rates per seat:
| Bus Type | 13 - 26 Seats | 27 - 32 Seats | 32+ Seats |
| Ordinary Bus | INR 550 | INR 600 | INR 700 |
| Semi-Deluxe Bus | INR 675 | INR 750 | INR 870 |
| Deluxe Bus | INR 785 | INR 860 | INR 1025 |
| Luxury Bus | INR 1,300 | INR 1,300 | INR 1,300 |
Goods Vehicles
The rate of road tax in Bihar for goods-carrying vehicles is comparatively higher and is based on laden weight capacity.
| Laden Weight Capacity (in Kgs) | Rate of Tax |
| Up to 1,000 | INR 8,000 for 10 years |
| 1,000 to 3,000 | INR 6,500 per ton or any part thereof for 10 years |
| 3,000 to 16,000 | INR 750 per ton annually or any part thereof |
| 16,000 to 24,000 | INR 700 per ton annually or any part thereof |
| More than 24,000 | INR 600 per ton annually or any part thereof |
Disclaimer: The tax rates for commercial vehicles are subject to change without prior notice and can be checked at the Bihar Transport Department official website.
How to Pay Bihar Road Tax Online?
Here is how you can pay your Bihar road tax online:
Go to the Parivahan Sewa official portal.
Tap on the 'Online Services' from the navigation bar at the top, and then click on the 'Vehicle Related Services' option.
Select the state where your vehicle is registered, RTO, and click on 'Proceed'.
Now, click on 'Pay Your Tax'.
Enter your vehicle registration details and tap on 'Verify Details'.
Type in the OTP received and make the Bihar road tax payment.
How to Pay Bihar Road Tax Offline?
Here is the method to pay the Bihar road tax offline:
Visit the nearest regional transport office (RTO).
Request the Bihar road tax payment form.
Fill the form accurately and submit it along with the specified amount and required documents.
Penalties for Late or Non-Payment of Bihar Road Tax
Take a look at the table below to know the amount of penalty charged for late or non-payment of the Bihar road tax:
| Payment Delayed By | Amount of Penalty |
| 1 to 15 days | None (Grace Period) |
| 15-30 days | 25% of the road tax amount |
| 30-60 days | 50% of the road tax amount |
| 60-90 days | 100% of the road tax amount |
| Over 90 days | 200% of the road tax amount |
Frequently asked question
You can pay the Bihar road tax online through the Parivahan Sewa portal. Select the 'Pay Road Tax' option under the 'Vehicle Related Services' section. Now, enter the required details and make the payment. To pay it offline, visit the nearest RTO and complete all the formalities for the Bihar road tax payment.
Road tax in Bihar is calculated based on several aspects of your vehicle, including age, ex-showroom cost, seating capacity, usage, etc. For example, road tax for a motor cab costing INR 1 lakh is 8% of its ex-showroom value.
The road tax for a private four-wheeler worth INR 20 lakhs in Bihar is 12%. It is a one-time payment payable at the time of vehicle registration.
The penalty for late or non-payment of the Bihar road tax depends on the period of its delay. For example, the 25% of the due road tax amount is charged as a penalty for a delay of 15 to 30 days.
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