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Road Tax in Chandigarh
Road tax in Chandigarh is required to register your vehicles in the union territory. All vehicle owners, irrespective of their vehicle category, have to pay the road tax in Chandigarh. Read more to know how Chandigarh road tax is calculated, the process to pay, and penalties for non-payment.
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How is Road Tax Calculated in Chandigarh?
The road tax is based on the following criteria:
- Vehicle Type: Category of the vehicle, such as two-wheelers, four-wheelers, etc.
- Invoice Price: The actual cost of the vehicle, exclusive of GST
- Fuel Type: Fuel emission, such as CNG, petrol, or diesel
- Usage: Whether the vehicle is used for private or commercial purposes
- Vehicle Age: For vehicles being re-registered from other states
- Unladen Weight: Calculated for goods carrying vehicles
- Seating Capacity: Used for passenger vehicles
Road Tax in Chandigarh for Four-Wheelers
The Chandigarh road tax is calculated based on the invoice price of 4-wheelers and is mentioned below:
| Vehicle Cost | Road Tax Rate (Lifetime - 15 Years) |
| Up to INR 15 Lakhs | 10% of the vehicle cost |
| Above INR 15 Lakhs | 12% of the vehicle cost |
Disclaimer: The figures given in the table above might differ. You must check the official website of the Chandigarh Transport Department to know about the updated figures.
Road Tax in Chandigarh for Two-Wheelers
For two-wheelers purchased in Chandigarh, the tax is generally charged as a percentage of the vehicle's actual price as mentioned below:
| Vehicle Cost | Road Tax Rate (Lifetime - 15 Years) |
| Up to INR 1 Lakh | 8% of the vehicle cost |
| Above INR 1 Lakh | 10% of the vehicle cost |
Disclaimer: The figures given in the table above might differ. You must check the official website of the Chandigarh Transport Department to know about the updated figures.
Chandigarh Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicles are taxed based on their category and capacity, usually on an annual or quarterly basis rather than a lifetime one-time payment. Check the sections below to know the same:
Passenger Transport Vehicles
While some passenger vehicles are taxed on a one-time basis, some are charged on an annual basis. Here is the road tax for passenger vehicles in Chandigarh:
| Vehicle Category | Rate of Road Tax |
| Three-wheelers | One-time road tax of 6% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Bus (up to 12 seats, excluding driver) | One-time road tax of 6% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Buses (more than 13 seats, excluding driver) | INR 200 per seat/annually |
Goods Carrying Vehicles
Road tax on commercial vehicles that are used to transport goods is charged on a one-time and an annual basis, depending on their unladen weight (ULD).
| Unladen Weight (ULD) | Rate of Road Tax |
| Up to 3 tonnes | One-time road tax of 6% of the cost of the vehicle |
| More than 3 tonnes to up to 6 tonnes | INR 3,000 per annum |
| More than 6 tonnes to up to 16.2 tonnes | INR 5,000 per annum |
| More than 16.2 tonnes to up to 25 tonnes | INR 7,000 per annum |
| More than 25 tonnes | INR 10,000 per annum |
Disclaimer: The figures given in the table above might differ. You must check the official website of the Chandigarh Transport Department to know about the updated figures.
How to Pay Chandigarh Road Tax Online?
The online payment process for Chandigarh is integrated with the Parivahan Sewa website.
- Search for and go to the official portal of Parivahan Sewa.
- Tap 'Vehicle Related Services' under the menu for 'Online Services'.
- Choose 'Chandigarh' from the state dropdown list.
- Type in your vehicle registration details and tap 'Proceed'.
- Go to the page given for 'Pay Your Tax'.
- Type your mobile number to get an OTP for verification.
- Check if the tax details displayed are right.
- Pay using the integrated e-payment gateway.
How to Pay Chandigarh Road Tax Offline?
For those who want to visit the authority in person for the Chandigarh road tax, check these steps:
- Go to the Registering & Licensing Authority (RLA) office in Sector 17 (Head Office) or the designated sub-offices in Sector 42 or Industrial Area Phase I.
- Collect the motor vehicle tax assessment form.
- Submit the form along with your vehicle's RC, invoice, and valid insurance.
- Pay the calculated tax amount at the designated bank counter or RLA cash counter via Demand Draft or Card.
- Collect the physical tax receipt and ensure your Registration Certificate (RC) is updated if necessary.
Penalties for Late or Non-Payment of Chandigarh Road Tax
In Chandigarh, the tax must be paid within the stipulated time of purchase of new vehicles. Failure to do so can lead to a heavy fine. Delays in paying road tax result in a penalty of 0.5% per day on the unpaid tax amount.
FAQs on Chandigarh Road Tax
You can pay your road tax in Chandigarh both online and offline. Go to the 'Pay Your Tax' page on the Parivahan Sewa portal for e-payment, and your RTO for an offline process of road tax payment. You need to submit a filled-out tax form, required documents, and the calculated road tax for your vehicle.
The road tax amount in Chandigarh depends on the specifications of a vehicle. While some vehicles are taxed on a lifetime basis, others need an annual road tax payment. For example, a non-transport two-wheeler with an ex-showroom price of over INR 1 lakh is taxed at 10% of its purchase value.
No. According to the Electric Vehicle Policy of Chandigarh, EVs are exempted from road tax and registration charges. It aims to reduce emissions associated with other fuel emissions.
While there are no provisions for the refund of road tax in Chandigarh for scrapped vehicles, you get a 'Certificate of Deposit' to avail financial benefits on the purchase of a new vehicle. A concession of 25% is offered on the road tax for a new non-transport vehicle, and 15% on the road tax amount for a new transport vehicle.
The road tax for non-transport four-wheelers in Chandigarh is a percentage of its ex-showroom cost. There are two slabs in which the road tax for such four-wheelers is bifurcated, where the road tax for cars costing up to INR 15 lakhs is 10%, and 12% for those costing above INR 15 lakhs.
The road tax to transfer cars from other states to Chandigarh costs 6% of IDV for four-wheelers costing less than INR 20 lakhs. For cars costing more than 20 lakhs, the road tax is 8% of the IDV.
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