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Road Taxes in Jharkhand
Jharkhand road tax is paid as a one-time charge at the time of vehicle purchase, along with specified periodic payments later. The road tax in Jharkhand depends on the type of vehicle, its weight, usage, and more. Read on to know all about road tax in Jharkhand.
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How is Road Tax Calculated in Jharkhand?
The road tax in Jharkhand is calculated based on multiple factors, such as:
- The type of vehicle (two-wheeler, four-wheeler, transport, non-transport, etc.)
- The number of years passed after registration in the case of older vehicles
- The weight of goods carriage vehicles
- The seating capacity of passenger transport vehicles, such as cabs and buses
Road Tax in Jharkhand for Two-Wheelers and Four-Wheelers
In Jharkhand, both two-wheelers and four-wheelers used for personal purposes are classified as "personalised vehicles" and have a fixed road tax based on the vehicle cost. Check the Jharkhand road tax for different types of vehicles in the table below:
| Registration status | Road tax payable |
| New registration or up to 1 year from the date of registration | 6% of the vehicle cost (excluding GST) Additional Tax-
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| More than 1 year but not more than 2 years | 95% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 2 years but not more than 3 years | 90% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 3 years but not more than 4 years | 85% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 4 years but not more than 5 years | 80% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 5 years but not more than 6 years | 75% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 6 years but not more than 7 years | 70% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 7 years but not more than 8 years | 65% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 8 years but not more than 9 years | 60% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 9 years but not more than 10 years | 55% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 10 years but not more than 11 years | 50% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 11 years but not more than 12 years | 50% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 12 years but not more than 13 years | 50% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 13 years but not more than 14 years | 50% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 14 years but not more than 15 years | 50% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
| More than 15 years | 50% of the road tax paid at the time of registration |
Jharkhand Road Taxes for Commercial Vehicles
Vehicles used commercially for the transport of goods and passengers are taxed differently based on the laden weight capacity or seating capacity. Check out the section below for the road tax of different types of commercial vehicles:
Jharkhand Road Tax for Goods Carriages
The table below summarises the one-time and yearly road tax payable on goods carriages (excluding trailers):
| Laden weight capacity | One-time Road Tax | Yearly Road Tax Instalment |
| Up to 1000 kg | Rs. 9000 for 10 years from registration (Deductions allowed for tax already paid; no tax if more than Rs. 9,000 already paid.) |
Calculated by dividing the sum of: One-time tax prescribed in Column 2 +66% of one-time tax for 10 years |
| For vehicles more than 10 years old: Rs. 9,000 for every subsequent 5-year period. (Deductions allowed for tax already paid; no tax if more than Rs. 9,000 already paid.) |
Calculated by dividing the sum of: One-time tax prescribed in Column 2 +66% of one-time tax for 5 years | |
| More than 1000 kg but not more than 3000 kg | Rs. 7,500 per tonne or part thereof at registration for 10 years from first registration. (Deductions allowed for tax already paid; no tax if more than Rs. 7,500 per ton already paid.) |
Calculated by dividing the sum of: One-time tax prescribed in Column 2 +66% of one-time tax For 10 years (or 5 years for vehicles older than 10 years). |
| For vehicles more than 10 years old: Rs. 7,500 per ton or part thereof for every subsequent 5-year period. (Deductions allowed for tax already paid; no tax if more than Rs. 7,500 per ton already paid.) |
Calculated by dividing the sum of: One-time tax prescribed in Column 2 +66% of one-time tax For 10 years (or 5 years for vehicles older than 10 years). |
Jharkhand Road Tax for Passenger Transport Vehicles
Here is an overview of the one-time road tax (including green tax) and the yearly instalment payable for passenger vehicles like motor cabs and omni buses:
Motor Cabs and Omni Buses
| Vehicle Type | One-time Road Tax | Yearly Installment |
| Motor cab, omni buses, or maxi cabs | 7% of the cost of the vehicle (excluding GST) as a one-time tax for 12 years. For the next 5 years: 40% of one-time tax + 10% green tax. (Calculated after deducting tax already paid) |
Calculated by dividing the sum of: One-time tax prescribed +83% of one-time tax For a period of 12 years. |
Three-wheeler Vehicles
| Seating capacity | One-time road tax payable | Yearly instalment payable |
| Up to 4 (excluding driver) | Option 1: Rs. 9,000 for newly registered vehicles (valid for 15 years) Option 2: Rs. 6,000 for vehicles up to 1 year old (valid for 10 years from registration) Option 3: Rs. 6,000 for vehicles more than 10 years old (valid for further 5 years) |
For 15 years: (One-time tax + 113% of one-time tax) ÷ 15 For 10 years: (One-time tax + 133% of one-time tax) ÷ 10 For 5 years: (One-time tax + 133% of one-time tax) ÷ 5 |
| Up to 7 (excluding driver) | Option 1: Rs. 13,500 for newly registered vehicles (valid for 15 years) Option 2: Rs. 9,000 for vehicles up to 1 year old (valid for 10 years from registration) Option 3: Rs. 9,000 for vehicles more than 10 years old (valid for further 5 years) |
For 15 years: (One-time tax + 264% of one-time tax) ÷ 15 For 10 years: (One-time tax + 250% of one-time tax) ÷ 10 For 5 years: (One-time tax + 250% of one-time tax) ÷ 5 |
Other Commercial Vehicles
| Vehicle Type | One-time road tax payable | Yearly instalment payable |
| Cranes, digging vehicles, or digging machines like JCB and Trailers with more than a laden weight capacity of 5000 kgs | For the first 12 years: 7% of the vehicle cost (excluding GST) For the next 5 years: 40% of one-time tax + 10% green tax |
Calculated by dividing the sum of: One-time tax prescribed + 83% of one-time tax for 12 years |
| Tractors | For 20 years: 4% of the vehicle cost (excluding GST) | Rs. 1000 per year for 20 years |
Disclaimer: The road tax rates shown in the tables above are indicative and subject to change as per the Jharkhand Transport Department.
Electric Vehicles
In 2022, the Jharkhand Government launched the Jharkhand Electric Vehicle Policy to promote electric mobility in the state. Under this policy, 100% road tax exemption is available for the first 10,000 EVs manufactured in Jharkhand, 75% for the next 5,000, and 25% thereafter. EVs manufactured outside the state receive a 25% exemption from road tax during the policy period. The policy is valid until 2027.
How to Pay Jharkhand Road Taxes Online?
You can pay the Jharkhand road tax using the steps mentioned below:
- Go to the Parivahan Sewa portal.
- Look for the 'Online Services' menu. Select 'Vehicle Related Services'.
- Choose 'Jharkhand' as the state and find your jurisdictional RTO. Select 'Proceed'.
- Select 'Pay Road Tax'.
- Enter the details of your vehicle registration and select 'Verify Details'.
- Type in the OTP and pay your road tax in Jharkhand.
FAQs - Jharkhand Road Tax
The rate of road tax in Jharkhand differs by vehicle type. For example, a one-time road tax of 7% of the cost of the vehicle (excluding GST) is payable for 12 years for motor cabs and omni buses.
A road tax of 6% of the vehicle cost (excluding GST) is payable for newly registered two-wheelers. You will also have to pay an additional 3% road tax if there is another vehicle under your name or if the cost exceeds ₹15 lakh.
The basic road tax on a newly registered car priced at ₹10 lakh in Jharkhand is 6% of its purchase cost. You must pay an additional 3% road tax if you already have another personal vehicle under your name.
You can pay road tax online in Jharkhand using the Parivahan Sewa portal. You must select your RTO and enter the registration details of your vehicle to proceed.
A fine of 2% per month is levied on the unpaid road tax (one-time or yearly) amount if the tax has not been paid within the specified time.
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