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Road Tax in Karnataka
It is mandatory for all vehicle owners to pay the Karnataka road tax. Those who own private vehicles need to make a one-time payment, which is calculated as a percentage of the vehicle’s cost. Read on to know more about how Karnataka road tax is calculated, the payment process, and penalties for non-payment.
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How is Road Tax Rate Calculated in Karnataka?
Here are the factors that are taken into consideration by the Karnataka Transport Department to calculate the road tax:
- Vehicle Category: Two-wheeler, four-wheeler, or transport vehicles.
- Engine Capacity: The Cubic Capacity (CC) of a vehicle’s engine.
- Usage Type: Whether the vehicle is put to commercial or private use.
- Vehicle Age: Used at the time of vehicle transfer from another state.
- Cost of the Vehicle: Based on the ex-showroom price of the vehicle you have bought.
- Floor Area: The horizontal space that your vehicle occupies.
- Seating Capacity: Used for passenger vehicles like maxi cabs, passenger buses, and taxis.
- Unladen Weight/Gross Vehicle Weight: For goods-carrying vehicles.
Road Tax in Karnataka for Four-Wheelers (Private)
The one-time tax payment made for a private vehicle in Karnataka is valid for 15 years. The calculation is based on the vehicle's cost. The table given below shows the applicable road tax for private service vehicles, omni buses, jeeps, and motor cars with a floor area not exceeding 5 square metres.
| Cost of the Vehicle | Road Tax Rate (One-time) | Applicable Period |
| Up to INR 5 lakhs | 13% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
| More than INR 5 lakhs to up to INR 10 lakhs | 14% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
| More than INR 10 lakhs to up to INR 20 lakhs | 17% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
| More than INR 20 lakhs | 18% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
| Electric four-wheelers | 4% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are provided for the reader’s reference. It is important to check the latest figures on the official website of the Karnataka Transport Department.
Road Tax in Karnataka for Two-Wheelers
Two-wheelers in Karnataka are also taxed on a one-time basis for 15 years. Here is the tax structure for bikes and scooters:
| Cost of the Vehicle | Road Tax Rate (One-time) | Applicable Period |
| Up to INR 50,000 | 10% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
| More than INR 50,000, and up to INR 1 lakh | 12% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
| More than INR 1 lakh | 18% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
| Electric two-wheelers | 4% of the cost of the vehicle | 15 years |
Disclaimer: The figures mentioned above are for reference purposes only. Readers are advised to verify the latest details on the official website of the Karnataka Transport Department.
Karnataka Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicles are taxed on a quarterly basis either based on their seating capacity or their unladen weight.
Passenger Transport Vehicles (Taxis & Buses)
| Vehicle Particulars | Quarterly Road Tax | Category |
| Motor Cabs | ||
| Motor cabs | INR 100/passenger | Motor Cabs |
| Motor cabs registered outside the state | INR 500/passenger | Motor Cabs |
| Maxi Cabs | ||
| Maxi cabs with a floor area of up to 6 sq. metres | INR 750/sq. metre | Maxi Cabs |
| Maxi cabs with a floor area of more than 6 sq. metres | INR 700/sq. metre | Maxi Cabs |
| Contract Carriages | ||
| More than 12 seats (in compliance with Rule 151 (2) of the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989) | INR 1,500/passenger | Contract Carriages |
| More than 12 seats (other than those in compliance with Rule 151 (2) of the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989) | INR 2,500/passenger | Contract Carriages |
| Other than Contract Carriages | ||
| Vehicle permitted to carry more than 12 passengers (operated in cities and towns notified by the Government) | INR 450/seated passenger + INR 100/standing passenger | Other than Contract Carriages |
| Vehicles permitted to carry more than 12 passengers | INR 900/seated passenger + INR 100/standing passenger | Other than Contract Carriages |
| Vehicles permitted to carry more than 12 passengers (with a special permit issued under section 88(8) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988) | INR 1,500/passenger | Special Permit |
| Luxury Buses with an All-India permit, allowed to carry more than 12 passengers | INR 3,500/passenger | Luxury Buses |
| Sleeper coaches and allowed to carry more than 12 passengers | INR 3,000/passenger | Sleeper Coaches |
| Omni Buses and Private Service Vehicles | ||
| Floor area of more than 5 sq. metres to 6 sq. metres | INR 800/sq. metre | Omni Buses/Private Service Vehicles |
| Floor area of more than 6 sq. metres to up to 9 sq. metres | INR 850/sq. metre | Omni Buses/Private Service Vehicles |
| Floor area of more than 9 sq. metres to up to 12 sq. metres | INR 950/sq. metre | Omni Buses/Private Service Vehicles |
| Floor area of more than 12 sq. metres | INR 1,100/sq. metre | Omni Buses/Private Service Vehicles |
Goods Carrying Vehicles
Goods carrying vehicles in Karnataka are taxed based on their laden weight. Check the table below to know the detailed bifurcation:
| Laden Weight | Quarterly Road Tax |
| Up to 3,000 Kgs | INR 195 |
| 3,001 Kgs to 5,000 Kgs | INR 360 |
| 5,001 Kgs to 7,000 Kgs | INR 780 |
| 7,001 Kgs to 9,000 Kgs | INR 1,365 |
| 9,001 Kgs to 12,000 Kgs | INR 1,625 |
| 12,001 Kgs to 15,000 Kgs | INR 1,785 |
| More than 15,000 kgs | INR 2,300 + INR 75 for every additional 250 kgs above 15000 kgs |
Disclaimer: The above figures are shared for informational purposes only. Readers should confirm the latest details on the official Karnataka Transport Department website.
How to Pay Karnataka Road Tax Online?
The option to pay the Karnataka road tax online is available on Parivahan Sewa. Here's a step-by-step process:
- Navigate to the authorised website of Parivahan Sewa.
- Select ‘Online Services’, and then click on ‘Vehicle Related Services’.
- Select ‘Karnataka’ as the state.
- Type in the vehicle registration details and tap ‘Proceed’.
- Click on the ‘Pay Your Tax’ button.
- Type in the details that are required, the OTP received, and make the Karnataka road tax payment through net banking or UPI.
How to Pay Karnataka Road Tax Offline?
You can also make the payment of Karnataka road tax in person by following the steps below:
- Visit your concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO).
- Fill in the details required in the road tax declaration form.
- Hand in the required vehicle documents (Insurance, RC, Fitness).
- Make payment of the required road tax amount.
- Get your physical tax receipt and check if the tax details are updated in your RC.
Penalties for Late or Non-Payment of Karnataka Road Tax
A fine equivalent to the quarterly tax amount is levied in case of non-payment of road tax in Karnataka. In case of longer delays, the transport vehicle permit will also become ineffective.
Frequently asked question
The road tax in Karnataka for private vehicles is based on their ex-showroom cost and floor area, and is based on the laden weight and seating capacity of commercial vehicles. For example, a private two-wheeler costing more than INR 1 lakh is taxed at 18% of its cost.
A private car that costs INR 10 lakhs and has a floor area of not more than 5 square metres attracts a road tax rate of 14% of the cost of the vehicle.
Road tax is primarily calculated to fund infrastructure projects in a state. Since there is a high maintenance cost associated with high-density areas like Bangalore and several metro connectivity projects are ongoing, Karnataka levies a higher road tax rate compared to other states.
Vehicle category, usage type, engine capacity, cost of the vehicle, and floor area are some of the factors that are considered to calculate the road tax amount in Karnataka.
Yes. Road tax is applicable for electric vehicles in Karnataka. It is charged as 4% of the cost of the vehicle for both private two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
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