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Road Tax in Maharashtra
All vehicle owners need to pay the Maharashtra road tax at their RTO. As per the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax Act, a lifetime road tax is charged for private vehicles, whereas commercial vehicles are taxed annually or quarterly. The rates vary significantly based on the type of fuel, the category of the vehicle, and several other aspects. Read on to know all about road tax in Maharashtra, how it is calculated, factors affecting the same, and penalties in case of late payments.
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How is Maharashtra Road Tax Calculated?
Maharashtra road tax is calculated based on the aspects given below:
- Vehicle Usage (Commercial or Private)
- Fuel Type (CNG, Diesel, Petrol)
- Cost of Vehicle (Ex-showroom price)
- Cubic Capacity of the Engine (CC)
- Seating Capacity
- Gross Vehicle Weight
Road Tax in Maharashtra for Four-Wheelers
Maharashtra road tax is calculated based on the ex-showroom price of private cars as mentioned in the table below:
| Type of Ownership | Cost of the Vehicle | One-Time Road Tax Rate Percentage |
| Petrol | ||
| Individual | Up to INR 10 lakhs | 11% of the cost of the vehicle |
| INR 10 lakhs to INR 20 lakhs | 12% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Above 20 lakhs | 13% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Others (not individual) | - | 20% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Imported | - | 20% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Diesel | ||
| Individual | Up to INR 10 lakhs | 13% of the cost of the vehicle |
| INR 10 lakhs to INR 20 lakhs | 14% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Above 20 lakhs | 15% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Others (not individual) | - | 20% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Imported | - | 20% of the cost of the vehicle |
| CNG/LPG | ||
| Individual | Up to INR 10 lakhs | 7% of the cost of the vehicle |
| INR 10 lakhs to INR 20 lakhs | 8% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Above 20 lakhs | 9% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Others (not individual) | Up to INR 10 lakhs | 14% of the cost of the vehicle |
| INR 10 lakhs to INR 20 lakhs | 16% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Above 20 lakhs | 18% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Imported | Up to INR 10 lakhs | 14% of the cost of the vehicle |
| INR 10 lakhs to INR 20 lakhs | 16% of the cost of the vehicle | |
| Above 20 lakhs | 18% of the cost of the vehicle | |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the actual costs on the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department (MMVD) website.
Road Tax in Maharashtra for Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers
Maharashtra road tax is calculated based on the cubic capacity (CC) of a non-transport two-wheeler:
| Engine Capacity (CC) | Rate of Road Tax (Individual) | Rate of Road Tax (Other than individual) |
| Up to 99 CC | 10% of the cost of the vehicle | 20% of the cost of the vehicle |
| 100 CC to 299 CC | 11% of the cost of the vehicle | 20% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Above 300 CC | 12% of the cost of the vehicle | 20% of the cost of the vehicle |
Disclaimer: The tax rates given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must visit the official website of the Maharashtra Transport Department for the updated figures.
Maharashtra Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle taxes in Maharashtra are taxed annually as per the following table:
Passenger Transport Vehicles
| Vehicle Type | Seating Capacity (excluding driver) | Road Tax Rate |
| Motor Cabs (AR/Taxi) | 3 | INR 3,850 (one-time) |
| 4 | INR 4,950 (one-time) | |
| 5 | INR 6,050 (one-time) | |
| 6 | INR 7,150 (one-time) | |
| AC Motor Cabs | 4 | INR 8,800 (one-time) |
| Jeep Type Motor Cabs | 7 | INR 4,494 (one-time) |
| 8 | INR 4,496 (one-time) | |
| 9 to 12 | INR 4,500 (one-time) | |
| Luxury/Tourist Taxi (A/C) | 4 | INR 8,000 (one-time) |
| 5 | INR 10,000 (one-time) | |
| 6 | INR 12,000 (one-time) | |
| Private Service Vehicle (Non-AC) | - | INR 1,000 per seat/year |
| Private Service Vehicle (AC) | - | INR 2,000 per seat/year |
| Ordinary Contract Carriage | 13 to 24 | INR 1,700 per seat/year |
| 25 | INR 1,900 per seat/year | |
| School Vans/ Buses | - | INR 100 per seat/year |
| Tourist Buses | - | INR 5,500 per seat/year |
| A/C Buses | - | INR 6,500 per seat/year |
| Sleeper Buses | - | INR 7,000 per seat/year |
| Stage Carriage Buses | - | INR 71 per seat/year |
Goods Carrying Vehicles
The Maharashtra road tax for goods-carrying vehicles is calculated based on Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Road Tax Rate |
| Upto 750 kgs | INR 8,400 (one-time) |
| 751 to 1,500 kgs | INR 13,650 (one-time) |
| 1,501 to 3,000 kgs | INR 18,900 (one-time) |
| 3,001 to 4,500 kgs | INR 25,200 (one-time) |
| 4,501 to 6,000 kgs | INR 31,500 (one-time) |
| 6,001 to 7,500 kgs | INR 37,800 (one-time) |
| 7,501 to 9,000 kgs | INR 6,450 (annual) |
| 9,001 to 10,500 kgs | INR 7,500 (annual) |
| 10,501 to 12,000 kgs | INR 8,550 (annual) |
| 12,001 to 13,500 kgs | INR 9,750 (annual) |
| 13,501 to 15,000 kgs | INR 10,950 (annual) |
| 15,001 to 15,500 kgs | INR 11,350 (annual) |
| 15,501 to 16,000 kgs | INR 11,750 (annual) |
| 16,001 to 16,500 kgs | INR 12,150 (annual) |
| Above 16,500 kgs | INR 12,150 + INR 450 for every additional 500 kgs above 16,500 kgs (annual) |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the actual costs on the Maharashtra Transport Department's website.
How to Pay Maharashtra Road Tax Online?
Maharashtra road tax can be paid via the Vahan 4.0 system using the following steps:
- Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal.
- Navigate to 'Online Services' in the 'Vehicle Related Services' section.
- Select 'Maharashtra' as your state.
- Enter your vehicle registration details and click 'Proceed'.
- Select the 'Pay Your Tax' tab.
- Complete the payment using the suggested payment modes.
- Print the e-receipt for your reference.
How to Pay Maharashtra Road Tax Offline?
You can use the follolwing steps to pay the Maharashtra road tax offline:
- Visit the local RTO (Regional Transport Office) where the vehicle is registered.
- Obtain the tax declaration form.
- Provide the required vehicle documents.
- Pay the amount at the RTO cash counter.
- Take the tax token/receipt that is stamped by the RTO officer.
Penalties for Late or Non-Payment of Maharashtra Road Tax
Authorised officers can seize the vehicle for which the Maharashtra road tax payment has not been paid for more than 30 days. In that case, the vehicle owner will have to make the road tax payment along with any applicable penalties to get their vehicle released.
Frequently asked question
The road tax in Maharashtra is calculated as per several vehicle aspects, including its age, usage type, seating capacity, unladen weight (ULD), fuel type, ex-showroom cost, and more.
The road tax in Maharashtra for private vehicles is calculated based on their fuel type, type of ownership, and ex-showroom cost. Commercial usage vehicles are charged in accordance with their gross weight and number of seats.
Go to the 'Pay Your Tax' section of the Parivahan Sewa portal to pay Maharashtra MV tax digitally. You must enter and verify your vehicle registration details and make the road tax payment.
Visit the RTO where your vehicle is registered. Fill out a tax declaration form and provide it with the required documents. Pay the road tax amount to finalise the process.
Authorised officers can seize a vehicle if the road tax for it has not been paid for more than 30 days. Vehicle owners then need to pay the arrears with the required penalties to get their vehicles released.
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