It is mandatory to pay the road tax in Manipur and register a vehicle. It's a one-time charge for most private vehicles, while transport vehicles are taxed on a quarterly or annual basis. How much road tax you pay depends on the usage of your vehicle, its engine capacity, and its price. Read on to know about the various ways to pay road tax in Manipur and the consequences of missing or delaying a payment.
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The road tax is determined as per the given aspects of a vehicle in Manipur:
Check out the Manipur road tax for four-wheelers in the table below:
| Cost of the Vehicle | One-Time Tax | Tax for 5 Years After 10 Years |
| Up to INR 3 lakhs | 2% of the cost of the vehicle | INR 3,000 |
| Above INR 3 lakhs to INR 15 lakhs | 2.5% of the cost of the vehicle | INR 4,500 |
| Above INR 15 lakhs to INR 20 lakhs | 4.5% of the cost of the vehicle | INR 6,750 |
| More than INR 20 lakhs | 6.5% of the cost of the vehicle | INR 8,250 |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the actual costs on the Manipur Transport Department's website.
The road tax for two-wheelers in Manipur is collected as a lifetime tax for two-wheelers based on their unladen weight (ULD):
| Unladen Weight (ULD) | One-Time Tax | Tax for 5 Years After 10 Years |
| Less than 65 kgs | INR 1,050 | INR 300 |
| Above 65 to 90 kgs | INR 1,725 | INR 450 |
| Above 90 to 135 kgs | INR 2,400 | INR 600 |
| More than 135 kgs | INR 2,850 | INR 600 |
Disclaimer: The tax rates given above are only for reference. You must visit the official website of the Manipur Transport Department for the updated figures.
Commercial vehicles in Manipur are subject to different tax cycles. You can choose to pay the road tax amount either annually or quarterly.
| Seating Capacity | Tax Rate (Annual) | Tax Rate (Quarterly) |
| Up to 3 people | INR 750 | INR 225 |
| 4 to 6 people | INR 1,350 | INR 413 |
| Four Wheelers | ||
| Local Taxi operating in one region (up to 6 people) | INR 1,950 | INR 525 |
| Tourist Taxi operating all over the state (up to 6 people) | INR 3,600 | INR 975 |
| Tourist Maxi Cab (7 to 12 people) | INR 4,275 | INR 1,125 |
| Others | ||
| Light Mini Bus (13 to 30 people) | INR 5,250 | INR 1,150 |
| Medium Mini Bus (more than 30 people) | INR 5,250 + INR 60 for every additional seat | INR 1,500 + INR 15 for every additional seat |
| Omni Tourist Bus | INR 9,000 | INR 2,250 |
| Deluxe Express Buses (more than 30 people) | INR 7,500 + INR 75 for every additional seat | INR 1,500 + INR 19 for every additional seat |
The Manipur road tax for goods-carrying vehicles (Trucks, Vans) is also calculated based on the following:
| Unladen Weight (ULD) | Tax Rate (Annual) | Tax Rate (Quarterly) |
| Three Wheeler (1MT or less) | INR 1,125 | INR 300 |
| Light Goods Vehicle (1MT to 3MT) | INR 2,250 | INR 600 |
| Medium Goods Vehicle (3MT to 7MT) | INR 2,250 + INR 525 for every additional MT | INR 600 + INR 131 for every additional MT |
| Heavy Goods Vehicle (7MT to 12MT) | INR 4,500 + INR 150 for every additional MT | INR 1,200 + INR 37 for every additional MT |
| Heavy Goods Vehicle (Above 12MT) | INR 6,000 + INR 225 for every additional MT | INR 1,575 + INR 56 for every additional MT |
| Trailers | ||
| Light Trailer | INR 450 | INR 112 |
| Medium Trailer | INR 1,125 | INR 281 |
| Heavy Trailer | INR 1,875 | INR 506 |
| Tractor | ||
| Light (Not exceeding 2MT) | INR 450 | INR 112 |
| Medium (2MT but not more than 5MT) | INR 900 | INR 225 |
| Heavy (Exceeding 5MT) | INR 1,500 | INR 375 |
| Mechanical/Hydraulic Crane Mounted On Motor Vehicle | ||
| Not exceeding 3MT | INR 1,875 | INR 112 |
| 3MT to 5MT | INR 3,000 or 0.25% of the cost of the crane, whichever is higher | INR 750 or 0.25% of the cost of the crane, whichever is higher |
| More than 5MT | INR 3,000 + INR 375 for every extra ton or 0.25% of the cost of the crane, whichever is higher | INR 750 + INR 94 for every extra ton or 0.25% of the cost of the crane, whichever is higher |
| Any Other Non-Transport Vehicle | ||
| All other Vehicles not mentioned above (Dumper, Tow-Truck, Drilling Rig, Road Roller, Bull Dozer, Excavator, Earth Mover, JCB, Fork Lift) | One-time tax of 1.1% of the cost of the chassis/vehicle | - |
Disclaimer: The figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the actual costs on the Manipur Transport Department's website.
You can follow these steps to pay the Manipur road tax online through the Vahan portal:
If you prefer to make the payment in person, check the listed steps:
The penalty charged for delayed or non-payment of Manipur road tax is INR 70 per month for heavy motor vehicles, and INR 35 for light motor vehicles.
The road tax in Manipur is a one-time payment for non-transport vehicles. But commercial vehicle owners need to pay it on an annual/quarterly basis.
The road tax calculation in Manipur is based on factors such as usage, ex-showroom price, seating capacity, cubic capacity, unladen weight (ULD), and age.
The road tax for cars in Manipur ranges from 2% to 6.5% of their ex-showroom cost. For example, a car costing INR 10 lakhs is taxed at 2.5% of its ex-showroom price.
The road tax slabs for commercial vehicles in Manipur are on an annual/quarterly basis. The amount is decided based on the unladen weight (ULD), seating capacity, and category of the vehicle.
Yes, you can go to the Parivahan Sewa portal to pay your Manipur MV tax online. On the ‘Pay Road Tax’ page, you need to enter your vehicle registration details and pay the required road tax amount.
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