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Road Tax in Meghalaya
Road tax in Meghalaya is compulsory at the time of vehicle registration. It is managed and collected by the Commissionerate of Transport. While private vehicles generally pay a one-time (lifetime) tax, commercial vehicles are usually taxed annually. Continue reading to know all about Meghalaya road tax, penalties for missing the same, and more.
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How is Meghalaya Road Tax Calculated?
The road tax is calculated based on the following factors in Meghalaya:
- Vehicle Category: Two-wheelers, four-wheelers, or transport.
- Cost of Vehicle: Ex-showroom price for new registrations.
- Engine Capacity: Measured in Cubic Capacity (CC).
- Unladen Weight: Primarily for goods-carrying vehicles.
- Seating Capacity: For passenger buses and taxis.
- Age of Vehicle: Used for calculating the road MV tax in Meghalaya during registration transfer.
Road Tax in Meghalaya for Four-Wheelers
Road tax in Meghalaya for private four-wheelers is charged based on their ex-showroom price and is listed below:
| Original Cost of the Vehicle | Road Tax Rate for 10 Years | Subsequent Tax for 5 Years After 10 Years |
| Up to INR 3 Lakhs | 4% of the original cost of the vehicle | INR 6,000 |
| Above INR 3 Lakhs to INR 15 Lakhs | 6% of the original cost of the vehicle | INR 9,000 |
| Above INR 15 Lakhs to INR 20 Lakhs | 8% of the original cost of the vehicle | INR 13,550 |
| Above INR 20 Lakhs | 10% of the original cost of the vehicle | INR 16,500 |
Disclaimer: Figures given in the table are subject to change without prior notice and are taken from the Meghalaya Transport Department official portal.
Road Tax in Meghalaya for Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers
The following table highlights the two-wheeler road tax based on their unladen weight (ULW) for a period of 10 years:
| Unladen Weight (ULW) | Road Tax Rate for 10 Years | Tax for 5 Years After 10 Years |
| Less than 65 kgs | INR 1,100 | INR 310 |
| Above 65 kgs to 90 kgs | INR 1,800 | INR 470 |
| Above 90 kgs to 135 kgs | INR 2,500 | INR 630 |
| More than 135 kgs | INR 2,990 | - |
| Private Three-Wheelers | INR 2,500 | INR 630 |
Disclaimer: Figures given in the table are subject to change without prior notice and are taken from the Meghalaya Transport Department official portal.
Meghalaya Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles
Meghalaya road tax for commercial vehicles is charged either based on their unladen weight (goods vehicles) or seating capacity (passenger vehicles). Check out the tax below:
Passenger Transport Vehicles
The road tax in Meghalaya for passenger vehicles is charged on an annual and quarterly basis and is mentioned below:
| Seating Capacity | Annual Road Tax | Quarterly Road Tax |
| Three-wheeler (Up to 3 persons) | INR 1,030 | INR 315 |
| Three-wheeler (4 to 6 persons) | INR 1,890 | INR 580 |
| Local Taxi (Upto 6 persons) | INR 2,730 | INR 735 |
| Tourist Taxi (Upto 6 persons) | INR 5,040 | INR 1,365 |
| Maxi Tourist Cab (7 to 12 persons) | INR 5,985 | INR 1,575 |
| Light Mini Bus (13 to 30 persons) | INR 7,350 | INR 2,100 |
| Medium Mini Bus (More than 30 persons) | INR 7,350 + INR 80 for every additional seat | INR 2,100 + INR 20 for every seat above 30 |
| Omni Tourist Bus | INR 12,600 | INR 3,150 |
| Deluxe Express Bus (More than 30 persons) | INR 10,500 + INR 105 for every additional seat | INR 2,100 + INR 25 for every seat above 30 |
| All Meghalaya Super Deluxe Contract | INR 42,000 | INR 10,500 |
Goods Carrying Vehicles
Tax for goods vehicles is calculated based on the unladen (empty) weight of the vehicle and is as follows:
| Unladen Weight (ULW) | Annual Road Tax | Quarterly Road Tax |
| Light Goods Vehicle (Up to 1MT) | INR 1,575 | INR 420 |
| Light Goods Vehicle (Above 1MT to 3MT) | INR 3,150 | INR 840 |
| Medium Goods Vehicle (Above 3MT to 7M) | INR 3,150 + INR 735 for every additional MT above 3 MT | INR 840 + INR 183 for every additional MT above 3 MT |
| Heavy Goods Vehicle (Above 7MT to 12MT) | INR 6,300 + INR 210 for every additional MT above 7 MT | INR 1680 + INR 52 for every additional MT above 7 MT |
| Heavy Goods Vehicle (Above 12MT) | INR 8400 + INR 315 for every additional MT above 12 MT | INR 2205 + INR 78 for every additional MT above 12 MT |
| Light Trailer | INR 630 | INR 156 |
| Medium Trailer | INR 1,575 | INR 393 |
| Heavy Trailer | INR 2,625 | INR 708 |
| Light Tractor (Up to 2 MT) | INR 630 | INR 156 |
| Medium Tractor (Above 2MT to 5MT) | INR 1,260 | INR 315 |
| Heavy Tractor (More than 5 MT) | INR 2,100 | INR 525 |
| Mechanical/Hydraulic Crane Mounted On Motor Vehicle | ||
| Up to 3 MT | INR 2,625 | INR 682 |
| Above 3MT to 5MT | INR 4,200 or 0.25% of the crane's cost, whichever is more | INR 1,050 or 0.25% of the crane's cost, whichever is more |
| Above 5MT | INR 4,200 + INR 525 for every ton above 5 MT or 0.25% of the crane's cost, whichever is more | INR 1050 + INR 132 for every ton above 5MT or 0.25% of the crane's cost, whichever is more |
Disclaimer: Figures given in the table are subject to change without prior notice and are taken from the Meghalaya Transport Department official portal.
How to Pay Meghalaya Road Tax Online?
Follow the steps given below to pay your Meghalaya road tax online via Parivahan Sewa:
- Visit the official Parivahan Sewa portal.
- Navigate to 'Online Services' in the 'Vehicle Related Services' section.
- Select 'Meghalaya' from the state dropdown.
- Enter your vehicle registration details and select the local RTO (e.g., Shillong, Tura).
- Select the 'Pay Your Tax' option.
- Enter your mobile number to receive an OTP and verify details.
- Complete the road tax payment.
How to Pay Meghalaya Road Tax Offline?
You can also make the Meghalaya road tax payment offline through the steps given below.
- Go to your local District Transport Office (DTO).
- Get the tax declaration form.
- Submit the documents and fill out the road tax form.
- Pay the MV tax amount at the cash counter and collect a receipt.
Penalties for Late or Non-Payment of Meghalaya Road Tax
If you do not pay your road tax on time in Meghalaya, the fine is INR 70 per month for Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) and INR 35 per month for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV).
Frequently asked question
You can pay your Meghalaya road tax online at the official Parivahan Sewa portal. Choose 'Meghalaya' under the 'Vehicle Related Services' section, type in the details of your vehicle registration, verify your details via OTP, and complete the transaction using a digital payment method.
You need to pay road tax in Meghalaya for private vehicles at the time of purchase or registration transfer from another state. On the other hand, transport vehicles are charged on an annual or quarterly basis.
If you do not pay your road tax on time in Meghalaya, the fine is INR 70 per month for Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) and INR 35 per month for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV).
The road tax for private four-wheelers is paid for a period of 10 years at the time of registration in Meghalaya. A renewal tax is charged every 5 years after this 10-year period to keep vehicle registration valid.
Road tax for two-wheelers in Meghalaya depends on their unladen weight (ULW). The rates are from INR 1,100 (for bikes under 65 kgs) to INR 2,990 (for bikes over 135 kgs).
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