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Road Tax in Punjab
All vehicle owners must pay the road tax in Punjab and register their vehicles. The tax is determined based on multiple factors, such as vehicle cost, seating capacity, etc. Commercial vehicles have to pay their road tax quarterly or yearly, and non-transport vehicle owners have to pay a one-time tax (with a validity of 15 years). Read on to know all about road tax in Punjab, its calculation, payment method, and penalties.
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How is Punjab Road Tax Calculated?
The Transport Department of Punjab takes the following aspects in account to calculate road tax in Punjab:
- Vehicle Usage (Commercial/Private)
- Vehicle Category (Two-wheeler/Four-wheeler)
- Cost of the Vehicle (Ex-showroom price)
- Gross Vehicle Weight (For goods-carrying vehicles)
- Seating Capacity (For passenger vehicles)
- Fuel Type (Petrol, Diesel, or Electric)
- Vehicle Age (In case of registration transfer from another state)
Road Tax in Punjab for Four-Wheelers
Punjab has a percentage-based system for non-transport four-wheelers. The road tax varies based on the price of the vehicle. Check the Punjab road tax in the table below:
| Cost of Four-Wheeler (Ex-Showroom) | One-Time Road Tax (Valid for 15 Years) |
| Up to INR 15 Lakhs | 9.5% of the cost of the vehicle |
| INR 15 Lakhs to INR 25 Lakhs | 12% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Above INR 25 Lakhs | 13% of the cost of the vehicle |
Disclaimer: The Punjab road tax figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the official website of the Government of Punjab, Department of Transport, for the latest notifications.
Road Tax in Punjab for Two-Wheelers
Road tax for non-transport two-wheelers in Punjab is also calculated based on the vehicle's cost.
| Cost of Two-Wheeler (Ex-Showroom) | One-Time Road Tax (Valid for 15 Years) |
| Up to INR 1 Lakh | 7.5% of the cost of the vehicle |
| More than INR 1 Lakh to INR 2 Lakh | 10% of the cost of the vehicle |
| Above INR 2 Lakh | 11% of the cost of the vehicle |
Disclaimer: The Punjab road tax figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the official website of the Government of Punjab, Department of Transport, for the latest notifications.
Road Tax in Punjab for Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicles in Punjab are taxed based on their seating capacity (passenger vehicles) and Gross Vehicle Weight (goods-carrying vehicles).
Passenger Transport Vehicles
The tax for passenger vehicles is calculated based on the type of permit and seating capacity. Check out the table below for Punjab road tax of passenger carryinf vehicles:
| Vehicle Type | Road Tax Rate |
| Contract Carriage | |
| Maxi Cab and Motor Cab | INR 750 per seat/year |
| Auto Rickshaw (up to 6 seats, excluding driver) |
INR 750 per seat/year |
| Stage Carriage Buses (Registered in Punjab) | |
| Ordinary Buses | INR 2.56 per KM per day |
| H.V.A.C. Buses | INR 3.36 per KM per day |
| Integral Buses | INR 14.50 per KM per day |
| Super Integral Buses | INR 14.50 per KM per day |
| Private and STUs (up to 35 seats) | INR 20,000/year |
| Stage Carriage Buses (Entering Punjab from Other States) | |
| Buses Registered in Other States (countersigned under the reciprocal agreement) | INR 4.53 per KM per day |
| Buses Registered in Other States (not countersigned under the reciprocal agreement) | INR 6.03 per KM per day |
| Chandigarh Transport Undertakings (CTU) Buses | INR 3.53 per KM per day |
| Tourist Permit Vehicles/Buses (Registered in Punjab) | |
| Motor Cab and Maxi Cab (Non-AC) | INR 750 per seat/year |
| Motor Cab and Maxi Cab (AC) | INR 500 per seat/year |
| Ordinary, Deluxe, Air-Conditioned, and Integral Coach Buses | INR 7,000 per seat/year |
| Contract Carriage Permit/All India Tourist Permit (Registered in Punjab) | |
| Motor Cab | INR 200/day (for 24 hours) or INR 6,000 per quarter |
| Maxi Cab | INR 400/day (for 24 hours) or INR 12,000 per quarter |
| Ordinary | INR 3,000/day (for 24 hours) |
| Deluxe | INR 4,000/day (for 24 hours) |
| Air Conditioned | INR 5,000/day (for 24 hours) |
Goods Carrying Vehicles
The Punjab road tax amount for goods-carrying vehicles is primarily based on the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Check the Punjab road tax for goods-carrying vehicles below:
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Annual Road Tax Rate |
| Up to 1.2 Tonnes | INR 5,000 |
| 1.2 Tonnes to 6 Tonnes | INR 7,000 |
| 6 Tonnes to 16.2 Tonnes | INR 9,500 |
| 16.2 Tonnes to 25 Tonnes | INR 15,000 |
| Above 25 Tonnes | INR 22,000 |
Disclaimer: The Punjab road tax figures given above are subject to change without prior notice. You must check the official website of the Government of Punjab, Department of Transport, for the latest notifications.
How to Pay Punjab Road Tax Online?
You can pay the Punjab road tax online through the Parivahan Sewa portal using the steps mentioned below:
- Go to the Parivahan Sewa official website.
- Tap on 'Online Services', and then click 'Vehicle Related Services'.
- Select 'Punjab' from the list of states available.
- Type in the vehicle registration number and select an RTO.
- Tap 'Pay Your Tax' for the next page.
- Type the required vehicle registration details and verify.
- Pay the Punjab road tax fee via one of the given payment modes.
- Save and download the e-receipt for your reference.
How to Pay Punjab Road Tax Offline?
These are the steps for making a road tax payment in Punjab offline:
- Go to the local Regional Transport Authority (RTO) where your vehicle is registered.
- Request a road tax declaration form from the concerned staff member.
- Provide a filled-out application form along with the required documents.
- Pay the road tax amount and collect the receipt.
Penalties for Late or Non-Payment of Punjab Road Tax
A penalty of not more than twice the due road tax amount is charged for a delayed Punjab road tax payment. The exact penalty figure depends on the taxing officer's assessment.
Frequently asked question
Yes. As per the Punjab Electric Vehicle Policy 2023, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are exempt from the requirement of road tax. This is aimed at boosting the adoption of EVs in the state.
You can either utilise the RTO (offline) or the Parivahan Sewa (online) process to pay the Punjab road tax. You need to provide a filled-out road tax application form along with the required documents. Then, pay the road tax amount to complete your application.
The road tax amount in Punjab depends on several aspects of a vehicle. It includes ex-showroom price, usage (private or commercial), seating capacity (passenger vehicles), etc. For example, a non-transport car costing INR 8 lakhs has a tax of 9.5% on its ex-showroom value.
A penalty of up to twice the pending road tax amount is charged for non-payment of the Punjab road tax. Longer delays can also result in legal actions.
Go to the Parivahan Sewa website and tap on 'Online Services'. Tap on the 'Vehicle Related Services' section, choose your state and RTO, and enter the required details to access the 'Pay Your Tax' page. Now, type in your vehicle registration details and pay the required fee amount.
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