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Road Tax in Telangana
Road tax in Telangana is mandatory for all vehicle owners in India. It is calculated based on vehicle type, cost, seating capacity, and usage. Read on to know the Telangana road tax, including calculation methods, payment options, frequency, and penalties.
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How is Road Tax Calculated in Telangana?
Road tax is determined by a percentage of the vehicle's cost, its laden weight, or the number of passengers, depending on the vehicle type. In Telangana, the payable road tax varies based on several factors:
- The price of the vehicle
- The vehicle type
- The age of the vehicle
- The seating capacity
Road Tax in Telangana for Four-Wheelers
Check out the Telangana road tax for four-wheelers below as per the vehicle cost and age:
| Vehicle Age | Below Rs. 5 lakh | Rs. 5 lakh to below Rs. 10 lakh | Rs. 10 lakh to below Rs. 20 lakh | Rs. 20 lakh to below Rs. 50 lakh | Above Rs. 50 lakh |
| Newly registered | 13% | 14% | 18% | 20% | 21% |
| Not more than 2 years | 12% | 13% | 17% | 19% | 20% |
| More than 2 years but not more than 3 years | 11.5% | 12.5% | 16.5% | 18.5% | 19.5% |
| More than 3 years but not more than 4 years | 11% | 12% | 16% | 18% | 19% |
| More than 4 years but not more than 5 years | 10.5% | 11.5% | 15.5% | 17.5% | 18.5% |
| More than 5 years but not more than 6 years | 10% | 11% | 15% | 17% | 18% |
| More than 6 years but not more than 7 years | 9.5% | 10.5% | 14.5% | 16.5% | 17.5% |
| More than 7 years but not more than 8 years | 9% | 10% | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| More than 8 years but not more than 9 years | 8.5% | 9.5% | 13.5% | 15.5% | 16.5% |
| More than 9 years but not more than 10 years | 8% | 9% | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| More than 10 years but not more than 11 years | 7.5% | 8.5% | 12.5% | 14.5% | 15.5% |
| More than 11 years but not more than 12 years | 7% | 8% | 12% | 14% | 15% |
| More than 12 years | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.5% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
Disclaimer: The road tax rates shown in the table above are indicative and subject to change as per the Telangana Transport Department.
Road Tax in Telangana for Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers
Motorcycles, scooters, and tricycles are also taxed at a fixed percentage of their cost. Here's a summary of the lump sum road tax structure:
| Vehicle Age | Below Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 lakh | Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh | Above Rs. 2 lakh |
| Newly registered | 9% | 12% | 15% | 18% |
| Not more than 2 years | 8% | 11% | 14% | 17% |
| More than 2 years but not more than 3 years | 7% | 10% | 13% | 16% |
| More than 3 years but not more than 4 years | 6% | 9% | 12% | 15% |
| More than 4 years but not more than 5 years | 5% | 8% | 11% | 14% |
| More than 5 years but not more than 6 years | 4% | 7% | 10% | 13% |
| More than 6 years but not more than 7 years | 3.5% | 6.5% | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| More than 7 years but not more than 8 years | 3% | 6% | 9% | 12% |
| More than 8 years but not more than 9 years | 2.5% | 5.5% | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| More than 9 years but not more than 10 years | 2% | 5% | 8% | 11% |
| More than 10 years but not more than 11 years | 1.5% | 4.5% | 7.5% | 10.5% |
| More than 11 years | 1% | 4% | 7% | 10% |
Disclaimer: The road tax rates shown in the table above are indicative and subject to change as per the Telangana Transport Department.
Telangana Road Taxes for Commercial Vehicles
Vehicles used for business purposes, such as goods carriages, passenger transport vehicles, and invalid carriages, have to pay a quarterly road tax in Telangana.
Passenger Transport Vehicles
| Seating Capacity of the Vehicle | Road Tax Payable |
| Not more than 3 (cycle rikshaw) | Rs. 16 |
| Not more than 4 | Rs. 135 |
| More than 4 but not more than 6 | Rs. 410 |
| More than 7 (covered under All India Tourist Taxi permits) | Rs. 820 |
Goods Carrying Vehicles
The Telangana road tax for goods transport vehicles is calculated based on the laden weight of the vehicle.
| Laden Weight | Quarterly Road Tax Rate |
| Not more than 300 kg | Rs. 535 |
| More than 300 kg but not more than 1000 kg | Rs. 665 |
| More than 1000 kg but not more than 1500 kg | Rs. 930 |
| More than 1500 kg but not more than 3000 kg | Rs. 1060 |
| More than 3000 kg but not more than 4500 kg | Rs. 1200 |
| More than 4500 kg but not more than 5500 kg | Rs. 1595 |
| More than 5500 kg but not more than 9000 kg | Rs. 2435 |
| More than 9000 kg but not more than 12000 kg | Rs. 3050 |
| More than 12000 kg but not more than 15000 kg | Rs. 3710 |
| More than 15000 kg | Rs. 3710 + Rs. 90 for every 250 kgs or part thereof in excess of 15000 kg |
Disclaimer: The road tax rates shown in the table above are indicative and subject to change as per the Telangana Transport Department.
How to Pay Telangana Road Tax Online?
You can pay your road tax in Telangana online via the Parivahan Sewa portal using the steps given below:
- First, visit the Parivahan Sewa portal.
- Go to the ‘Online Services’ menu. Select ‘Vehicle Related Services’.
- Choose the state ‘Telangana’ and your jurisdictional RTO, and select ‘Proceed’.
- Select ‘Pay Road Tax’.
- Enter the details of your vehicle registration and select ‘Verify Details’.
- Provide the OTP and pay your road tax liability.
- You can also pay through the official transport department portal by entering the registration number, chassis number, and tax type.
How to Pay Telangana Road Tax Offline?
If you prefer the offline mode of payment, use the given steps:
- Visit your nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO).
- Collect and fill out the road tax payment form.
- Submit the required vehicle documents and identity proof.
- Pay the applicable road tax amount at the designated counter.
- Collect the payment receipt and ensure the tax details are updated in the records.
Penalties for Late or Non-Payment of Telangana Road Tax
If you do not pay your Telangana road tax liability on time, the penalty can extend up to twice the amount of tax payable. This applies to both quarterly and lump sum road tax payments.
Frequently asked question
The amount of road tax payable in Telangana differs depending on the vehicle type. It is charged based on cost, laden weight, or number of passengers, depending on the vehicle type.
You must pay Telangana road tax either quarterly or in a lump sum once, depending on the vehicle type. A lifetime tax is charged on certain types, such as private two- and four-wheelers, while a quarterly tax is charged on commercial vehicles like goods carriages.
Yes, specified electric vehicles are exempt from road taxes and registration fees in Telangana.
Yes. Telangana has announced a 100% exemption on road tax for eligible electric vehicles until December 2026.
Road tax in Telangana is calculated based on the vehicle's cost, laden weight, age, seating capacity, and vehicle category depending on the applicable tax structure.
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