Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is famed throughout India for its raw natural beauty and pristine forests. Home to some of India's oldest tribes, Chhattisgarh is perfect for a road trip for adventure enthusiasts. 

For those readers residing in the state, owning a motorbike or car opens up this heartland state for easy exploration. You can spend the weekends visiting Chitrakote Falls, Kotumsar Caves, and other natural beauties that this state has to offer. 

However, owning a vehicle is not as easy as it looks. You have to fulfil many responsibilities before you can take your prized possession out on Chhattisgarh’s roads. Some of these responsibilities include getting a license, a permit and paying up the road tax. 

In this article, we will detail Chhattisgarh road tax so that you can find it easy to pay the dues. 

Let us begin with the facts and figures regarding the RTO tax Chhattisgarh!

The Motor Vehicle Act 1988 made road tax in India a state subject. This means that every state in the country has a right to develop and make its own road tax rules. At any time, they can also enhance these tax brackets, which new vehicles have to comply with. 

But why do States charge a road tax? Let's find out. 

States need to provide their residents with suitable infrastructure so that people can have easy access to services, and trade can flourish. Hence they levy a tax on all vehicles so they can acquire the revenue to build and maintain roads. That is why there are RTO charges in Chhattisgarh!  It is mandatory to pay this as a one-time payment and any failure to do so will lead to hefty penalty fines that can co upto 8% of the due amount.

Road tax varies from state to state and it depends on the needs of the region. It is compulsory to pay the road tax and any failure to do so results in a payment of a fine.

How is Road Tax Calculated?

Chhattisgarh vehicle tax is calculated according to The Chhattisgarh Motoryan Karadhan Adhiniyam, 1991. The road tax is charged based on the vehicle make, usage, cost and weight. 

You can pay this one-time tax at a quarterly, half-yearly or annual rate. Upon paying the tax you will receive a token which you have to display on the vehicle.

The Chhattisgarh state tax for taxi is calculated at Rs.150 per seat per quarter and if the vehicle has an all-India permit then it has to pay Rs.200 per seat per quarter.

You can pay this Chandigarh RTO tax online or offline by visiting any of the RTO offices.

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If you fail to make the Chhattisgarh road tax payment, then there is a penalty charged at the rate of one-twelfth of the tax to be paid along with the tax.

There are two ways of paying the road tax in Chhattisgarh. Offline method is by visiting the individual RTOs nearest to you, applying for a Form and paying up the dues that are required. 

The online method, however, requires you to follow these steps. 

Step 1: Visit the Chhattisgarh Transport Department’s webpage: http://www.cgtransport.gov.in/

Step 2: Go to the Vahan Services and select the Online Payment option. 

Step 3: You will be redirected to this page: https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahan/vahan/ui/eapplication/form_payment.xhtml

Step 4: Enter the details of the Application Number and password and verification code.

Step 5: Then you can proceed to pay the tax either through debit card or net banking. 

Step 6: You have completed Chhattisgarh state road tax online payment!

Now you are at perfect liberty to drive your vehicle anywhere in the state!