Vehicle Road Tax and Charges in Himachal Pradesh
The Central and the State Government of India imposes a road tax on all two-wheeler, four-wheeler and other vehicles used for both private and commercial purposes. Around 80% of all the roads in a state are constructed by the State Government. It is imperative for every vehicle owner to pay this tax against the cost of road construction.
Similarly, the State Government of Himachal Pradesh imposes road tax, on every vehicle kept or used within the state, as excise duty.
In this piece, you will find elaborate details on road tax in Himachal Pradesh, its calculation process, online payment procedure and more.
What Is Road Tax in Himachal Pradesh?
Under the Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1974, a registered owner or anyone with control or possession of a motor vehicle must pay the vehicle tax. After successful payment of this tax, the department of transport, the Government of Himachal Pradesh furnishes a token. To that end, the owner of the following vehicles must pay Himachal Pradesh road tax online-
- Non-transport vehicles like motorcycles or scooters, personal motor vehicles, construction equipment vehicles, and private service motor cabs.
- Transport vehicles like goods carriages, stage carriages, contract carriage, contract carriages’ buses, hearse or dead body van, private service vehicles, ambulances, etc.
How Is Road Tax Calculated in Himachal Pradesh?
Calculation of road tax in Himachal Pradesh depends on the following pointers -
- Vehicle’s seating capacity.
- The engine capacity of a commuter.
- Age of the vehicle.
- Commuter’s unladen weight.
Apart from this, the road tax also varies depending on the type of vehicle. This means that the road tax charges in Himachal Pradesh are different for cars, vans, trucks, two-wheelers etc.
Road Tax for Two-wheelers in Himachal Pradesh
The tax rate on two-wheelers is as per the following table -
| Type of Vehicle | Tax Rate (For Vehicles Purchased Within State) |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle or scooter | 3 % of vehicle’s cost (if the engine capacity is upto 50 cc), 4% of vehicle’s cost (if the engine capacity is above 50 cc). |
Road Tax for Four-wheelers in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh road tax for four-wheeled vehicles is as follows -
| Type of Vehicles | Tax Rate (For Vehicles Purchased Within State) |
|---|---|
| Personal motor vehicles, private service motor cabs | 2.5% of the vehicle’s cost (if the engine capacity is upto 1000 cc. 3% of the vehicle’s cost (if the engine capacity is more than 1000 cc). |
Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Himachal Pradesh
Following is a table comprising Himachal Pradesh road tax rates on commercial vehicles -
| Type of Vehicles | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Light motor vehicles | ₹1500 per annum (for the first 15 years from the registration date) ₹1650 per annum (after 15 years) |
| Medium goods motor vehicles | ₹2000 per annum (for the first 15 years from the registration date) ₹2200 per annum (after 15 years) |
| Heavy goods motor vehicles | ₹2500 per annum (for the first 15 years from the registration date) ₹2750 per annum (after 15 years) |
| Ordinary/express/semi-deluxe/deluxe/air-conditioned buses | ₹500 per seat per annum, subject to ₹35000 per annum (for the first 15 years from the registration date) ₹550 per seat per annum, subject to ₹35000 per annum (after 15 years) |
| Minibuses | ₹500 per seat per annum, subject to ₹25000 per annum (for the first 15 years from the registration date) ₹550 per seat per annum, subject to ₹25000 per annum (after 15 years) |
| Maxi cabs | ₹750 per seat per annum, subject to ₹15000 per annum |
| Motor cab | ₹350 per seat per annum, subject to ₹10000 per annum |
| Auto rickshaw | ₹200 per seat per annum, subject to ₹5000 per annum |
| Buses for contract carriages | ₹1000 per seat per annum, subject to ₹52000 per annum |
| Private service vehicle | ₹500 per seat per annum (for the first 15 years from the registration date) ₹550 per seat per annum (after 15 years) |
| Ambulance | ₹1500 per annum |
| Hearse | ₹1500 per annum |
| Light construction vehicles with a maximum weight of 7.5 tonnes | ₹ 8000 per annum |
| Medium construction vehicle with a maximum weight more than 7.5 tonnes but not above 12 tonnes | ₹ 11000 per annum |
| Heavy construction vehicle not above 12 tonnes | ₹14000 per annum |
| Light recovery vans not more than 7.5 tonnes | ₹5000 per annum |
| Medium recovery vans above 7.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes | ₹6000 per annum |
| Heavy recovery vans exceeding 12 tonnes | ₹7000 per annum |
Penalty for Not Paying Road Tax in Himachal Pradesh
If an individual fails to pay road tax within a specified time, he or she has to pay a penalty of 25% per annum. In case of delay for less than a year, the fine incurred will be calculated on a daily basis. Further, authorities compute penalties on the 16th of every month, which is the ideal time for calculation.
How to Pay Road Tax in Himachal Pradesh Online?
Individuals may follow the given steps while paying Himachal Pradesh road tax prices online -
- Visit the Vahan Citizen Services portal. Select the state, RTO and click on proceed.
- Navigate to the main menu and select RC related services and click on pay your tax.
- Submit your vehicle registration number to check the road tax amount due.
- Proceed to the payment gateway and select your preferred mode.
Road Tax in Himachal Pradesh for Other State Vehicles
Here are the tax rates for four-wheelers from other states -
Tax Rate for Four-wheelers (For Vehicles Purchased Outside State):
- 8% of the vehicle’s price (if the price does not exceed ₹15,00,000)
- 9% of the commuter’s price (if the price is above ₹15,00,000)
List of RTOs in Himachal Pradesh
Here is a list of several Regional Transport Offices (RTO) and their respective codes in Himachal Pradesh.
| Shimla(HP-62,HP-01, HP-02) | Shimla(HP-63,HP-50, HP-01A,HP-02A) | Rampur(HP-06) |
| Bilaspur(HP-69, HP-70, HP-01B, HP-02B) | Chamba(HP-73,HP-01C,HP-02C) | Dharamshala(HP-68,HP-04, HP-01D,HP-02D) |
| Hamirpur(HP-67,HP-60, HP-01H,HP-02H) | Kullu(HP-66,HP-61,HP-01K,HP-02K) | Mandi(HP-65,HP-05, HP-01M,HP-02M) |
| Sirmaur(HP-71,HP-01N,HP-02N) | Baddi at Nalgarh(HP-93,HP01-SA,HP02-SA) | Solan(HP64,HP59,HP01S,HP02S) |
| Una(HP-72,HP-01U, HP-02U) | Shimla Urban (HP-03) | Rampur(HP-06) |
| Theog(HP-09) | Rohru(HP-10) | Arki(HP-11) |
| Nalagarh(HP-12) | Kandaghat(HP-13) | Solan(HP-14) |
| Parwanoo(HP-15) | Rajgarh(HP-16) | Paonta Sahib(HP-17) |
| Nahan(HP-18) | Amb(HP-19) | Una(HP-20) |
| Gagret (HP19A) | Chaupal (HP-08) | |
| Barsar(HP-21) | Hamirpur(HP-22) | Ghumarwin(HP-23) |
| Bilaspur Sadar(HP-24) | Kalpa(HP-25) | Nichar(HP-26) |
| Pooh(HP-27) | Sarkaghat(HP-28) | Jogindernagar(HP-29) |
| Karsog(HP-30) | Sundernagar(HP-31) | Gohar(HP-32) |
| Mandi Sadar(HP-33) | Kullu(HP-34) | Ani(HP-35) |
| Dehra(HP-36) | Palampur(HP-37) | Nurpur(HP-38) |
| Dharamshala(HP-39) | Kangra(HP-40) | Kaza(HP-41) |
| Keylong(HP-42) | Udaipur(HP-43) | Churrah(HP-44) |
| Pangi(HP-45) | Bharmaur(HP-46) | Dalhousie(HP-47) |
| Chamba(HP-48) | Banjar(HP-49) | Shimla Rural(HP-51) |
| Baijnath(HP-53) | Jawali(HP-54) | Nadaun(HP-55) |
| Jaisinghpur (HP-56) | Chowari(HP-57) | Manali(HP-58) |
| Bhoranj(HP-74) | Padhar(HP-76) | Dodra Kawar(HP-77) |
| Bangana(HP-78) | Sangrah(HP-79) | Haroli(HP-80) |
| Saloni(HP-81) | Balh(HP-82) | Jawalaji(HP-83) |
| Sujanpur(HP-84) | Shillai(HP-85) | Dharampur(HP-86) |
| Janjehli(HP-87) | Fatehpur(HP-88) | Jhandutta(HP-89) |
| Shahpur(HP-90) | Naina Devi ji at Swarghat(HP-91) | Kumarsain(HP-95) |
| Nagrota Bagwan (not allotted) | - | - |
FAQs About Vehicle Road Tax and Charges in Himachal Pradesh
What are the payment modes available while paying road tax in Himachal Pradesh?
You can pay the road taxes in Himachal Pradesh online by either choosing net banking or debit card.
Who all are exempt from paying road tax in Himachal Pradesh?
Handicapped owners solely using a vehicle for conveyance and owners of vehicles used for agricultural purposes are exempt from road tax in Himachal Pradesh.
What are the prescribed dates for the payment of road tax in Himachal Pradesh?
If an individual pays tax for less than a quarter, he/she needs to pay it within the 7th of a month. Conversely, he/she has to pay the tax by the 15th of a month if it has been paid for one or more quarters. If the previous payment has been made for a period, an individual needs to pay tax by the last date of a month.