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Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Kerala

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

Living in God's own country is a treat for the people of Kerala. Surrounded by the coconut trees' beauty and peaceful lakes, residents are in a genuinely enviable position! Kerala is also renowned for its first-class infrastructure, especially when it comes to roads. 

If you are a new driver in Kerala and want to get your vehicle registered, here are some of the Kerala road tax features you need to know.

Let us take a look at the details!

Road Tax in Kerala

Kerala imposes road taxes according to the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976. Why does the government charge a Kerala road tax? Road tax is mainly charged so that the government has the necessary revenue to maintain roads and provide security to travellers.

The Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976 governs the Kerala parivahan tax. Through this law, we can find out the exact amount of tax you are liable to pay.

How is Road Tax Calculated?

Kerala road tax rate is calculated for every vehicle depending on its make, type, weight, and usage. There are different tax brackets, and we shall look at them individually.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Kerala

According to the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976, the Kerala RTO tax rate is as follows.

Serial No. Class of Vehicle Tax Rate
1 New Motorcycles 6% of the purchase value

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Kerala

The Kerala road tax for car and other four-wheelers in the state is as follows.

Serial Number Vehicle Category Tax Rate
1 Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value up to Rs. 5 lakh 6%
2 Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh 8%
3 Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 15 lakh 10%
4 Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value between Rs. 15 lakh and Rs. 20 lakh 15%
5 Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value exceeding Rs. 20 lakh 20%
6 Private vehicles and motorcars having an engine capacity not more than 1500cc with a purchase value of up to Rs. 20 lakh 6%
7 Private vehicles and motorcars having an engine capacity not more than 1500cc with a purchase value exceeding Rs. 20 lakh 20%

Border Tax in Kerala on Vehicles from The Other Indian States

The road tax in Kerala for other state vehicles is as follows.

Age of Vehicle Tax Payable
1 year and less 6% of purchase value
More than 1 year and up to 2 years 5.58% of purchase value
More than 2 years and up to 3 years 5.22% of purchase value
More than 3 years and up to 4 years 4.80% of purchase value
More than 4 years and up to 5 years 4.38% of purchase value
More than 5 years and up to 6 years 4.02% of purchase value
More than 6 years and up to 7 years 3.60% of purchase value
More than 7 years and up to 8 years 3.18% of purchase value
More than 8 years and up to 9 years 2.82% of purchase value
More than 9 years and up to 10 years 2.40% of purchase value
More than 10 years and up to 11 years 1.98% of purchase value
More than 11 years and up to 12 years 1.62% of purchase value
More than 12 years and up to 13 years 1.20% of purchase value
More than 13 years and up to 14 years 0.78% of purchase value
More than 14 years and up to 15 years 0.24% of purchase value

Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Kerala

The penalty is fixed at Rs.100 for first-time offenders. For a second time offence, the amount is fixed at Rs.200.

 

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Kerala

To pay the road tax for Kerala online, you can visit the Motor Vehicles Department webpage (https://mvd.kerala.gov.in/). Then click on the “Vehicles’” tab and provide registration number. Then follow the steps accordingly to make e-payment online. This is the only way to make a Kerala state road tax online payment.

If you cannot pay the tax online, then visit any of the nearest RTOs and fill up a form. Once the form is filled, you can make your payment, and you will receive a confirmation of the same. Do not leave without the payment receipt, however!

List of RTOs in Kerala

Here is a list of the Regional Transport Offices in Kerala.

RTO LOCATIONS RTO COD
Thiruvananthapuram KL01
Kollam KL02
Kottarakara KL24
Kodungallur KL47
Punalur KL25
Wadakkancherry KL48
Pathanamthitta KL03
Adoor KL26
Alathur KL49
Alappuzha KL04
Thiruvalla KL27
Mannarghat KL50
Kottayam KL05
Mallappally KL28
Ottappalam KL51
Idukki KL06
Kayamkulam KL29
Pattambi KL52
Ernakulam KL07
Chengannur KL30
Perinthalmanna KL53
Thrissur KL08
Mavelikara KL31
Ponnani KL54
Palakkad KL09
Cherthala KL32
Tirur KL55
Malappuram KL10
Changanassery KL33
Koyilandi KL56
Kozhikode KL11
Kanjirappally KL34
Koduvally KL57
Wayanad KL12
Pala KL35
Thalassery KL58
Kannur KL13
Vaikom KL36
Taliparamba KL59
Kasargode KL14
Vandiperiyar KL37
Kanhangad KL60
National Sector KL15
Thodupuzha KL38
Kunnathur KL61
Attingal KL16
Thripunithura KL39
Ranni KL62
Muvattupuzha KL17
Perumbavoor KL40
Angamaly KL63
Vadakara KL18
Aluva KL41
Chalakkudy KL64
Parassala KL19
North Paravur KL42
Thirurangadi KL65
Neyyattinkara KL20
Mattancherry KL43
Kuttanadu KL66
Nedumangad KL21
Kothamangalam KL44
Uzhavoor KL67
Kazhakkoottam KL22
Irinjalakuda KL45
Devikulam KL68
Karunagapally KL23
Guruvayur KL46
Udumbanchola KL69
Chittur KL70
Nilambur KL71
Mananthavady KL72
Sulthanbathery KL73
Kattakkada KL74
Thriprayar KL75
Nanmanda KL76
Perambra KL77
Iritty KL78

So, now that we have clear knowledge and insight into how the government of Kerala calculates its road tax, you can go about paying it. 

Enjoy the serene drives throughout the state knowing your dues are cleared.

The drive is yours to enjoy!

FAQs about Road Tax in Kerala

Which vehicles are exempt from road tax in Kerala?

Agriculture vehicles and vehicles for disabled people are exempted from road tax in Kerala. This is a move by the state government to promote agriculture in the state and provide relief to the farmers.

Are electric vehicles exempt from road tax in Kerala?

The Kerala government has announced a 50% reduction in tax for hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles for a period of five years. This decision has been taken to increase investment in the electric vehicle arena.

What are the documents required to pay the road tax?

 To pay the road tax, you will need your license, identification papers and registration numbers. With these documents in tow, you need to visit the local RTO and complete the formalities.