Meghalaya, the city of clouds, has approximately 357 thousand registered vehicles in March 2023. Considering the demand, this number will only increase in the upcoming years. Hence, it is imperative to maintain the roads and infrastructure in the state for an optimal driving experience.

In this context, the State Government of Meghalaya invests substantial amounts for which they levy a Meghalaya road tax.

Let's skim through the following section and learn more about road taxes in Meghalaya!

Under the Meghalaya Motor Vehicle Taxation (Amendment) Act, 2001, every registered owner of a vehicle or a person in possession of the same is liable to pay this tax. The Government utilises this tax to recover funds invested in improving the road conditions.

Further, the road tax varies across types of vehicles. Thus, the Meghalaya road tax charges are different for two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

One must pay these taxes during vehicle registration with Meghalaya RTO or Regional Transport Office.

While calculating road taxes in Meghalaya, you might want to consider the following factors -

• Vehicle's age.
• Manufacturer and make.
• Fuel type.
• Length and width of the commuter.
• Engine capacity.
• Purpose of use.
• Manufacturing place.
• Seating capacity.
• Number of wheels.

Furthermore, the transport department levies a tax equivalent to the vehicle's original cost to ensure standard taxation across all vehicle categories.

In case an individual fails to pay the Meghalaya road tax price, he or she may be liable to pay fines up to double the amount of vehicle tax due concerning the vehicle. Hence, it is practical to pay the tax and avoid financial and legal liability.

To pay road tax online in Meghalaya, one needs to follow these steps -

• Visit the Vahan Citizen Services portal of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/statevalidation/homepage.xhtml).
• Submit necessary details like registration number, state and RTO to proceed.
• On the new page, you will find a drop-down menu of RC related services. Select the "Pay your tax" option.
• Enter your vehicle registration number to view the amount of Meghalaya road tax online.
• Select your preferred mode of payment and pay the taxes.

Registered owners of vehicles from other states who use or keep their commuters in public places of Meghalaya are liable to pay the road tax. They can pay it either via money order or through bank drafts.