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Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Tamil Nadu

Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu citizens looking to buy their first two or four-wheeler may be unaware of several additional costs of owning such vehicles.

For instance, did you know that scheduled maintenance of a car can cost Rs.2000 or more? Additionally, you would also need to service car insurance premiums.

Road tax is another expense for vehicle owners in India. Such charges are essential to maintain the road conditions in a particular state, thereby avoiding accidents, mishaps or other unfortunate incidents.

As per reports, Fatal road accidents in Tamil Nadu was reduced by 11.84% in 2022 (1).

Thus, before buying a car or bike, you should consider the following factors related to road taxes in Tamil Nadu.   

Let’s find out how to calculate the Tamil Nadu road tax!

Road Tax in Tamil Nadu

There is one flat rate at which the Tamil Nadu Parivahan tax is calculated for the new two-wheelers and four-wheelers. For older vehicles there is a provision as shown in the tables below.

How is Road Tax Calculated?

Tamil Nadu vehicle tax is calculated on the various make, models and purpose of use of the vehicles, engine capacity, registered seating capacity of the vehicle and more. The law that governs it is the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Taxation Act of 1974. Citizens also need to service a Green Tax applicable in the state.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Tamil Nadu

For new vehicles there is an 8% cost of the vehicle that needs to be paid.

Age Since Registration Tax Rate on Vehicle Cost
Up to one year 7.75%
Between one and two years 7.5%
Between two and three years 7.25%
Between three and four years 7%
Between four and five years 6.75%
Between five and six years 6.5%
Between six and seven years 6.25%
Between seven and eight years 6%
Between eight and nine years 5.75%
Between nine and ten years 5.5%
Between ten and eleven years 5.25%
More than eleven years 5%

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Tamil Nadu

New vehicles costing up to Rs.10 lakh will result in taxes of 10% on its cost. For instance, if the cost is Rs.8 lakh, the resulting Tamil Nadu road tax would be Rs.80000. If at the time of registration, the vehicle cost exceeds Rs.10 lakh, taxes would be applicable at 15%. For older motor vehicles, the tax rate is calculated as follows.

 

Age from the Month of Registration Vehicle Costing up to Rs.10 lakh (% of vehicle cost) Vehicle Costing More than Rs.10 lakh (% of vehicle cost
Not more than one year 8.75% 13.75%
Between one and two years 8.5% 13.5%
Between two and three years 8.25% 13.25%
Between three and four years 8% 13%
Between four and five years 7.75% 12.75%
Between five and six years 7.50% 12.5%
Between six and seven years 7.25% 12.25%
Between seven and eight years 7% 12%
Between eight and nine years 6.75% 11.75%
Between nine and ten years 6.5% 11.5%
Between ten and eleven years 6.25% 11.25%
More than eleven years 6% 11%

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles

The Tamil Nadu commercial vehicle tax is as shown below.

Category as per Laden Weight Quarterly Tax (Rs.)
Not more than 3000 kg 600
Between 3000 kg and 5,500 kg 950
Between 5500 kg and 9000 kg 1500
Between 9000 kg and 12000 kg 1900
Between 12000 kg and 13000 kg 2100
Between 13000 kg and 15000 kg 2500
Exceeding 15000 kg 2300.00 (Plus Rs.50 per 250 kg in excess of 15000 kg.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Tamil Nadu

Visit the  Parivahan website and make Tamil Nadu state road tax online payment.

Clicking on this link will send you to the following website: https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/statevalidation/homepage.xhtml. 

Over there, you can enter your state, the RTO and click on login. After you have done that you will be redirected to enter your registration number. Enter it and make the payment through net banking or debit card. 

List of RTOs in Tamil Nadu

Here is a list of the Regional Transport Offices in Tamil Nadu

RTO LOCATIONS RTO CODE
Chennai (Central) TN01
Chennai(North-West) TN02
Coimbatore-North TN38
Ariyalur TN61
Chennai (North East) TN03
Tiruppur(North) TN39
Sivaganga TN63
Chennai(East) TN04
Chennai(North) TN05
Mettupalayam TN40
Madurai(Central) TN64
Chennai(South-East) TN06
Pollachi TN41
Ramanathpuram TN65
Chennai(south) TN07
Chennai(west) TN09
Tirupur(south) TN42
Coimbatore(central) TN66
Chennai(south-west) TN10
Virudhunagar TN67
Tambaram TN11
Ooty TN43
Poonamalle TN12
Gudalur TN43Z
Kumbakonam TN68
Ambattur TN13
Tiruchirapalli(West) TN45
Tuticorin TN69
Sholinganallur TN14
Ulundurpet TN15
Perambalur TN46
Hosur TN70
RTO Karur TN47
Tirunelveli TN72
Tindivanam TN16
Ranipet TN73
Redhills TN18
Srirangam TN48
Nagercoil TN74
Chengalpattu TN19
Marthandam TN75
Tenkasi TN76
Thiruvallur TN20
Kanchipuram TN21
Thanjavur TN49
Attur TN77
Thiruvarur TN50
Dharapuram TN78
Vellore TN23
Sankarankoil TN79
Krishnagiri TN24
Nagapattinam TN51
Tiruchirapalli (East) TN81
Tiruvannamalai TN25
Sangari TN52
RTO, Mayiladuthurai TN82
Salem (East) TN54
Sirkali TN82Z
Namakkal (North) TN28
Pudukottai TN55
Vaniyambadi TN83
Dharmapuri TN29
Perundurai TN56
Sriviliputhur TN84
Dindigul TN57
Salem(West) TN30
Kundrathur TN85
Cuddalore TN31
Viluppuram TN32
Erode, East TN33
Tiruchengode TN34
Gobi TN36 
Coimbatore (South) TN37
Madurai (North) TN59
Theni TN60

FAQs about Road Tax in Tamil Nadu

What is the Green Tax in Tamil Nadu?

The green tax is charged for transport vehicles that are over 15 years old. You can check the amount at this website https://tnsta.gov.in/tnsta/vahan_services.jsp

Which vehicles are exempted from the road tax in Tamil Nadu?

Some of the vehicles exempted from road tax are ambulances, funeral cars and vehicles belonging to the armed forces. For their specialised services these particular vehicles have been exempted from paying road tax.

Is there an exemption of road tax on Electrical Vehicles?

Tamil Nadu has exempted electrical vehicles from road tax for three years. The government has made this move in an attempt to make electrical vehicles more popular in the state. Also, the move is an initiative to increase investment in electrical vehicles.