Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in West Bengal
Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in West Bengal
An epicentre of culture and history, West Bengal is one of the major eastern states of India. This state is also home to a large populace who have migrated from different parts of the country for better opportunities.
The state’s capital, Kolkata, is one of the major metropolitan hubs of India. According to a 2021 report, the city was home to more than 1.9 million registered vehicles (1).
Like any other state, if you possess a vehicle, be it a personal or commercial one, you are liable to pay West Bengal road tax.
If you want to know more about it, keep on reading!
Road Tax in West Bengal
As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, everyone has to pay West Bengal road tax, depending on the make and use of his/her registered vehicle.
The Government collects this revenue to upkeep and maintain the roads in the state. Along with that, it also ensures the safety of the taxpayers on the road.
You can pay your applicable tax at RTOs of the state both online and offline. Thus, first, you need to know how West Bengal Parivahan tax is calculated.
How Road Tax is Calculated in West Bengal?
According to West Bengal Motor Vehicles Tax Act of 1979, road tax primarily depends on several factors such as vehicle type (two-wheelers, four-wheelers), usage purpose (personal, commercial), model, engine capacity, seating capacity, etc. The vehicle owners can refer to the below-mentioned list to know about the applicable road tax in detail.
Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in West Bengal
| Engine Capacity | Tax Payable |
|---|---|
| Up to 80cc | Rs.1560 |
| 80cc-170cc | Rs.3125 |
| 170cc-250cc | Rs.4685 |
| Higher than 250 cc | Rs.6250 |
| Engine capacity | One time tax |
|---|---|
| 2.5 km-0.35 km | Rs.1560 |
| 0.35 km-0.50 km | Rs.3125 |
| 0.50km-0.75km | Rs.4685 |
| More than 0.75km | Rs.6250 |
| Engine Capacity | Engine Capacity |
|---|---|
| Up to 80cc | Additional of Rs.100 tax to 25% of annual tax |
| 80cc to 170cc | Rs.200 |
| 170cc to 250cc | Rs.300 |
| More than 250cc | Rs.400 |
Road Tax Rates for Four-wheeler in West Bengal
West Bengal road tax for four-wheelers used by individuals also depends on engine capacity. Moreover, for air-conditioned cars, you need to pay additional tax as mentioned in the chart below.
| Engine Capacity | One-time Tax (In Rs.) | Air-conditioned Cars (Additional) |
| 0 to 900cc | 10,550 | Rs.4000 |
| 900c to 1490cc | 13,900 | Rs.7500 |
| 1490cc to 2000cc | 21,800 | Rs.10,000 |
| 2000cc to 2500cc | 28,000 | Rs.12,500 |
| Higher than 2500cc | 30,000 | Rs.15,000 |
Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles
| Engine capacity | Tax (one-time) |
|---|---|
| 0 to 900cc | Rs.11,900 |
| 900cc to 1490cc | Rs.15,250 |
| 1490cc to 2000cc | Rs.24,500 |
| 2000cc to 2500cc | Rs.30,000 |
| More than 2500cc | Rs.32,000 |
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 90cc | Rs.600 |
| 90cc to 1490cc | Rs.800 |
| 1400cc to 2500cc | Rs.1600 |
| Capacity | Annual Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 10-person seating capacity | Additional tax of Rs.1400 – 50% of tax plus Rs. 100 |
| More than 10 person seating capacity | Rs.150 additional on Rs.1400 for each person beyond 10 passengers |
Penalty Charges for Non-payment of Road Tax in West Bengal
As per the guidelines of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, if you fail to pay RTO tax West Bengal, you are entitled to pay hefty penalty fees at the below-mentioned rates.
| Delay | Penalty Fees |
|---|---|
| Till 15 days after the date of expiry | Nil |
| From 16th day to 45 days | 25% of payable tax |
| From 46th day to 75 days | 50% of payable tax |
| Exceeds 75 days post expiry date | 100% of the tax payable |
| Delay | Penalty Fees |
|---|---|
| Till 15 days post expiry date | Nil |
| 16th day to 45 days | 1/20th of tax payable |
| 46th day to 75 days | 1/10th of tax payable |
| 76th day to 1 year | 1/5th of tax payable |
| If an amount is unpaid after 1 year to up to 2 years | 2/5th of tax payable |
| If the amount is unpaid after 2 years to up to 3 years | 3/5th of tax payable |
| After 3 years to 4 years | 4/5th of tax payable |
| Payment is delayed after 4 years from last due date | Total amount of tax payable. |
Payment Process of Road Tax in West Bengal
You can facilitate West Bengal road tax payment by visiting the Motor Vehicles website of the state. All you need to do is enter your vehicle’s registration number and click on “Pay taxes” tab. Then, enter your mobile number and wait for the OTP. In the corresponding space enter the OTP and select on “Show details”. Review all the tax details and enter the month/quarter/year information. After selecting the tax mode, pay the required amount by clicking on “Payment” option. Lastly, select the preferred mode of payment to proceed with paying your tax.
Otherwise, you can also pay the amount at the nearest RTO where the vehicle registration took place.
RTO List in West Bengal
| RTO LOCATIONS | RTO CODE |
|---|---|
| Kolkata | 7 RTOs WB01-WB07 |
| Howrah | WB11-WB12 |
| Howrah Uluberia | WB13-WB14 |
| Hooghly | WB15-WB17 |
| Chandannagar, Arambagh | WB-18 |
| Raghunathpur | WB-79 |
| Alipore, South 24 Parganas | WB19, WB20, WB22 |
| Barrackpore | WB23-WB25 |
| Barasat | WB25-WB26 |
| Tamluk | WB29-WB30 |
| Contai | WB31-WB32 |
| Midnapur | WB33-34 |
| Asansol (Paschim Bardhaman) | WB37,38,44A,44B,44C,44D |
| Durgapur | WB39,40 |
| Burdwan | WB41,42 |
| Kalna | WB43,44E |
| Bolpur | WB47,48 |
| Nadia | WB51-52 |
| Birbhum | WB53-54 |
| Purulia | WB55-56 |
| Murshidabad | WB57-58 |
| Raiganj | WB59,60 |
| Balurghat | WB61,62 |
| Cooch Behar | WB63,64 |
| Malda | WB65,66 |
| Bankura | WB67,68 |
| Alipurduar | WB69,70 |
| Jalpaiguri | WB71,72 |
| Siliguri | WB73,74 |
| Darjeeling | WB76 |
| Kalimpong | WB77,78 |
| Mathabhanga | WB82,86 |
| Kalyani | WB89,90 |
| Islampur | WB91,92 |
| Jangipur | WB93,94 |
| Baruipur | WB95 |
| Diamond Harbour | WB97 |
Thus, knowing the West Bengal road tax slabs, you can easily calculate your applicable tax and avoid paying the penalty by making on-time payment of the same.
FAQs about Road Tax in West Bengal
Why is the on-road price of a vehicle more than ex-showroom price?
The price of the advertisement for a vehicle or the rate a dealer offers you is the vehicle's ex-showroom price. On-road price is the final price of a vehicle, and it includes several other components like registration fees, insurance, road tax, etc., additional to ex-showroom price. Thus, the on-road price of a vehicle is higher than its ex-showroom price.
How often do I have to pay road tax in West Bengal?
The payment frequency of the road tax in West Bengal depends on the vehicle type. For instance, if you own a personal car, you can choose to pay the tax one-time for 5 to 15 years or pay a lifetime tax.
How to transfer vehicle registration from other states to Kolkata?
First, you have to get a NOC certificate to transfer the registration. Then you have to submit the original copy of RTO documents in the new state’s RTO for re-registration. The documents required for the re-registration include, RC, Form 20, 27, 33, attested copy of address proof, Form 60 or Form 61, NOC from the bank, and so on. Post verification, you can complete the registration process at the new state.