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Road Tax in Jharkhand

Road tax, also called Motor Vehicles Tax, is a tax that is imposed by state governments

on motor vehicles and road usage. It is calculated after taking into consideration different factors like engine capacity, unladen weight, seating capacity and cost price. Every state has different rules and regulations pertaining to how road tax is charged.

The levy and collection of road tax in the state of Jharkhand is governed by the Jharkhand Motor Vehicles Taxation (JMVT) Act, 2001. The Transport Department of Jharkhand is the regulatory authority for the movement of vehicles in the state. The administration of motor vehicle tax in the state is vested with the Department.

A vehicle insurance insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Jharkhand RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

Jharkhand Road Tax Rates

Rate chart of tax to be paid on vehicles paying one-time tax in Schedule-1 Part-"C" and Tractor & Trailer of tractor:

Stages of Registration	Vehicles paying one-time tax in Schedule-1 Part-"C" and Tractor & Trailer of tractor
More than one year but less than two years	90%
More than two year but less than three years	80%
More than three year but less than four years	75%
More than four year but less than Five years	70%
More than Five year but less than Six years	65%
More than Six year but less than Seven years	60%
More than Seven year but less than Eight years	55%
More than Eight year but less than Nine Years	50%
More than Nine year but less than Ten years	45%
More than Ten year but less than Eleven years	40%
More than Eleven year but less than Twelve years	40%
More than Twelve year but less than Thirteen years	40%
More than Thirteen year but less than Fourteen years	40%
More than Fourteen year but less than Fifteen years	30%
More than Fifteen years	30%

Rate chart for refund of one-time tax of vehicles paying one-time tax in Schedule-1

Part-"C" and Tractor & Trailer of tractor

Scale of Refund	Vehicles paying one-time tax inSchedule-1 Part-"C" and Tractor & Trailer of tractor
Within one year	70%
After one year but within two years	60%
After two year but within three years	50%
After three year but within four years	40%
After four year but within five years	30%
After five year	0

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How to Calculate Road Tax in Jharkhand

As stated above, a number of factors are considered while determining the payable road tax. Age of a vehicle, fuel type, make and manufacturer, length and width of the vehicle, engine capacity, place of manufacture, purpose (commercial or personal use), etc. are some of the elements that influence motor vehicle tax. It should be noted that number of wheels as well as seating capacity are also used to ascertain road tax.

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How to Pay Road Tax?

Road tax for private vehicles has to be deposited during the time of registration at the concerned zonal registration office or self-registration dealer. This is a one-time payment. In case of commercial vehicles, tax can be paid via e-payment on parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/

FAQs on Jharkhand Road Tax

Are there any timing restrictions for depositing road tax?

The payment process is online. There are no timing restrictions for depositing road tax.

What happens if road tax is not paid by the due date?

In case of a delay, one can pay it along with the penalty, which can go up to 100% of the road tax rate/amount.

Can road tax be paid in instalments?

Yes, road tax can also be paid on a quarterly or yearly basis for commercial vehicles, including auto and taxi.