Punjab Road Tax

About the Punjab Transportation Department

Punjab Transport Department is equipped with advanced technology for efficient execution of its duties and responsibilities, as specified by law. Having been empowered with technology for more than a decade, the seamless execution of VAHAN and SARATHI, is coupled with systematic management of the Transport Department.

Punjab boasts of being the first state in India to have included Vahan and Sarathi throughout the state. The Punjab Transportation Department has successfully embraced digitisation, automating processes, making data accessible and connecting with citizens through mobile messages and new-age online platforms.

Punjab has an extensive network of 11 RTAs, 80 SDMs and 32 Automated Driving Test Tracks at strategic locations across the state to ensure easy accessibility for citizens across the state.

As discussed above, the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, governs the regulations regarding calculation, execution and collection of Punjab Road Tax. Provision 213 thoroughly explains the rules to be followed during calculation of Punjab Road Tax and issuance of registration certificates and fitness certificates for vehicles, permissions for opening of driving schools to conduct necessary training for safe driving.

Punjab Road Tax Calculation for two Whelers

Punjab Road Tax rates are determined by the provisions of Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924. These rates are as follows:

Calculation of Punjab Road Tax as per the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924 (Post-amendment of the law in 1993) Rates of Punjab Road Tax to be paid under the provisions of the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924, post the amendment of the act in 1993, are as follows:

Motor Cycles up to 50 C.C - 1.5% of the cost of the vehicle Motor Cycles above 50 C.C - 3% of the cost of the vehicle

Four Wheelers for Personal Use - 2% of the cost of the vehicle

The above payments can be made through a lump sum amount. Non-payment of Punjab Road Tax attracts a penalty between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 5,000. Rates of Punjab Road Tax to be paid under the provisions of the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924, post the amendment of the act in 1993, are as follows:

• Calculation of Punjab Road Tax as per the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924 (before the amendment of the law in 1993) Rates for Punjab Road Tax for vehicles that have registered before the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924, came into force:

• Under three years of age

Two Wheelers not exceeding 91 Kg Unladen Weight - Rs 120 to be paid as lump sum Two Wheelers exceeding 91 Kg Unladen Weight – Rs 400 to be paid as lump sum

• Between 3 and 6 years

Two Wheelers not exceeding 91 Kg Unladen Weight - Rs 90 to be paid as lump sum Two Wheelers exceeding 91 Kg Unladen Weight - Rs 300 to be paid as lump sum

• Between 6 and 9 years

Two Wheelers not exceeding 91 Kg Unladen Weight - Rs 60 to be paid as lump sum Two Wheelers exceeding 91 Kg Unladen Weight - Rs 200 to be paid as lump sum

• More than 9 years

Two Wheelers not exceeding 91 Kg Unladen Weight – Rs. 30 to be paid as lump sum Two Wheelers exceeding 91 Kg Unladen Weight – Rs. 100 to be paid as lump sum

Punjab Road Tax Calculation for Four Wheelers

The Punjab Road Taxes for four wheelers, as provided by the Punjab Motor Vehicle Act, 1924.

• Under the age of three years

4 Wheelers with up to 4 Seats – Rs. 1800 as a lump sum 4 Wheelers with up to 5 Seats – Rs. 2100 as a lump sum 4 Wheelers with up to 6 Seats – Rs. 2400 as a lump sum

• Between 3 and 6 years

4 Wheelers with up to 4 Seats – Rs. 1500 as a lump sum 4 Wheelers with up to 5 Seats – Rs. 1650 as a lump sum 4 Wheelers with up to 6 Seats – Rs. 1800 as a lump sum

• Between 6 and 9 years

4 Wheelers with up to 4 Seats – Rs. 1200 as a lump sum 4 Wheelers with up to 5 Seats – Rs. 1200 as a lump sum 4 Wheelers with up to 6 Seats – Rs. 1200 as a lump sum

• More than 9 years

4 Wheelers with up to 4 Seats – Rs. 900 as a lump sum 4 Wheelers with up to 5 Seats – Rs. 750 as a lump sum 4 Wheelers with up to 6 Seats – Rs. 7500 as a lump sum

All of the above Punjab Road Taxes can be paid as a lump sum on a quarterly basis.