Have you ever wondered why a vehicle costs different when you see it in a showroom as compared to the selling price? Well, it is because of the numerous taxes imposed on the vehicle by the state government. These taxes are a key source of revenue for meeting state expenditure. Same is the case in West Bengal.
Under Section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, all motor vehicles in the state of West Bengal are subjected to on-road taxes mentioned by the state and central government, registration charges and cost of vehicle insurance. When you purchase a vehicle, there are always two prices in consideration - on-road and ex-showroom. Usually, the on-road price is 10% more than the ex-showroom price. Therefore, always remember that when you are buying a new car or bike, you will be charged state VAT, central excise duty and central sales tax.
A motor insurance is mandatory for every vehicle registered at West Bengal RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
As mentioned before, road tax is imposed by the state and the central government. It varies within every state as it is subject to government rules and traffic regulations. This road tax is based upon numerous factors - cost price, seating & engine capacity, two/four wheeler, van, truck, wagon, etc.
On Two Wheelers
| Motorbike (up to 1 year old) | Rate |
|---|---|
| More than 80ccUp to 80cc | ₹1560 |
| More than 80cc | ₹3125 |
| More than 170cc | ₹4685 |
| More than 250cc | ₹6250 |
For a battery operated motorbike:
| Engine Capacity | On Time Tax |
|---|---|
| 2.5 km to 0.35 km | ₹1560 |
| 0.35 km to 0.50 km | ₹3125 |
| 0.50 km to 0.75 km | ₹4685 |
| More than 0.75 km | ₹6250 |
For motorbikes not plying for hire:
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 80cc | ₹100 Additional tax - 25% of the annual tax |
| More than 80cc | ₹200 |
| More than 170cc | ₹300 |
| More than 250cc | ₹400 |
On Four Wheelers
For motor vehicles under the ownership of individuals/societies under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961.
| Engine Capacity | One Time Tax | Air Conditioned Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 0-900cc | ₹10,550 | ₹4,000 |
| 900cc-1490cc | ₹13,900 | ₹7,500 |
| 1490cc-2000cc | ₹21,800 | ₹10,000 |
| 2000cc-2500cc | ₹28,000 | ₹12,500 |
| More than 2500cc | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 |
For motor vehicles owned by other:
| Engine Capacity | One Time Tax |
|---|---|
| 0-900cc | ₹11,900 |
| 900cc-1490cc | ₹15,250 |
| 1490cc-2000cc | ₹24,500 |
| 2000cc-2500cc | ₹30,000 |
| More than 2500cc | ₹32,000 |
For motor vehicles under the ownership of Industries or societies registered under the West Bengal Society Registration Act, 1961:
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax |
|---|---|
| 0-900cc | ₹600 Additional tax - 50% of the annual tax plan of ₹1000 |
| 0-1490cc | ₹800 |
| 0-2500cc | ₹1,600 |
For an omnibus registered as non-transport vehicle and has completed 10 years of service:
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax |
|---|---|
| Seating capacity up to 10 persons | ₹1,400 Additional tax – 50% of tax plus ₹100 |
| Seating capacity beyond 10 persons | ₹1,400 for 10 persons + ₹150 for each additional seat beyond 10 persons |
The most convenient way to pay road tax in West Bengal is online by visiting the official website of Motor Vehicle Department of West Bengal. For the offline payment option, you will have pay the road tax to the Regional Transport Office when you apply for vehicle registration.
What is road tax?
Road tax is the tax charged by the state and central government in order to maintain public roads and highways across India. It varies from state to state and is calculated based on factors like engine capacity, seating capacity, unladen weight and cost price.
What is an ex-showroom price?
An ex-showroom price is the cost price at which an authorised car dealer purchases a car or bike from the manufacturer including the tax paid to the state government as cost of procurement.
What is on-road price
On-road price of a vehicle includes state VAT, central excise duty and central sales tax. Also, registration and cost of insurance is also applicable in most cases.
