Road Tax in Gujarat: A Complete Guide

If you’re planning on buying a new vehicle in Gujarat, be it a bike, a top-spec SUV or even a commercial vehicle, you’ll need to budget for more than just fuel and insurance. Road tax in Gujarat is a non-negotiable part of vehicle ownership, charged upfront and regulated by the Gujarat Motor Vehicles Tax Act. Besides being your entry ticket to Gujarat’s fast lanes, road tax funds the maintenance and development of the state’s road infrastructure.

However, Gujarat’s road tax system isn’t as straightforward as one might expect. The tax rate varies based on your vehicle’s type, price, fuel type, and more. And if you're buying a used vehicle or shifting one from another state, there’s a whole other set of considerations to take into account. We’ll make things easier with this quick and easy roadmap to everything related to road tax in Gujarat.

Who Must Pay Road Tax in Gujarat?

Road tax in Gujarat is mandatory for:

• All private vehicle owners buying or registering a vehicle in Gujarat.
• Commercial vehicle operators, such as fleet owners and transporters.

• Owners who are transferring their vehicles from another state to Gujarat.

   

In case you are driving a bike or a car or have a goods carrier, you have to pay road tax in Gujarat as a lump sum or in periodic installments (particularly for commercial vehicles).

How is Road Tax Calculated in Gujarat?

The road tax in Gujarat is not uniform. It differs based on these conditions:

Factors Affecting Road Tax:

• Vehicle Type – Two-wheeler, four-wheeler, auto-rickshaw, etc.
• Engine Capacity – Vehicles with larger cc engines tend to attract more tax.
• Ex-showroom Price – More expensive cars will attract more road tax.
• Fuel Type – Petrol, diesel, and EVs can have varying implications on tax.
• Vehicle Usage – Personal vehicle or commercial vehicle.

• Age of the Vehicle – New vehicles are taxed differently from used vehicles.

   

Suppose you're buying a new petrol car in Gujarat priced at ₹8 lakh. Since it's a private four-wheeler under ₹10 lakh, you'll pay 6% of ₹8 lakh which equals ₹48,000 as road tax.

Road Tax Rates in Gujarat

Here's a detailed table of the road tax in Gujarat across various vehicle types:

Note: Road tax collected from private vehicles is valid for 15 years, while commercial vehicles are charged annually or per seat based on class.

How to Pay Road Tax in Gujarat?

You can pay Gujarat Road Tax online and offline.

Online Payment (through the Parivahan portal):

1. Visit Parivahan Portal
2. Go to Online Services > Vehicle Related Services.
3. Select Gujarat as your state.
4. Choose your RTO and click Proceed.
5. Click Pay Your Tax.
6. Enter your vehicle registration number and the chassis number in the last five digits.
7. Verify details and make payment online.

8. You'll receive a receipt once payment is made. Keep this for your records.

    

Offline Payment:

1. Visit your nearest RTO office.
2. Fill out the required tax form.
3. Submit documents like:

• RC (Registration Certificate)
• Invoice of purchase
• Address & ID proof

4. Make payment via cash, cheque, or DD.

Penalty for Late Payment of Road Tax in Gujarat

Don't delay paying your road tax, because you will be penalised. If payment is delayed by more than 3 months, the Gujarat state government charges 18% of the tax amount due as a penalty. And this penalty keeps on growing with each delay.

So, if your road tax is ₹10,000 and you have delayed paying it by over 3 months, you will need to pay ₹11,800 (with the penalty).

Road Tax Refund in Gujarat

Refund is possible but only in the following cases:

• Scrapping or deregistering the vehicle
• Relocation to another state and registering the vehicle in the new state

• Double deduction of tax by error

   

You will have to submit documents such as vehicle deregistration documents, new RTO registration proof (if migrated), and duplicate payment proof to avail of a refund. 

RTO Offices in Gujarat

Here are some of the common RTO offices and their codes in Gujarat:

If you want the RTO details of Gujarat, then view the entire list of RTO vehicle details in Gujarat on the CARS24 website here. It includes addresses, codes, and numbers in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and more.

Conclusion

Paying your road tax in Gujarat isn’t just a formality; it’s a legal obligation that helps keep the roads you drive on functional and safe. Whether you own a bike, a car, or a commercial vehicle, make sure you pay on time to avoid penalties and legal troubles. If you ever feel confused or overwhelmed, you can count on CARS24 to simplify all things cars, from buying used cars to accessing accurate RTO data.