Road Tax in Jharkhand: Fee Structure and Documents You Need

Road tax is a compulsory fee charged by all the states in India, including Jharkhand. The tax collected is used to construct and maintain roads, bridges and other infrastructures. These charges have been outlined in the Jharkhand Motor Vehicles (Taxation) Act, 2001.

The road tax in Jharkhand, however, depends on factors such as the type of vehicle, the age as well as the price. This article will discuss the different regulations surrounding road tax in Jharkhand, the calculation method and the new rates.

Who Needs to Pay Road Tax in Jharkhand?

Every owner registering a new or old vehicle in Jharkhand must pay road tax.

• New Private Vehicles: Cars, two-wheelers, scooters, and other private vehicles at the time of first registration.
• Commercial Vehicles: Goods carriers, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and buses, which pay annual or lifetime tax based on gross vehicle weight and seating capacity.
• Imported or Inter-State Transfers: Vehicles moved into Jharkhand from another state require payment of any differential tax if the home-state rate is lower.
• Re-registration After Transfer of Ownership: When ownership changes within Jharkhand, tax recalculates on the vehicle’s current value and age.

How is Road Tax Calculated in Jharkhand?

The Jharkhand road tax calculation differs based on the following factors:

• Two- and three-wheeler: For these vehicles, the road tax is calculated based on the engine capacity.
• Four-wheelers (Private): Road tax for cars is calculated based on the percentage (%) of the car's ex-showroom price.
• Commercial Vehicles: For this specific category, the road tax is calculated based on factors like weight, type of vehicle, and axle configuration.

Road Tax Rates in Jharkhand

Jharkhand road tax rate for different vehicles is shown below:

Two-wheelers

Four-wheelers (Private)

For commercial vehicles, road tax in Jharkhand varies by gross vehicle weight, passenger capacity, and use category. Rates range from 2% to 10% of vehicle cost for goods carriers, while passenger buses are levied per-seat fees that increase with vehicle age and class.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Concessions

To promote clean mobility, the Jharkhand EV Policy 2022 offers:

Note:

Vehicles in service beyond prescribed lifespans incur a green tax:

• Personal Vehicles > 15 years: Extra 10% of the payable tax.
• Transport Vehicles > 12 years: Extra 10%

How to Pay Road Tax in Jharkhand?

You can pay road tax in Jharkhand using both online and offline methods. The Jharkhand road tax may be paid as below:

Online Payment

• Visit the portal of the Jharkhand Transport Department: http://jhtransport.gov.in or https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
• Go to e-Services and then Vehicle Tax Payment.
• Type in your chassis number, engine number, ex-showroom price and RTO code.
• Upload the scanned documents of your Registration Certificate (RC) and invoice.
• Check the amount of tax calculated and penalties.
• Make payment through net banking, debit or credit card.
• Save the tax payment receipt on your computer and take a printout of it.

Offline Payment

• Go to the nearest office of RTO with:
  • Original RC and invoice.
  • Aadhaar, utility bill, voter ID
  • Photo identification (driver license, passport)
• Collect a form of challan at the counter.
• Enter vehicle and owner information.
• Fill out the form and pay the necessary fee either in cash or by demand draft.
• Take a stamped receipt with you.

In order to pay the road tax in Jharkhand, you have to know the basic vehicle details. Without this information, you cannot pay the road tax. If you're not aware, you can find the RTO vehicle details in Jharkhand here.

Penalty for Non-payment of Road Tax in Jharkhand

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• 2% Monthly Interest: On the unpaid tax amount.
• Maximum Fine: Up to ₹5,000 along with interest.
• License Suspension: C͏ontinued def͏ault can lead to RTO wit͏hholdi͏ng fi͏tness certif͏icates and number plate͏s.

Road Tax Refunds in Jharkhand

You can apply for a refund for road tax in Jharkhand if:

• Your vehicle is permanently scrapped.
• You transfer it out of Jharkhand.
• You paid duplicate tax by mistake.

Here is how you can apply for tax refunds in Jharkhand:

• Submit Form VT-33 at the local RTO.
• Attach original tax receipt, RC copy, and proof of scrappage or inter-state NOC.
• RTO verifies documents and processes refunds within 30 days.
• You receive payment via bank transfer to your registered account.

RTO Offices in Jharkhand and Contact Details

Below are some of the main RTO offices in Jharkhand with their codes:

For more details, you can also check out the full RTO list of RTO codes in Jharkhand.

Conclusion

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