A Comprehensive Guide to Road Tax in Odisha

Home to some of the most noteworthy temples in the country, Odisha is a State located in Eastern India. From the sacred Bindusagar Lake to breathtaking Mukteshvara Temple, this State has a lot to offer its residents.

If you live here, it is important for you to know the working of the Odisha road tax system, and pay your tax on time. Since Odisha follows a lifetime taxation system, you can simply pay your tax when you register your car and get driving hassle-free!

So, we’ve compiled a guide for you to understand and pay road taxes online stress-free and within minutes!

How is Road Tax Calculated in Odisha?

Each State chooses different parameters and rules to levy road taxes. In Odisha, the motor vehicle tax is calculated based on factors like the vehicle’s make, model, use, and unladen weight.

Road Tax for Two-Wheelers

Vehicle Price	One-Time Tax Amount (in percentage)
A two-wheeler priced below ₹5 Lakh	6% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price
A two-wheeler priced between ₹5 Lakh and ₹10 Lakh	8% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price
A two-wheeler priced between ₹10 Lakh and ₹20 Lakh	10% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price
A two-wheeler priced between ₹20 Lakh and ₹40 Lakh	12% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price
A two-wheeler priced above ₹40 Lakh	20% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price

Road Tax for Four-Wheelers 

Vehicle Price	One-Time Tax Amount (in percentage)
A four-wheeler priced below ₹5 Lakh	6% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price
A four-wheeler priced between ₹5 Lakh and ₹10 Lakh	8% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price
A four-wheeler priced between ₹10 Lakh and ₹20 Lakh	10% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price
A four-wheeler priced between ₹20 Lakh and ₹40 Lakh	12% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price
A four-wheeler priced above ₹40 Lakh	20% of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles

The Vehicle’s Gross Weight	Amount (in Rs.) per Year	Additional tax (in Rs.) per Year
Under 1000 kg	₹540	-
Between 1000 kg and 2000 kg	₹2,356	-
Between 2000 kg and 5000 kg	₹2,446	₹444
Between 5000 kg and 10,000 kg	₹3,773	₹1,182
Between 10,000 kg and 13,000 kg	₹5,363	₹1,816
Between 13,000 kg and 16,200 kg	₹7,800	₹2,640
Between 16,000 kg and 25,000 kg	₹14,000	₹5,000
Between 25,000 kg and 31,000 kg	₹19,000	₹7,000
Between 31,000 and 35,200 kg	₹23,000	₹9,000
Above 35,200 kg	₹23,000 + ₹500 per 500 kg or part thereof	₹9,000 + ₹500 per 500 kg or part thereof

Green Tax

In an attempt to curb air pollution, the State of Odisha levies a ‘Green Tax’ of ₹4,000 on transport vehicles aged 15 years from its date of registration and a ₹1,000 for non-transport vehicles aged 15 years from its date of registration.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Odisha?

Paying road tax online in Odisha is quite simple using the Vahan 4.0 portal. To get started, read these steps and pay up within minutes!

1. Visit the Vahan Citizen Services Portal.
2. Enter your vehicle’s registration number, State, and RTO.

3. Click on ‘I accept’ followed by ‘Proceed’.

4. Click on ‘Pay Your Tax.’
5. Enter your registration number.

6. Now you can pay your road tax through the payment gateway that appears on your screen.
7. Once you’ve made your payment successfully, you can print or download the receipt.

What is the Road Tax Penalty in Odisha?

If you’ve failed to pay your road tax within the stipulated time, you will be faced with a fine amounting to twice the outstanding tax due plus the actual tax amount.

The Bottom Line

As we conclude this guide to pay your road tax online in Odisha, we’re certain that you’re equipped with all the necessary information to do so seamlessly. However, if you get confused at any step along the way, feel free to come back to this blog and read through the steps again!

FAQs

Q. How often do I need to pay road tax in Odisha?

You need to pay the road tax only once when you purchase a new vehicle. If you delay the payment beyond the specified window, you may incur penalties. If you transfer your vehicle from one State to another, you need to re-register your vehicle and pay the road tax in the new State.

Q. Which State in India has the highest amount of road tax?

Karnataka charges the highest amount of road tax in India.

Q. Is the road tax refund process online? 

Unfortunately, the road tax refund process is not online. If you wish to apply for a road tax refund, you need to visit the nearest RTO and complete the process of applying for a road tax refund. 

Q. Where can I check the status of road tax in Odisha?

You can check the road tax status in Odisha on the Parivahan website. You only require the registration number of your vehicle to check and pay road tax online.

Q. What vehicles are exempted from paying road tax in Odisha?

Two- and four-wheeled electric vehicles are exempted from paying road tax in Odisha.

Check the Tax Rates in Other States

Andhra Pradesh Road Tax	Manipur Road Tax
Arunachal Pradesh Road Tax	Meghalaya Road Tax
Assam Road Tax	Mizoram Road Tax
Bihar Road Tax	Nagaland Road Tax
Chhattisgarh Road Tax	Odisha Road Tax
Goa Road Tax	Punjab Road Tax
Gujarat Road Tax	Rajasthan Road Tax
Haryana Road Tax	Sikkim Road Tax
Himachal Pradesh Road Tax	Tamil Nadu Road Tax
Jharkhand Road Tax	Telangana Road Tax
Karnataka Road Tax	Tripura Road Tax
Kerala Road Tax	Uttar Pradesh Road Tax
Madhya Pradesh Road Tax	Uttarakhand Road Tax
Maharashtra Road Tax	West Bengal Road Tax