Sikkim Road Tax Guide: Rates & Online Payment

From glaciers to alpine meadows and wildflowers, Sikkim is a breathtaking State to live in. All major highways in the State of Sikkim are well-maintained but due to frequent changes in weather, require frequent repairs.  

If you’re a resident or planning to move to the State, it is crucial for you to know the working of the Sikkim road tax system. We’ve compiled a guide for you to understand and pay road taxes online hassle-free and within minutes!

How is Road Tax Calculated in Sikkim?

Each State chooses different parameters and rules to levy road taxes. In Sikkim, the motor vehicle tax is calculated based on the vehicle’s type, engine capacity, weight, and seating capacity.

Road Tax for Two-Wheelers

The capacity of the vehicle's engine	Rate of taxation
Between 80 and 170 cc in engine capacity	₹200
Under 80 cc engine capacity	₹100
Over 250 cc engine capacity	₹400
Between 170 and 250 cc engine capacity	₹300

Road Tax for Four-Wheelers (For Existing Vehicles)

The capacity of the vehicle's engine	Rate of taxation
Under 900 cc engine capacity	₹1,000
1490 to 2000 cc engine capacity	₹2,500
900 to 1490 cc engine capacity	₹1,200
Over 2000 cc engine capacity	₹3,000

Road Tax for Four-Wheelers (For New Vehicles)

The weight of vehicles and their seating arrangements	Rates of taxation
Maxi-sized vehicles that are not being used	₹125
The maxi vehicle	₹230
Weights between 500 kg and 2000 kg	A total of ₹871 plus ₹9 for an additional 250 Kg
A vehicle weighing no more than 500 kilograms	₹871
Vehicles weighing between 4,000 and 8,000 kilograms	₹2,451 + ₹73 for an addition of 250 Kg
The weight of a vehicle varies from 2000 to 4000 kilograms	₹1,465+ ₹125 for an additional 250 Kg
Over 8000 kg weighing vehicles	₹3,241+ ₹99 for 250 Kg more

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles

A detailed description of the vehicle	Rate of Taxation
No more than 900 cubic centimetres of engine capacity	₹1,000
Between 900 CC and 1490 CC is the engine's capacity	₹1,200
Between 1490 and 2000 cc is the engine capacity	₹2,500
Over 2000 CC engine capacity	₹3,000

Road Tax for Transport Vehicles

The type of vehicle	Applicable token tax
Maxi cabs based on seat capacity	₹230
Seating capacity of other vehicles	₹125
Vehicles weighing up to 500 Kg	₹871
Vehicles weighing 500 to 2,000 Kg	₹871 + ₹99 for every additional 250 Kg
Vehicles weighing between 2,000 and 4,000 Kg	₹1,465+ ₹124 for additional 250 Kg
Vehicles weighing between 4,000 and 8,000 Kg	₹2,451+ ₹73 for every additional 250 Kg
Over 8,000 Kg	₹3,241+ ₹99 for every additional 250 Kg

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Sikkim?

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

Visit the Vahan Citizen Services Portal.

Enter your vehicle’s registration number, State, and RTO. 

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

Click on ‘Pay Your Tax.’

Enter your registration number.

Now you can pay your road tax through the payment gateway that appears on your screen.

Once you’ve made your payment successfully, you can print or download the receipt.

What is the Road Tax Penalty in Sikkim?

If you’ve failed to pay your road tax within the stipulated time, you will be faced with a fine of ₹500.

The Bottom Line

As we conclude this guide to pay your road tax online in Sikkim, 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

1. How often do I need to pay road tax in Sikkim?

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.

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

Karnataka charges the highest amount of road tax in India.

3. 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. 

4. Where can I check the status of road tax in Sikkim?

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

5. What vehicles are exempted from paying road tax in Sikkim?

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

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