Road tax in India is imposed by both the central as well as the state government. Road tax imposed is subject to the government rules, traffic regulation, etc. This is why road tax is different from state to state. When you are purchasing the vehicle, you will be charged the central excise duty, central sales tax and state VAT. The road tax is calculated on the engine capacity, seating capacity and cost price. Road tax is different for trucks, vans, cars, two wheelers, etc.
Tax on 2 Wheelers:
The tax charged on 2 wheelers is based on the cost of the vehicle and its age. The following is the rates for lifetime tax on motor cycle are as follows:
| Motor Cycle – New Up to One Year | Rate |
| Up to 80 cc | Rs.1,560 |
| Above 80 cc | Rs.3,125 |
| Above 170 cc | Rs.4,685 |
| Above 250 cc | Rs.6,250 |
Lifetime tax on the battery operated motorcycle are:
| Engine Capacity | One Time Tax |
| Beyond 2.5 km up to 0.35 km | Rs.1,560 |
| Beyond 0.35 km up to 0.50 km | Rs.3,125 |
| Beyond 0.50 km up to 0.75 km | Rs.4,685 |
| Beyond 0.75 km | Rs.6,250 |
Rates for motor cycles not plying for hire:
| Engine Capacity | Annual Tax |
| Enquire capacity up to 80 cc | Rs.100
Additional tax – 25% of the annual tax |
| Enquire capacity up to 170 cc | Rs.200 |
| Enquire capacity up to 250 cc | Rs.300 |
| Enquire capacity above 250 cc | Rs.400 |
Tax on 4 Wheelers:
Tax on four wheeler is determined on the use of the vehicle and its classification. The following are the rates for motor vehicle owned by individual or societies under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961:
| Engine Capacity | One Time Tax | Special Fee for Air Conditioned Vehicles |
| Up to 900 cc | Rs.10,550 | Rs.4,000 |
| Beyond 900 cc up to 1490 cc | Rs.13,900 | Rs.7,500 |
| Beyond 1490 cc up to 2000 cc | Rs.21,800 | Rs.10,000 |
| Beyond 2000 cc up to 2500 cc | Rs.28,000 | Rs.12,500 |
| Beyond 2500 cc | Rs.30,000 | Rs.15,000 |
Rate for motor car owned by others:
| Engine Capacity | One Time Tax |
| Up to 900 cc | Rs.11,900 |
| Up to 1490 cc | Rs.15,250 |
| Up to 2000 cc | Rs.24,500 |
| Up to 2500 cc | Rs.30,000 |
| Beyond 2500 cc | Rs.32,000 |
Annual tax for motor car owned by Industrial or societies registered under the West Bengal Society Registration Act, 1961:
| Capacity | Annual Tax |
| Enquire capacity up to 900 cc | Rs.600
Additional tax – 50% of the annual tax plan of Rs.1,000. |
| Enquire capacity up to 1490 cc | Rs.800 |
| Enquire capacity above 2500 cc | Rs.1,600 |
The rate for Omni bus registered as non-transport vehicle and that which completed 10 years are as follows:
| Capacity | Annual Tax |
| With seating capacity up to 10 persons | Rs.1,400
Additional tax – 50% of tax plus Rs.100 |
| With seating capacity beyond 10 persons | Rs.1,400 for 10 persons + Rs.150 for each additional seat beyond 10 persons. |
How to pay Road Tax in West Bengal?
The road tax is to be paid to the Regional Transport Office when you are registering your vehicle. You will have to provide the registration documents of the vehicle and other supporting document. You can also pay the tax online at the official website of Motor Vehicle Department of West Bengal.
