Delhi Road Tax

Road taxes are levied by the Indian Government in order to maintain the country's state highway and national highway. The collected funds are used to improve road infrastructure and help the commuters. In addition to this, road taxes ensure that road safety and security is maintained. In this article, we look at the Delhi Road Tax in detail.

Calculation of Road Tax in Delhi

Road taxes in Delhi are calculated based on factors such as the type of vehicle (two wheelers or four wheelers and the purpose of use such as personal or transportation of goods. Moreover, the making, model, seating capacity, engine capacity are also taken into consideration. According to Section 3 of the

Delhi Motor Vehicle Taxation Act 1962, all vehicle owners are required to pay road tax at the time of registration.

Tax for Two Wheelers in Delhi

Given below are the taxation for the two-wheelers in Delhi.

Type of Passenger Vehicles	Applicable Tax
Motorcycle below 50 cc (Mopeds, Auto Cycles)	Rs. 650.00
Motor Cycles and Scooters above 50 cc	Rs. 1,220.00
Tri-Cycles	Rs. 1,525.00
Motor Cycle with sewing trailer	Rs. 1,525.00 + Rs. 465.00

Tax for Four Wheelers in Delhi

The road tax for four wheelers in Delhi is estimated on the making, model. seating capacity, age and other factors. Given below is the road tax on cars and other four-wheeler vehicles in Delhi.

Type of Passenger Vehicles	Applicable Tax
Motor Cars below 1000 kg	Rs. 3,815.00
Motor Cars above 1000 kg but does not exceed 1500 kg.	Rs. 4,880.00
Motor Car exceed than 1500 kg. but does not exceed 2000 kg.	Rs. 7,020.00
Motor Car more than 2000 kg.	Rs. 7,020.00 +Rs. 4570.00 + at 2000.00 for every 1000kg additional.

Road Tax for Goods Vehicles in Delhi

The loading capacity of Goods vehicles	Applicable Road Tax
Vehicles that are not above 1 Tonne	Rs. 665.00
Exceeds 1 Tonne but not above 2 Tonne	Rs. 940.00
Exceeds 2 Tonne but not above 4 Tonne	Rs. 1,430.00
Exceeds 4 Tonne but not above 6 Tonne	Rs. 1,915.00
Exceeds 6 Tonne but not above 8 Tonne	Rs. 2,375.00
Exceeds 8 Tonne but not above 9 Tonne	Rs. 2,865.00
Exceeds 9 Tonne but not above 10 Tonne	Rs. 3,320.00
More than 10 Tonne	Rs. 3,320.00+ at Rs. 470 per Tonne

Taxation for Inter-State Vehicle Transfer

There is no necessity for vehicle owners to pay road tax to transfer vehicles from one state to another to get a new registration number only when all the state governments implement a recommendation of s group of state transport ministers (GoM). This is applicable to vehicles that are more than two years old or where the difference in tax rate between the two states is less than 2%.

Payment of Road Tax in Delhi

For private vehicles in Delhi, it is a one-time payment by which the vehicle owners have to deposit the tax at the time of registration at Delhi Zonal Registration office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Delhi Road Tax Information for Vehicles.

The road tax in Delhi is calculated based on factors such as the type of vehicle (two-wheeler or four-wheeler), the purpose of use (personal or transportation of goods), the make and model, seating capacity, and engine capacity.

For private vehicles in Delhi, road tax is a one-time payment that vehicle owners have to deposit at the time of registration at the Delhi Zonal Registration office.

The road tax for two-wheelers in Delhi is fixed based on the engine capacity. For example, motorcycles below 50cc (mopeds, auto cycles) pay Rs. 650, while motorcycles and scooters above 50cc pay Rs. 1,220.

The road tax for a sedan car in Delhi depends on its weight. For motor cars below 1000 kg, the tax is Rs. 3,815, while for cars above 1000 kg but not exceeding 1500 kg, the tax is Rs. 4,880.

For goods vehicles in Delhi, the road tax is calculated based on the loading capacity. The tax ranges from Rs. 665 for vehicles not above 1 tonne to Rs. 3,320 plus an additional Rs. 470 per tonne for vehicles above 10 tonnes.

There is no need to pay road tax when transferring a vehicle from another state to Delhi for a new registration number, provided the vehicle is more than two years old or the difference in tax rate between the two states is less than 2%.

The road tax levied in Delhi is used to maintain the state's highway and national highway infrastructure, improve road infrastructure, and ensure road safety and security for commuters.

For motor cars with a seating capacity of more than 10 people in Delhi, the road tax is calculated based on the weight of the vehicle. The tax starts at Rs. 7,020 for cars exceeding 1500 kg but not exceeding 2000 kg, and increases for heavier vehicles.

The article does not mention any specific exemptions or discounts on road tax in Delhi. The tax is calculated based on the factors mentioned, such as vehicle type, weight, and seating capacity.

The article does not provide information on whether road tax can be paid in installments in Delhi. It mentions that for private vehicles, the tax is a one-time payment at the time of registration.