Odisha Road Tax

Odisha road ax is levied by the state government and laid down in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicle Act 1988. The price of the new vehicle does not end by paying the ex-showroom price. There are additional charges needed to pay for registration and road tax. In this article, we look at the Odisha Road Tax rate and applicability in detail.

Calculating Road Tax

In Odisha, the tax is not imposed only by the central government. The state has the own way of charging the road tax, and it follows the Central Motor Vehicle Act, but the state levied and calculated by the make and the model and also the laden weight of a vehicle. The state also looks at the use of the vehicle by which commercial vehicle incur certain higher slab. In Odisha, the luxury vehicle is made to pay higher than 1% compared to the other vehicles on the time of purchase.

Payment of Road Tax

The road tax payment in Odisha gets differed subject to home state vehicle and other state vehicles. Home state vehicles tax is paid in advance to the concern regional transport office (RTO) or any RTO office where the vehicle is registered. Other state vehicles can be paid through the State Transport Authority. The mode of payment can be made either through cash or demand draft. In case if a vehicle is under an annual tax of less then Rs 500 should be paid a minimum of two quarters in advance and turn government will give five per cent rebate.

Road Tax Rates

Vehicles at the time of registration are listed below

Two-wheelers Not Exceeding 91 -Kg unladen-weight	Two-wheelers exceeding a 91-Kg unladen-weight	Motor Cars, Omnibuses Jeeps, Motor Cabs for personal use and not exceeding 762 Kg unladen-weight	Motor Cars, Jeeps, Motor Cabs for personal use and not exceeding between 762 to 1524 Kg unladen-weight	Motor Cars, Omnibuses Jeeps, Motor Cabs for personal use and not exceeding 1524 Kg unladen-weight
RS 1500 or 5% of the cost of the vehicle which is higher	RS 2000 or 5% of the cost of the vehicle which is higher	5% of the cost of the vehicle or 10 times the annual tax which is higher	5% of the cost of the vehicle or 10 times the annual tax which is higher	5% of the cost of the vehicle or 10 times the annual tax which is higher

Pre-registered Vehicles and Age Slabs

Period	Two-wheelers Not Exceeding 91 -Kg ULW	Two- wheelers exceeding 91-Kg ULW	Motor Cars, Omnibuses Jeeps, Motor Cabs for personal use and not exceeding 762 Kg unladen weight	Motor Cars, Omnibuses Jeeps, Motor Cabs for personal use and not exceeding 762 to 1524 Kg unladen- weight	Motor Cars, Omnibuses Jeeps, Motor Cabs for personal use and not exceeding1524 Kg unladen- weight
>than one year old	1500	2000	9800	14100	20800
In case 1 to 2 years	1400	1870	9100	13100	18400
In case 2 to 3 years	1300	1740	8400	12100	17000
In case 3 to 4 years	1200	1610	7700	11100	15500
In case 4 to 5 years	1100	1480	7000	10100	14100
In case 5 to 6 years	1000	1350	6300	9100	12700
In case 6 to 7 years	900	1220	5600	8100	11300
In case 7 to 8 years	800	1090	4900	7000	9900
In case 8 to 9 years	700	960	4200	6000	8500
In case 9 to 10 years	600	830	3500	5000	7100
In case 10 to 11 years	500	700	2800	4000	5700
In case 11 to 12 years	400	570	2100	3000	4200
In case 12 to 13 years	300	440	1400	2000	2800
In case More than 13 years of age	Equivalent Annual Tax	Equivalent to Annual Tax	Equivalent to Annual Tax	Equivalent to Annual Tax	Equivalent to Annual Tax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Odisha Road Tax Rates and Payment Details.

The Odisha road tax is a tax levied by the state government of Odisha on vehicles as per the Central Motor Vehicle Act 1988. It is calculated based on factors such as the make and model of the vehicle, its laden weight, and its intended use (personal or commercial).

The Odisha road tax is calculated based on the cost of the vehicle, its unladen weight, and its intended use. For example, luxury vehicles are required to pay a higher tax rate of over 1% at the time of purchase. The specific rates are provided in the article for different vehicle categories.

The Odisha road tax is paid at the time of vehicle registration. For vehicles registered in Odisha, the tax is paid in advance to the concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO). For vehicles registered in other states, the tax can be paid through the State Transport Authority.

Yes, if the annual road tax for a vehicle is less than Rs. 500, the vehicle owner can pay for at least two quarters in advance and receive a 5% rebate from the government.

The article provides a detailed table outlining the Odisha road tax rates for pre-registered vehicles of different ages, ranging from one year old to more than 13 years old. The rates decrease as the vehicle's age increases.

The Odisha road tax is typically paid at the time of vehicle registration. However, for vehicles older than 13 years, the tax is equivalent to the annual tax and needs to be renewed annually.

Yes, the Odisha road tax rates differ for two-wheelers and four-wheelers (cars, omnibuses, jeeps, and motor cabs). The rates are generally higher for four-wheelers, especially those with higher unladen weights.

The Odisha road tax can be paid either through cash or by demand draft at the concerned RTO or State Transport Authority, depending on whether the vehicle is registered in Odisha or another state.

No, the Odisha road tax rates differ for personal and commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles generally incur higher tax rates compared to personal vehicles of the same category and unladen weight.

The article does not mention any information about refunds on the Odisha road tax if a vehicle is sold. However, it is advisable to check with the concerned RTO or transport authorities for their policies and procedures regarding such cases.