Karnataka Road Tax
The Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act determines how much road tax must be paid in the state. Some of the factors that determine the amount of road tax that be paid are the type of vehicle and the vehicle’s age.
The on-road prices in Karnataka (Capital City: Bangalore) are actually the price that the manufacturer determines plus the cost of registration, taxes due (central and state) and the cost of insurance for the vehicle.
Latest Update on Karnataka Road Tax
- A 3% additional fee will be levied on all transport vehicles in Karnataka.
- The government has introduced a new lifetime tax on electric vehicles exceeding Rs 25 lakh.
- This tax is 10% of the vehicle's cost and will be collected during registration.
How to Calculate Road Tax in Karnataka?
The factors that determine the amount of road tax that must be paid is Karnataka are mentioned below:
- Age of the vehicle
- Whether the vehicle is going to be used for commercial or private purposes.
- The cost of the vehicle.
- The fuel type.
- The engine capacity.
- The seating capacity.
Karnataka Road Tax on Two-Wheelers
The tax charged on two wheelers is dependent on the cost of the vehicle and the age and are mentioned below:
Vehicle category | Road Tax Applicable |
New vehicle that costs less than Rs. 50,000 | 10% |
New vehicles that cost more than Rs. 50,000 | 12% |
Vehicles that run on electricity | 4% |
Vehicles that are less than 5 years old | 73% to 93% |
Vehicles that are 5 years to 10 years old | 49% to 69% |
Vehicles that are 10 to 15 years old | 45% to 25% |
Karnataka Road Tax on Three-Wheelers
Vehicle Category | Road Tax |
New Auto-Rickshaw | Rs.2,500 |
Karnataka Road Tax on Four-Wheelers
The tax on four-wheelers can depend on the use of the vehicle and its classification too and are mentioned below:
Vehicle category | Road Tax Applicable |
New vehicle that costs less than Rs. 5 lakhs | 13% of the cost of the vehicles |
New vehicles that cost Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 10 lakhs | 14% of the cost of the vehicles |
New vehicles that cost Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs | 17% of the cost of the vehicles |
New vehicles that cost more than Rs. 20 lakhs | 18% of the cost of the vehicles |
Vehicles that run on electricity | 4% of the cost of the vehicles |
Vehicles that are less than 5 years old | 75% to 93% |
Vehicles that are 5 years to 10 years old | 49% to 69% |
Vehicles that are 10 to 15 years old | 45% to 25% |
Karnataka Road Tax on Commercial Vehicles
Vehicle category | Road Tax Applicable |
New vehicle that costs less than Rs. 5 lakhs | 13% of the cost of the vehicles |
New vehicles that cost Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 10 lakhs | 14% of the cost of the vehicles |
New vehicles that cost Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs | 17% of the cost of the vehicles |
New vehicles that cost more than Rs. 20 lakhs | 18% of the cost of the vehicles |
Vehicles that run on electricity | 4% of the cost of the vehicles |
Vehicles that are less than 5 years old | 75% to 93% |
Vehicles that are 5 years to 10 years old | 49% to 69% |
Vehicles that are 10 to 15 years old | 45% to 25% |
How to pay Road Tax in Karnataka?
The road tax in Karnataka can be paid both online and offline are the processes are mentioned below:
Offline
- Visit the nearest RTO.
- Submit the relevant documents.
- Complete the verification process.
- Next, the payment must be made.
Online
- Visit https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
- Select ‘Online Services’.
- Choose ‘Vehicle Related Services’.
- Select Karnataka as the state.
- Choose the RTO.
- The registration number must be entered.
- The relevant details must be provided.
- Once the verification process has been completed, the tax can be paid.
- Download the receipt.
Required Documents to Pay Road Tax in Karnataka
Given below is the list of documents you will have to submit in order to pay your road tax in Karnataka:
- Proof of address such as Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, ration card, rental agreement, utility bill, etc.
- Form number KMVT14 (if your vehicle is from different state).
- A copy of the invoice of the vehicle.
- Registration certificate of the vehicle.
- No Objection Certificate.
- A copy of your valid insurance policy clearly stating your vehicle is insured.
Penalty for not Paying Road Tax in Karnataka
In Karnataka, a vehicle from a different state can be used for a year without the road tax paid. No interest will be levied in case the tax is paid within 30 days. However, if the road tax is not paid within the last date, the vehicle will be impounded. Only once the road tax payment has been made will the vehicle be released.
It is vital that the road tax is paid in case you wish to use the vehicle in Karnataka. Mentioned above is the process on how the road tax can be paid and the documents that must be submitted.
FAQs on Karnataka Road Tax
- Can I pay my Karnataka Road Tax online?
Yes, the Karnataka Road Tax can be paid online.
- Will lifetime tax be levied if a vehicle is registered in a different state?
No, you would not be required to pay any lifetime tax if your vehicle has been registered in another state but being driven in Karnataka until and unless the vehicle has been on road for more than a year.
- What are the factors that are taken into consideration while calculating road tax in Karnataka?
Some of the factors that are taken into consideration while calculating road tax in Karnataka are the age of the vehicle, the original date on which the vehicle was registered, engine capacity, seating capacity, etc.
- Is it compulsory to get KA registration (Change of Address) after paying road TAX?
Yes, you will have 30 days to register your vehicle after you have paid your road tax.
- Will a receipt be provided once the road tax is paid?
Yes, a receipt will be provided once the road tax is paid.
- What is the procedure to pay the road tax in Bengaluru for another state bike?
You will need to visit the nearest RTO and submit the relevant documents and pay the road tax for another state bike.
- Can the Karnataka road tax receipt be downloaded online?
Yes, you can visit the official website of Parivahan to download the road tax receipt.
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