Road Tax in Ghaziabad

Road tax is the charge levied on vehicles by the state governments in India. As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 every vehicle owner in possession of a vehicle either for personal or commercial use is mandated to pay road tax to the registered Regional Transport Office (RTO). The taxes can either be paid yearly or as a one-time payment, depending on the rules and regulations of the state. As Ghaziabad is located in Uttar Pradesh, the road tax in Ghaziabad is the same as what’s applicable across the state. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the road tax rates in Ghaziabad and how to pay these charges easily.

• Road tax in Ghaziabad is levied on those people who have bought a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler for personal or commercial reasons. This taxation finds legal recourse U/s3 of the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicle Taxation Act.

• The money collected through taxes is used by the government in the maintenance and upkeep of national roads and highways to make traveling easy and secure for commuters.

• The amount to be charged depends on components like the capacity of the engine, the make and the type of the vehicle, how many people can the vehicle accommodate, what was the price of the vehicle, and the weight of the automobile, among other things.

• According to the Taxation Act, every vehicle/automobile buyer has to give road tax right after they have made a purchase of the vehicle along with the registration charges.

• Every vehicle owner must pay road tax in India, though the pricing may differ from state to state, depending on the rules and regulations and re-registration formalities expected from states.

Type of Bike	Tax Amount (on original price)
Weighing below 90 Kg	Rs.150
2-wheeler costing Rs. 0.20 Lakh	2%
2-wheeler costing between Rs. 0.20 Lakh and Rs. 0.60 Lakh	4%
2-wheeler priced between Rs. 0.60 Lakh and Rs. 2 Lakh	6%
2-wheeler priced over 2 Lakh	8%

In Ghaziabad, the tax levied on commercial four-wheelers is based on the original amount paid for the automobile. The customers must pay the tax on time and without any delays. It just makes the commuters commute hassle-free.

To have a better knowledge of the road tax you are liable to pay to the government in case you own goods or vehicles needed for transportation in UP on an annual basis, to the chart given below:  

How much can the vehicle carry (tonnes)	Tax Amount
Under 1	Rs. 665
1-2	Rs. 946
2-4	Rs. 1,430
4-6	Rs. 1,915
6-8	Rs. 2,375

You can follow the steps mentioned below for online road tax payment in Ghaziabad.

 

• Step 1: Visit the website

https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/statevalidation/homepage.xhtml

 

• Step 2: Click on the ‘Vahan Service’ tab, and enter your motorcycle/automobile registration details.

• Step 3: Click on ‘Pay Tax’

• Step 4: Enter your cell phone number and generate a one-time password. Verify the OTP sent.

• Step 5: Your vehicle and tax details shall be displayed. Double-check to ensure that the details are yours and it is correct.

• Step 6: After ensuring that the details are correct, select the period of tax payment.

• Step 7: Verify the pending tax amount and go ahead to make the payment.

 

Once the transaction is over from your end, you will receive a confirmation message. If there are issues of concern, feel free to contact the nearest RTO for further guidance and necessary assistance.

Paying road tax is mandatory in Ghaziabad, failing which the vehicle/automobile owners will have to pay penalties in terms of monetary compensation at interest rates decided by the state government.