Known for being a sacred place, the transport infrastructure in Bihar is growing day by day. The state’s road connectivity is being constantly developed and improved. The funds required for the upkeep are generated through taxpayers in the form of road tax. Paying road tax is a crucial aspect of vehicle ownership in the state. The road tax rates in Bihar depend on various parameters such as the age of the vehicle, make and model, vehicle type, weight, seating and engine capacity, etc.
Bihar has a well-organized Regional Transport Office (RTO) system in place that is responsible for collecting road tax. In addition to that, Bihar RTO also oversees operations like issuing driver’s licenses, granting permits, providing RCs, controlling pollution, and enforcing road safety laws within the region. With over 42 RTOs, the Bihar transport department allocated them distinctive RTO codes.
Continue reading to have a deeper understanding of Bihar road tax structure and functions of the RTO and RTO codes.
TYPE OF CHARGE
AMOUNT
Registration Charges
Rs. 600 – For all cars
Hypothecation Charges
Rs. 1,500 – If the car is purchased on a loan
Number Plate Charges
Rs. 230 – 400 – Same for HSRP Number Plate
Parking Fee/State Development Charges
Rs. 2,000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars under Rs. 4 Lakh Rs. 4,000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars above Rs. 4 Lakh (Applicable in some States)
Temporary Registration Charges
Rs. 1,200 – 1,500 – Temporary Registration for up to 1 month
Road Tax Charges
Cars under Rs. 8.0 Lakh: 9% Cars between Rs. 8.0 – 15.0 Lakh: 10% Cars above Rs. 15.0 Lakh: 12%
FasTag Charges
Rs. 600 FasTag fees payable on purchase of the vehicle
Road Tax in Bihar for Two-Wheelers
Ex-Showroom Price Range
Tax Rate
Up to ₹1 Lakh
8%
₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakhs
9%
₹8 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs
10%
Above ₹15 Lakhs
12%
For example, if the ex-showroom price of your two-wheeler is ₹50,000, the road tax would be 8% of ₹50,000, which equals ₹4,000.
Road Tax in Bihar for Four-Wheelers
Ex-Showroom Price Range
Tax Rate
Up to ₹1 Lakh
8%
₹1 Lakh to ₹8 Lakhs
9%
₹8 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs
10%
Above ₹15 Lakhs
12%
For example, if the ex-showroom price of your four-wheeler is ₹5 Lakhs, the road tax would be 9% of ₹5 Lakhs, which equals ₹45,000.
Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Bihar
Price Range of the Vehicle
Road Tax Imposed
Less than Rs. 1 Lakh
8% on total cost
Rs. 1 Lakh – Rs. 8 Lakhs
9% on total cost
Rs. 8 Lakhs – Rs. 15 Lakhs
10% on total cost
Above Rs. 15 Lakhs
12% on total cost
For bigger commercial vehicles
Seating Capacity
Ordinary Vehicle
Semi-Deluxe Vehicle
Deluxe Vehicle
Luxury Vehicle
13 – 26 seats
Rs. 550/seat
Rs. 675/seat
Rs. 785/seat
Rs. 1300/seat
27 – 32 seats
Rs. 600/seat
Rs. 750/seat
Rs. 860/seat
Rs. 1300/seat
33 seats or more
Rs. 700/seat
Rs. 870/seat
Rs. 1025/seat
Rs. 1300/seat
Penalty for Non-payment of Road Tax in Bihar
Penalty Duration
Penalty Amount
After 15 days but within 30 days
25% of the total tax amount
After 30 days but within 60 days
50% of the total tax amount
After 60 days but within 90 days
Equivalent to the total tax amount
Beyond 90 days
Double the total tax amount
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