Known as the first and one of the most planned cities in India, Chandigarh has well- maintained roads. However, to maintain the quality of these roads, the UT Transport Department levies road tax on vehicles plying on the roads in Chandigarh. Road tax is mainly a one-time charge mandated by law to maintain the infrastructure of Indian roadways.
Starting from 11 July 2023, the Chandigarh Transport Department has increased the road tax slab for two-wheelers (up to 8%) and four-wheelers (up to 10%). The revenue generated form of road tax will be used to maintain and develop UT transportation infrastructure.
The Regional Transport Office, or Chandigarh RTOs, administers all vehicle-related activities, including issuing registration certificates (RC), driver’s licenses, renewals, vehicle permits, controlling pollution, and the implementation of road safety practices. One of the key functions of Chandigarh RTO is to assign unique RTO codes to different geographic regions in the Union Territory. There are over 6 RTOs in Chandigarh which helps in maintaining a database of the vehicles in the state.
Continue reading to know more about Chandigarh RTO Rates, Road Tax, 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 Chandigarh | Cars under Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 6% (Price before GST + Cess) Cars above Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 8% (Price before GST + Cess) 0% Road Tax for anyone buying a car with a disability or buying a car for an NGO/Social Welfare Group that is registered with the Social Welfare Department |
| Road Tax Charges Punjab | Cars under Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 9% (Price before GST + Cess) Cars above Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 11% (Price before GST + Cess) |
| FasTag Charges | Rs. 600 FasTag fees payable on purchase of the vehicle |