Whether you own a private or commercial vehicle, it is mandatory to pay road tax in India. The Madhya Pradesh state government levies road tax on vehicles plying in the state. Failing to pay these taxes attracts heavy penalties. With the increasing number of vehicles on the road, the funds generated through road tax are used for the upkeep state’s road networks for optimal driving conditions. One must pay the road tax during vehicle registration with Madhya Pradesh RTO.
Madhya Pradesh Transport Department is a government agency that deals with a wide range of vehicle-related tasks and duties, such as the issuance of driving licenses, registration certificates (RC), permits, and pollution control, along with the enforcement of road safety laws in the state. There are over 51 RTOs in the state, and the Madhya Pradesh transport department assigns unique RTO codes based on the different geographical zones.
Let’s have a closer look at Madhya Pradesh RTO Charges, Road Tax, and more.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Road Tax | Cars priced up to ₹10 lakh: 4% of the car’s value |
| Cars priced between ₹10 lakh and ₹20 lakh: 8% of the car’s value | |
| Cars priced above ₹20 lakh: 10% of the car’s value | |
| Registration Fee | ₹600 for non-transport vehicles |
| ₹1,000 for transport vehicles | |
| HSRP Number Plates | ₹230 for a four-wheeler |
| 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. 10.0 Lakh: Electric – 4%, Petrol/CNG – 8%, Diesel – 10% Cars above Rs. 10.0 Lakh but under Rs. 20.0 Lakh: Electric – 4%, Petrol – 10%, Diesel – 12% Cars above Rs. 20.0 Lakh: Electric – 4%, Petrol – 14%, Diesel – 16% |
| FasTag Charges | Rs. 600 FasTag fees payable on purchase of the vehicle |
Road Tax in Madhya Pradesh for Two-Wheeler
| Unladen Weight | Quarterly Road Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 70 kg | ₹18 |
| More than 70 kg | ₹28 |
Additional points:
- Payment Frequency: Quarterly, monthly, or yearly.
- Green Tax: Applicable for vehicles older than 10-15 years, ranging from 10% to 25% of the base road tax.
Road Tax in Madhya Pradesh for Four-Wheelers
One-Time Tax:
| Ex-Showroom Price Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹4 Lakhs | 6% |
| Above ₹4 Lakhs | 8% |
Annual Tax:
| Unladen Weight Range | Base Annual Tax | Fuel Type Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 kg | ₹1,000 | 1x |
| More than 1,000 kg to 2,000 kg | ₹1,500 | 1x |
| More than 2,000 kg to 3,000 kg | ₹2,000 | 1x |
| Above 3,000 kg | ₹2,500 | 1x |
- Petrol/CNG: 1x base annual tax amount
- Diesel: 2x base annual tax amount
For example, if you own a petrol car with an ex-showroom price of ₹3.5 Lakhs and an unladen weight of 1,200 kg, the one-time fee would be 6% of ₹3.5 Lakhs (approximately ₹21,000), and the annual tax would be ₹1,000 (base) x 1 (petrol) = ₹1,000.
Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Madhya Pradesh
| No. of Passengers (Excluding Driver) | Quarterly Tax Payment |
|---|---|
| 1 to 50 passengers | Rs. 60 per seat |
Check Complete Road Tax for Other State Vehicles in India
| State | Road Tax Charges |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Assam | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Bihar | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Chhattisgarh | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Goa | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Gujarat | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Haryana | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Himachal Pradesh | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Jharkhand | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Karnataka | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Kerala | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Madhya Pradesh | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Maharashtra | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Manipur | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Meghalaya | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Mizoram | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Nagaland | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Odisha | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Punjab | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Rajasthan | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Sikkim | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Tamil Nadu | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Telangana | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Tripura | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Uttar Pradesh | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Uttarakhand | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| West Bengal | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Chandigarh | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Lakshadweep | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Delhi | Link to Road Tax Charges |
| Puducherry | Link to Road Tax Charges |