{"id":2022,"date":"2021-08-12T13:19:35","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T07:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/?page_id=2022"},"modified":"2022-03-30T23:07:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T17:37:18","slug":"kerala-road-tax","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/kerala-road-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala Road Tax"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-container faqs_container\">\n<div class=\"container challan-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h1 class=\"fw8 f26\">Road Tax in Kerala: Calculation and Details<\/h1>\n<p>The state of Kerala has a well-connected network of roads that connects the different parts of the state and country. The road tax in Kerala is paid for four types of vehicles. It is mandatory for all the vehicle owners of the state to pay road tax just like all other states. The government of state levies taxes as per the provisions of the Kerala Motor Vehicle Taxation Act 1976. The vehicle owners of the state are provided with the relevant documents after the payment of their road tax.<\/p>\n<p>The exemption from road tax by the state is made for vehicle owners who are physically disabled. Exemptions are also made for agricultural purposes also to facilitate the growth of the sector in the state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"mobile-banner-wrapper\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Road Tax in Kerala<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/haryana-road-tax.png\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16 desktop-banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/loconav.com\/vahan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kerala-road-tax-calculation.jpg\" alt=\"kerala-road-tax-calculation\" width=\"1139\" height=\"476\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\">How to calculate road tax in Kerala?<\/h3>\n<p>The calculation of the road tax in Kerala is made upon several factors. These includes<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Power of engine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Weight of vehicle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Seating capacity of the vehicle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Age of the vehicle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>&nbsp;Category of the vehicle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The payment of the road tax in Kerala has to be made on a one-time basis. For this, one must visit their nearest Regional Transport Offices of the state, where they will be required to submit relevant documents and details. After this, the vehicle owners are provided with the tax challan, which is your proof for the payment of road tax in Kerala.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\">Kerala Road Tax Rate List<\/h3>\n<p>Road tax imposed by the Government of Keralal for different categories of vehicles including two-wheelers and four-wheelers are listed below in the following tables:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h4 class=\"f24 fw6\">Road Tax in Kerala for Two-Wheelers:<\/h4>\n<p>Road tax for new vehicles in Kerala, which are two-wheelers, is between 6% to 20% of the purchase value. The new vehicle owners have to pay this one time tax during the time of the purchase of the vehicle. The following is the details for road tax for two-wheelers in Kerala:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table mt40\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Vehicle Type<\/th>\n<th>Tax Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Private motorcycles which have the purchase value up to \u20b91 lac<\/td>\n<td>8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private motorcycles which have the purchase value between \u20b91 lac &#8211; \u20b92 lac<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private motorcycles which have the purchase value above \u20b92 lac<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tricycles and rickshaws not used commercially<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h4 class=\"f24 fw6\">Road Tax in Kerala for Four-Wheelers:<\/h4>\n<p>The rate of the road tax for the new four-wheeler vehicles in the state ranges between 6% to 20%. This is dependent on the criteria of the purchase value of the vehicle. The following is the tax rate for the new cars in the state:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table mt40\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Vehicle Type<\/th>\n<th>Tax Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Motorcars and private service vehicles which are for personal use and have the purchase value up to \u20b95 lac<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motorcars and private service vehicles which are for personal use have the purchase value falling between \u20b95 lac &#8211; \u20b910 lac<\/td>\n<td>8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motorcars and private service vehicles which are for personal use and have the purchase value falling between \u20b910 lac &#8211; \u20b915 lac<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motorcars and private service vehicles which are for personal use and have the purchase value falling between \u20b915 lac &#8211; \u20b920 lac<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motorcars and private service vehicles which are for personal use having the purchase value above \u20b920 lac<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 mb30 f16\">\n<h4 class=\"f24 fw6\">Road Tax in Kerala for Commercial Vehicles:<\/h4>\n<table class=\"table mt40\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Vehicle Type<\/th>\n<th>Tax Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Motor cabs having with cubic capacity below 1500cc and purchase value up to \u20b920 lac<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motor cabs with cubic capacity below 1500cc and purchase value above \u20b920 lac<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tourist motor cabs with cubic capacity and purchase value up to \u20b910 lac<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tourist motor cabs with cubic capacity and purchase value between \u20b915 lac &#8211; \u20b920 lac<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tourist motor cabs with cubic capacity and purchase value above \u20b920 lac<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motor cabs and tourist motor cabs with cubic capacity of 1500cc and above and purchase value up to \u20b915 lac<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motor cabs and tourist motor cabs with cubic capacity of 1500cc and above and purchase value between \u20b915 lac and \u20b920 lac<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motor cabs and tourist motor cabs with cubic capacity of 1500cc and above and purchase value of above \u20b920 lac<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Construction equipment vehicles such as, mobile cranes, dozers, self-loading concrete mixers, dumpers and others<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"f24 fw6\">Kerala Road Tax Payment Process<\/h3>\n<p>The payment of the road tax imposed by the Kerala State Government can be paid online. All types of vehicles must pay their road tax compulsorily to run their vehicles on the road. In the absence of payment of road tax, vehicle owners are charged with hefty penalties. For paying the road tax in Kerala, you must visit your nearest Regional Transport Office of the state. For the payment in online mode, one must visit the Vahan portal and follow the following steps :<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the Parivahan Sewa Website<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Under the \u2018Online Services\u2019 tab, select Vehicle-Related Services<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Select Kerala as your state and proceed further<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Click on the \u201cPay your tax\u201d tab<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Enter registration number, mobile number and generate OTP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Enter the OTP and click on the \u201cShow Details\u201d tab<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Verify your details and select the tax mode<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> You will see the total payment amount as per the tax mode selected by you. Click on Confirm Payment<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Select your preferred payment gateway and submit the payment online<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 10:<\/strong> Download the receipt for future reference<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-heading f24 fw6\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/div>\n<div id=\"section5\">\n<div class=\"p0\">\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"panel-group e-challan-faqs f16\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordionTitle fw6\" href=\"#collapse4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">What is the process of payment of road tax in Kerala?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">The payment of road tax in Kerala can be made in both the online as well as the offline mode. For the offline mode, the applicants must visit their nearest state RTO. Further, they must submit all the required documents and avail the tax challan as proof of the payment. For paying tax online, one must visit the official website of the Motor Vehicle Department of the Government of Kerala. The applicants must submit their relevant documents and make the payment online.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Are there any penalties for late payment of road tax in Kerala?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Vehicle owners must not make the default on the payment of their road tax and pay it immediately during the time of the purchase of the vehicle. In case of default, a 12% per annum penalty is imposed for the amount unpaid.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">Do vehicles registered in other states have to pay the road tax in Kerala?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Yes, the vehicles plying in the state must pay the road tax of the state. Only in this manner would the vehicles be allowed to commute in state.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">How much is the road tax for mechanical tricycles?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">The road tax for mechanical tricycles has to be paid once in lump sum. The amount of road tax for the same in Kerala is Rs. 900.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed accordionTitle\" href=\"#collapse9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">How to calculate the road tax for old motor cars?<br><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">The old motor cars in Kerala have to pay the tax amount of Rs. 7000. 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