Uttar Pradesh Road Tax

Uttar Pradesh is located in the northern region of India and is known for its rich cultural heritage, economic importance, and historical significance. With many tourist attractions, the Uttar Pradesh government collects Road Tax from commercial and private vehicles to maintain the road infrastructure. It is mandatory to pay Road tax if you own a vehicle or use Uttar Pradesh roads.

Who Levies/Imposes Road Tax in Uttar Pradesh?

The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department levies Road Tax under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. The Road Tax applies to all vehicles that use Uttar Pradesh roads. Even if a vehicle from a different state is plying through the roads of Uttar Pradesh, Road Tax is mandatory.

How to Calculate Road Tax in Uttar Pradesh?

Road Tax in Uttar Pradesh is calculated based on various factors like vehicle model, seating capacity, engine capacity, ex-showroom price and the purpose of the vehicle. If a person is driving on Uttar Pradesh's roads, paying the Road Tax is mandatory. The tax is a one-time payable, and you are liable for legal actions if you fail to pay it.

Road Tax Calculation for New Two-Wheelers in Uttar Pradesh

Road Tax calculation in Uttar Pradesh is calculated based on the cost of the vehicle. The road tax rate for two-wheelers is listed below.

Cost of vehicles	Type of Payment	Road Tax
Cost of vehicles less than Rs. 40000	One time	7% of Cost of Vehicle
Cost of vehicles not more than Rs. 40000	One time	10% of Cost of Vehicle

Road Tax Calculation for New Four Wheelers in Uttar Pradesh

Road Tax Calculation for four-wheeler in Uttar Pradesh is calculated based on the vehicle type and it is a one-time payment.

Vehicle type	Type of Payment	Road Tax
Non-AC vehicle	One time	7% of Cost of Vehicle
AC Vehicle Class up to 10 Lakh	One time	8 % of cost of vehicle
AC Vehicle cost more than 10 Lakh	One time	10 % of cost of vehicle

Commercial Vehicles Road Tax in Uttar Pradesh

Commercial vehicle Road Tax in Uttar Pradesh is calculated based on various categories, and it is listed below.

Vehicle Category	Type of Vehicle	Base for Taxation	Periodicity of Tax	Rates of Taxes
Motor Cars (Petrol)	Three Wheelers/E-Rickshaw	Seating Capacity (not more than 12)	Annual	Rs. 600/- per Seat
	Passenger	Gross Vehicle Weight	One Time (Optional)	Rs. 5400/- per Seat
	Goods	13%	Annual	Rs. 850/- per ton or part thereof
	Goods	13%	One Time (Optional)	Rs. 7600/- per ton or part thereof
Buses	upto 5years old	Seating Capacity	Monthly	Rs. 127/-per seat
			Quarterly	Rs. 380/-per seat
			Yearly(Optional)	Rs. 1380/-per seat
	More than 5years & upto 10years old		Monthly	Rs. 132/-per seat
			Quarterly	Rs. 397/-per seat
			Yearly(Optional)	Rs. 1438/-per seat
	More than 10 years old		Monthly	Rs. 138/-per seat
			Quarterly	Rs. 414/-per seat
			Yearly(Optional)	Rs. 1495/-per seat
Trucks		Gross vehicle	Quarterly	Rs. 242/- per ton or part thereof
Trucks		Gross vehicle	Yearly(Optional)	Rs.893/-per tone or part thereof
Buses	Trailers (commercial)		Quarterly	Rs.525/-per tone or part thereof
	Trailers (commercial)		Yearly(Optional)	Rs.1890/-per tone or part thereof
	Trailers (commercial)	Gross vehicle	Quarterly	Rs.242/-per tone or part thereof
	Trailers (commercial)	Gross vehicle	Yearly(Optional)	Rs.893/-per tone or part thereof

Road Tax for Other State Vehicles in Uttar Pradesh

Road Tax Calculation for four-wheeler in Uttar Pradesh is calculated based on the vehicle type and it is a one-time payment.

Vehicle type	Type of Payment	Road Tax
Non-AC vehicle	One time	7% of Cost of Vehicle
AC Vehicle Class up to 10 Lakh	One time	8 % of cost of vehicle
AC Vehicle cost more than 10 Lakh	One time	10 % of cost of vehicle

Road Tax for Other State Vehicles in Uttar Pradesh

The Road Tax for other state vehicles that use Uttar Pradesh roads are listed below.

Type of Tax	Periodicity of Tax	Road Tax Rate
Good vehicles	No. of operator day in U.P.	Rs.50/-per day
(a)Light Goods Vehicles	No. of operator day in U.P.	Rs.50/-per day
(b)Medium Goods Vehicles	No. of operator day in U.P.	Rs.75/-per day
(c)Heavy Goods Vehicles	Monthly tax=12days if deposited	Rs.100/-per day
(2)Public Service Vehicles	Quarterly tax=30days if deposited	Rs.20/-per day
(a)Non A.C Vehicles	Monthly tax=12days if deposited	Rs.30/-per day
(b)A.C Vehicles	Quarterly tax=30days if deposited	Rs.30/-per day

Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Uttar Pradesh

Road Tax Payment in Uttar Pradesh is mandatory, and failing to pay the tax can lead to legal action. Failing to pay the appropriate road tax can result in a fine, and the Uttar Pradesh state government can impose a 4% penalty on the due tax every month. The penalty amount can be twice the amount of net road tax, and failure to pay the lifetime road tax can result in a yearly penalty of 1/10th of the tax amount.

Uttar Pradesh RTO Road Tax Online Payment: A Step-By-Step Process

The Uttar Pradesh government provides an online payment option to avoid the hassle of visiting a nearby RTO to pay your road tax. The steps to pay your Road Tax are listed below.

Step 01

Visit the official Parivahan website.

Step 02

Select the state of Uttar Pradesh from the menu.

Step 03

Opt the RTO option and click proceed.

Step 04

Select the “pay your tax” option under the section and enter your registration number.

Step 05

It will show the tax amount to be paid.

Step 06

Pay using a debit card, credit card or Internet banking.

Step 07

After successfully paying road tax, you will receive a receipt to your email ID. You can also download your receipt from the Parivahan website.

Road Tax Offline Payment in Uttar Pradesh: How to Do It?

You can pay your Road Tax offline by visiting a nearby RTO. To find the nearby RTO, visit the official Uttar Pradesh Transport Department website.

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