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The vast road network in India has enabled ease of travelling. The country has multiple states, and therefore they have different road tax. With the 80 lakh vehicles on the streets of Andhra Pradesh, the road tax is a major source of Income of the government. The Motor vehicle Act of 1988 has provisions for road tax in Andhra Pradesh. Two-wheeler and four-wheelers have different tax rates compared to other vehicles.
The road tax in Andhra Pradesh is calculated on various factors such as-
The transport department imposes the tax on the percentage which is calculated based on vehicle cost. Apart from this, the place of manufacture and cess is also included while calculating the road tax.
The road tax in Andhra Pradesh for two-wheeler is to be paid by two-wheeler users.
Here’s the list of road tax charges:
Vehicle Category | Lifetime Tax Charges |
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New vehicles | 9% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicles under 2 years | 8% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 2 but < 3 years | 7% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 3 but < 4 years | 6% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 4 but < 5 years | 5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 5 but < 6 years | 4% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 6 but < 7 years | 3.5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 7 but < 8 years | 3% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 8 but < 9 years | 2.5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 9 but < 10 years | 2% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 10 but < 11 years | 1.5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged over 11 years | 1% of the vehicle cost |
The road tax for four-wheelers in Andhra Pradesh relies on the price of the vehicle. It has been differentiated in multiple categories, by setting the benchmark of the price of Rs. 10 lakh.
The below-mentioned table highlights the tax for 4 wheelers based on the age and cost of the vehicle:
Vehicle category | Tax Charged (vehicle costing under Rs 10 Lakh) | Tax Charged (vehicle costing over Rs 10 Lakh) |
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New Vehicles | 12% of the vehicle cost | 14% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicles under 2 years | 11% of the vehicle cost | 13% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 2 but < 3 years | 10.5% of the vehicle cost | 12.5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 3 but < 4 years | 10% of the vehicle cost | 12% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 4 but < 5 years | 9.5% of the vehicle cost | 11.5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 5 but < 6 years | 8.5% of the vehicle cost | 11% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 6 but < 7 years | 8% of the vehicle cost | 10.5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 7 but < 8 years | 7.5% of the vehicle cost | 10% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 8 but < 9 years | 7% of the vehicle cost | 9.5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 9 but < 10 years | 6.5% of the vehicle cost | 9% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 10 but < 11 years | 6% of the vehicle cost | 8.5% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged > 11 but < 12 years | 5.5% of the vehicle cost | 8% of the vehicle cost |
Vehicle aged over 12 years | 5% of the vehicle cost | 7.5% of the vehicle cost |
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Road tax in Andhra Pradesh can be paid through the Government of Andhra Pradesh’s Transport Department or by visiting the Regional Transport Office (RTO). To pay Andhra Pradesh road tax one need to fill the form at RTO and mention Vehicle Registration Number and Chassis number and other important details about the vehicle. Once you have paid the amount, will be given challan as the payment proof.
Road tax is mandatory for all the vehicle owners in the state. By paying road tax it will assist the government to build better roads.