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A Detailed Guide to Odisha Road Tax

Updated on December 19, 2024 , 4871 views

Odisha, previously known as Orrisa, is located in the east of India. The state is well connected to major districts, cities and other states. The central government and state governments impose the road tax on the citizens under the Central Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. While registering the vehicle, one must also pay the road tax.

How to Calculate Road Tax in Odisha?

The Vahan tax is calculated based on the vehicle model, unladen weight, engine capacity and so on. There are different tax rates imposed as per the usage of the vehicle. Commercial vehicles such as transport vehicles have higher tax rates. In the recent amendment in Odisha, luxury vehicles have to pay higher road tax at the time of purchase.

New Vehicle Road Tax

The road tax for new vehicles is calculated on the Basis of weight.

The following are the road tax for new vehicles:

Vehicle Weight	Tax Rates
Two-wheelers not exceeding 91-Kg unladen weight	Higher of Rs. 1500 or 5% of the cost of the vehicle
Two-wheelers exceeding 91-Kg unladen weight	Higher of Rs. 2000 or 5% of the cost of the vehicle
Motor Cabs, Motor Cars, Jeeps, Omnibuses for personal use not exceeding 762 Kg unladen weight	Higher of 5% of the cost of the vehicle or 10 times the annual tax
Motor Cabs, Motor Cars, Jeeps, Omnibuses for personal use between 762 to 1524 Kg unladen weight	Higher of 5% of the cost of the vehicle or 10 times the annual tax
Motor Cabs, Motor Cars, Jeeps, Omnibuses for personal use not exceeding 1524 Kg unladen weight	Higher of 5% of the cost of the vehicle or 10 times the annual tax

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Road Tax for Pre-registered Vehicles

Road tax for pre-registered vehicles is calculated on the basis of age of the vehicle.

The tax slabs include two-wheelers, four-wheelers, omnibuses, motor cabs, etc.

Vehicle Age	Two-wheelers not exceeding 91 kg ULW	Two-wheelers exceeding 91 kg ULW	Motor Cabs, Motor Cars, Jeeps, Omnibuses for personal use not exceeding 762 kg ULW	Motor Cabs, Motor Cars, Jeeps, Omnibuses for personal use between 762 to 1524 kg ULW	Motor Cabs, Motor Cars, Jeeps, Omnibuses for personal use not exceeding 1524 kg ULW
Below 1 year	Rs.1500	Rs. 2000	Rs. 9800	Rs. 14100	Rs. 20800
Between 1 to 2 year	Rs. 1400	Rs. 1870	Rs. 9100	Rs. 13100	Rs. 18400
Between 2 to 3 years	Rs. 1300	Rs. 1740	Rs. 8400	Rs. 12100	Rs. 17000
Between 3 to 4 years	Rs. 1200	Rs. 1610	Rs. 7700	Rs. 11100	Rs. 15500
Between 4 to 5 years	Rs. 1100	Rs. 1480	Rs. 7000	Rs. 10100	Rs. 14100
Between 5 to 6 years	Rs. 1000	Rs. 1350	Rs. 6300	Rs. 9100	Rs. 12700
Between 6 to 7 years	Rs. 900	Rs. 1220	Rs. 5600	Rs. 8100	Rs. 11300
Between 7 to 8 years	Rs. 800	Rs. 1090	Rs. 4900	Rs. 7000	Rs. 9900
Between 8 to 9 years	Rs. 700	Rs. 960	Rs. 4200	Rs. 6000	Rs. 8500
Between 9 to 10 years	Rs. 600	Rs. 830	Rs. 3500	Rs. 5000	Rs. 7100
Between 10 to 11 years	Rs. 500	Rs. 700	Rs. 2800	Rs. 4000	Rs. 5700
Between 11 to 12 years	Rs. 400	Rs. 570	Rs. 2100	Rs. 3000	Rs. 4200
Between 12 to 13 years	Rs. 300	Rs. 440	Rs. 1400	Rs. 2000
More than 13 years	Equivalent to the annual tax	Equivalent to the annual tax	Equivalent to the annual tax	Equivalent to the annual tax	Equivalent to the annual tax

How to Pay Road Tax in Odisha?

If the vehicle is from the home state, then the owner should pay the tax in advance in the Regional Transport Office (RTO). The Vahan tax can be paid either through cash or Demand Draft.

Vehicle owners under the annual tax of less than Rs. 500, should pay for a minimum of two quarters. If you have paid any tax in advance for the following financial year, then you’ll receive a 5% Tax Rebate.

You need to fill the form at the RTO and submit the required documents. Once the payment is done, you will receive a Receipt. Keep the receipt safe for future references.

Disclaimer:
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