Vahan Tax in Tamil Nadu - A Detailed Guide

Tamil Nadu is among the most popular tourist attractions in India. Ramanathaswamy temple lures millions of people every year, as it is itself a delight for every pilgrim. The state has good connectivity to the 32 districts with 120 divisions and 450 subdivisions.

The road network has a length of 1.99,040 km including national highways and state highways. For detail information about Tamil Nadu road tax rates, read the article.

Road Tax in Tamil Nadu

The State Government has made strict rules across the state to ensure the vehicles plying on the road pay the tax. There is a uniformity in the system of transport, which makes transportation easy and smooth.

Calculation of Road Tax

The road tax in Tamil Nadu is calculated under the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Taxation Act 1974. The tax is considered on various factors, such as the motorcycle engine capacity, vehicle age, manufacture, model, seating capacity, price etc.

Two-Wheeler Road Tax in Tamil Nadu

A vehicle which has obtained registration before 1989 with or without trailers attached.

The road tax for two-wheelers are as follows:

Tax Rate on Four Wheelers

The Tax Rate for four-wheelers is based on the weight of the vehicle.

The following tax rates are for cars, jeeps, omnibuses etc:

Tax Rates for Goods Carriages and Trailers

How to Pay Road Tax in Tamil Nadu?

The citizens of Tamil Nadu can pay road tax in the RTO office by filling the form along submitting the vehicle documents. It can be paid either via cash or Demand Draft. The commercial vehicles that enter the state have to make the payment of the other state vehicle tax.

Toll Tax Exemption

Some of the higher designated government authorities are exempted from the road tax in Tamil Nadu as follows:

• The President
• The Prime-Minister
• The Vice-President
• The Chief Justice
• Governors of all States
• Cabinet Ministers of the Union
• Member of the Parliament
• Ministers of the State of the Union
• Lieutenant Governor of any Union Territory
• Supreme Court Judge
• Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
• Chairman of the Legislative Council
• Chief Secretary to State Government of a particular state
• High Court Judge
• Foreign dignitary arriving for State visits
• Commander of the Army
• Vice-Chief of Army Staff
• High Court Chief Justice
• Speaker from the House of People
• Secretary from House of People
• The Government Secretary
• Members of Legislative Assembly of a State within the State borders
• Secretary, Council of States

Vehicles Exempted from Road Tax

• Ambulances
• A vehicle with the passenger of the Ministry of Defence
• Central and State armed forces in uniform
• Vehicles belonging to National Highways Authority of India
• Vehicle of the fire-fighting department
• A vehicle used as a funeral van

FAQs

1. Who has to pay road tax in Tamil Nadu?

A: Anyone who owns a vehicle and drives it on the roads and highways of Tamil Nadu is liable to pay road tax to the state govt.

2. How can I pay road tax in TN?

A: You can pay road tax by cash or Demand Draft through any of the Regional Transport Office. You can also make the payment online. Commercial vehicles entering Tamil Nadu can pay road tax directly at the toll tax booth. Hence, visiting the RTO is no longer necessary.

3. Will I get any tax benefit if I pay road tax?

A: Paying road tax is compulsory in India. You cannot claim any tax benefit if you pay road tax. However, the non-payment of road tax can result in hefty penalties. The percentages of penalties depend upon the state governments and the central government.

4. How is road tax calculated in Tamil Nadu?

A: In Tamil Nadu, road tax is calculated based on the vehicle's seating and engine capacity, the vehicle's weight, the age of the vehicle, and the fuel used in the vehicle. The road tax amount will also differ based on whether it is a commercial or a domestic vehicle. Road tax rates are usually higher for commercial vehicles.