Manipur Road Tax

India is the most populous country in the world. Also, in recent years, the number of vehicles in India has grown exponentially due to a range of factors, resulting in the development of additional road infrastructure and frequent repair and maintenance requirements.

If the national highways require upkeep, then the central government takes care of it. However, if the state highways or internal roads require upkeep and maintenance, then it is the responsibility of the state government to cater to it.

To manage the expenses associated with building and maintaining roads, the state government levies road tax on all vehicles registered in the state. When you purchase a new vehicle, you are liable to pay road tax at the time of registering it. However, if you already own a vehicle and are planning to move to another state for a long period, then you will have to register it and pay the road tax. This is because every state has its own road tax rules and rates.

In Manipur, road tax is levied by the Transport Department of the State Government of Manipur. The rules are based on the Manipur Motor Vehicle Taxation (Amendment) Act, 2015.

The road tax in Manipur for bikes is calculated based on their engine capacity. On the other hand, for cars, it is calculated based on the original cost of the vehicle.

Similarly, for commercial passenger vehicles, the calculation parameter is their passenger seating capacity, while for goods carriers, the parameter is the laden weight of the vehicle.

Calculation of Road Tax in Manipur for Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers

Manipur RTO tax for new two-wheelers and three-wheelers purchased for personal (non-commercial) use is as follows:

Calculation of Road Tax in Manipur for Four-Wheelers Road tax in Manipur for cars that are new and used for personal purposes (non-commercial) is calculated based on the cost of the car.

Calculation of Road Tax in Manipur for Commercial Vehicles Commercial vehicles have a different structure and rate for RTO tax in Manipur as described below:

Here are the steps for Road Tax Online Payment in Manipur:

• Visit the official website of Parivah Sewa.

• Go to the section “Vehicle Related Services” on the homepage.

• Click on “Other Services.”

• Explore the section “Core Services” and click the option “Tax & Fee.”

• Choose ‘Manipur’ from the dropdown list of the names of all states and union territories in India.

• Choose the RTO and click “Submit.”

• On the Vahan Citizen Services page, click on the option “Pay Your Tax” to pay Manipur Road Tax Online.

• Provide the registration number and the last five digits of the chassis number of your vehicle.

• Pay the road tax online and download the receipt for your records.

Here is a step-by-step process for paying road tax in Manipur offline:

• Locate a Regional Transport Office closest to you.

• Fill out the application form and attach the necessary documents as specified in the “Required Documents” section of the form.

• Submit the form and the documents to the concerned officer.

• Pay the road tax amount as requested by the officer.

• On successful payment and verification, collect your road tax certificate and receipt from the office.

In Manipur, the penalty for the delay in paying road tax increases with the number of days you are late.

• Delay up to 30 days: 5% of the road tax as a penalty

• Delay up to 60 days: 10% of the road tax as a penalty

• Late by up to 90 days: 15% of the road tax as a penalty

• Delay up to 120 days: 20% of the road tax as a penalty

• Delay of more than 121 days: 25% of the road tax as a penalty

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Paying road tax is not an option in India. It is mandatory except in certain cases where the state government declares exemption. Even as responsible state citizens, we must pay road tax as it eventually benefits us in many ways. Make sure that you understand the change in road tax rules and rates if you are shifting across states.