The road tax structure in West Bengal is regulated by the Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1924, and Rules and Collection of Tax. Road tax is a law-mandated payment levied on vehicles plying on roads in West Bengal. The revenue generated in the form of road tax plays a crucial role in the state’s transportation infrastructure. It helps in the maintenance and enhancement of the state’s road networks and associated facilities.
The Regional Transport Office, or RTO West Bengal, is a government department that facilitates vehicle-related activities, including the issuance of registration certificates (RC), driver’s licenses, renewals, and permits, controlling pollution, and the implementation of road regulations throughout the state. The West Bengal Transport Department aims to provide an efficient, transparent, and advanced transport system for the state. One of the key functions of RTO is to assign unique RTO codes to different geographic regions within West Bengal. There are over 95 RTOs in West Bengal which helps in maintaining a database of the vehicles in the state.
TYPE OF CHARGE
AMOUNT
Registration Charges
Rs. 600 – For all cars
Hypothecation Charges
Rs. 1,500 – If the car is purchased on a loan
Number Plate Charges
Rs. 230 – 400 – Same for HSRP Number Plate
Parking Fee/State Development Charges
Rs. 2,000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars under Rs. 4 Lakh Rs. 4,000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars above Rs. 4 Lakh (Applicable in some States)
Temporary Registration Charges
Rs. 1,200 – 1,500 – Temporary Registration for up to 1 month
West Bengal – Kolkata (One Time Tax for 5 Years) – whichever higher
5.5% or Rs 17500 in 800 cc Cars 5.5% or Rs 25000 in between 800cc to 1490cc Cars 5.5% or Rs 35000 in between 1490 to 1999cc Cars 5.5% or Rs 45000 in above > 2000cc Cars
West Bengal – Kolkata (LifeTime Tax for 15 Years) – whichever higher
10% or Rs. 40,000 for 800cc Cars 10% or Rs. 55,000 for Cars between 800cc – 1490cc 10% or Rs. 80,000 for Cars between 1490cc – 1999cc 10% or Rs. 1.0 Lakh for Cars higher than 2000cc
FasTag Charges
Rs. 600 FasTag fees payable on purchase of the vehicle