Whether you have a private or commercial vehicle, it is mandatory to pay road tax in India. The Uttarakhand state government levies road tax on vehicles in the state. Failing to pay these taxes attracts heavy penalties. Therefore, every citizen who purchases a vehicle must pay a road tax to ply the vehicle.
With the increasing number of vehicles on the road, the revenue generated through road tax is used for the upkeep state’s road networks for optimal driving conditions. One must pay the road tax during vehicle registration with Uttarakhand RTO or Regional Transport Office.
Uttarakhand RTO is a government department that deals with a wide range of vehicle-related tasks and duties, such as the issuance of driving licenses, registration certificates (RC), permits, and pollution control, along with the enforcement of road safety laws in the state. There are over 42 RTOs in the state, and the Uttarakhand transport department assigns unique RTO codes based on the different geographical zones.
Let’s have a closer look at Uttarakhand RTO Charges, Road Tax, and more.
Rs. 600 FasTag fees payable on the purchase of the vehicle
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
Road Tax Charges
Cars up to Rs. 5.0 Lakh: 8% Cars between 5.0 – 10.0 Lakh: 9% Cars above 10.0 Lakh: 10% Added Green Tax: Petrol – Rs. 1,500, Diesel – Rs. 3,000, CNG – No Tax
FasTag Charges
Rs. 600 FasTag fees payable on purchase of the vehicle