Surat Road Tax: Complete Guide on Calculation, Rates & Online Payment

TeamAckoJul 26, 2024

Gujarat is a marvellous state which has many wondrous sights such as the ancient Somnath Temple on the shores of the sea, the salt-infused stretches of land of the Rann of Kutch, which play host to a large number of people during the winter owing to the various sporting events such as camel races etc. that are conducted there.

People travelling to visit these places like Surat are liable to pay the applicable Gujarat Road Tax as per the mandate of the  Gujarat Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1958. The Act stipulates that all vehicle owners residing in Surat or anywhere else in Gujarat or travelling there must pay the compulsory road tax levied by the State Government.

Road Tax in Gujarat in Surat

Gujarat has a massive road network of over 19,000 km of State Highways and over 30,000 km of Panchayat roads. The road tax levied by the Government of Gujarat in Surat is used to maintain and construct newer roads within the state, adding to the road network and facilitating a seamless flow of vehicles. This flow of traffic greatly contributes to increased opportunities for commerce and tourism, among other things.

Surat Road Tax Calculation

The process of calculating road tax in Surat is one of the simplest in the country. It is calculated based on factors such as vehicle category, class, etc. which is why the road tax levied on vehicle owners varies as per their vehicle.

Road Tax in Surat for Two-Wheelers

Surat has a simple tax structure for two-wheelers. The Surat road tax for bikes is as follows:

Age of the Motorcycle	Amount to be paid (Percentage of cost of the vehicle)
New vehicles and those less than 8 years old	6%
Vehicles between 8 and 15 years old	15%
Vehicles older than 15 years.	1%

Road Tax in Surat for Three-Wheelers

The Surat road tax on three-wheelers or Auto Rickshaws is as follows:

Seating Capacity of the Autoriskaw	Amount to be paid (Percentage of cost of the vehicle)
Seating capacity of up to 3 people	2.5%
Seating capacity between 3 and 6 people.	6%

Road Tax in Surat for Four Wheelers

The road tax in Surat levied on cars is calculated at a flat rate of 6% of the total cost of the vehicle.

Type of vehicle	Amount to be paid (Percentage of cost of the vehicle)
Four-wheeled vehicles, LMVs, private cars, station wagons, jeeps and taxis.	6%

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Surat

Unlike some states, the state of Gujarat has different tax slabs for commercial vehicles. Thus, the Surat road tax for commercial vehicles is as follows:

Type of Vehicle	Amount to be paid (Percentage of cost of the vehicle)
Goods vehicles having GVW up to 7500 kgs	6%
Medium Goods Vehicle ( GVW 7501 TO 12000 Kgs )	8%
Heavy Goods Vehicles ( GVW above 12001 kgs )	12%
MaxiCab and the general OmniBus (7 and 8 people apart from the driver)	8%
MaxiCab and the normal Omni Bus (9 to 12 people without driver)	12%
Tractors for commercial use.	3%

The state of Gujarat also levies a Recurring tax on specific categories of commercial vehicles, as seen below:

Contract carriage	Annual rate per seat (Rs)
Ordinary Omni Bus with a seating capacity of up to 12 people.	8% (If seating capacity is between 7-8 people), 12% (If seating capacity is between 9-12 people)
Ordinary Omni Bus with seating capacity between 12 and 20 people.	4500/-
Ordinary Omni Bus with a seating capacity of more than 20 people.	4500/-
Luxury Omni Bus with a seating capacity of up to 20 people.	4500/-
Luxury Omni Bus with a seating capacity of more than 20 people.	7800/-
Sleeper Omni Bus with Berth/Sleeper capacity of up to 20 people.	7800/-
Sleeper Omni Bus with Berth/Sleeper capacity of more than 20 people.	13200/-
Goods Vehicles Having GVW More than 7500 Kgs	800/- per 1000 Kgs or Part thereof
Tractor-Prime mover with UW above 2000 kg fitted with or not (Crain, Rig, compressor)	2000 + 400 per every 1000kgs OR part thereof exceeding 2000kgs
Construction Equipment Vehicle - Crain, Rig, Loader, Fork Lift, Backhoe	2000 + 400 per every 1000kgs OR part thereof exceeding 2000kgs
Break Down van-Towing Truck	2000 + 400 per every 1000kgs OR part thereof exceeding 2000kgs
Special Purpose Vehicle	2000 + 400 per every 1000kgs OR part thereof exceeding 2000kgs
Berth/Sleeper Capacity Up to 20	1100/- per month or 13200/- per year
Berth/Sleeper Capacity More Than 20	750/- per month or 9000/- per year
In sleeper Bus, a combination of seats and berths total up to 20	500/- per seat
Stage Carriage passenger vehicle	Rs 1200/- for the First 9 seats + Ra 80/- for every passenger and 9 passengers at Rs 40/- for each standee.

Tractors used for agricultural purposes are exempt from paying road tax in Gujarat. 

Road Tax for Other State Vehicles in Surat 

Out-of-state vehicles also have to pay certain taxes based on their duration of stay in the state. The Surat Road Tax calculation for Maxi Cabs and luxury buses is as follows:

Kind of Vehicle	Duration	Tax Calculation
Luxury or tourist Maxi Cabs and Buses	Minimum One week or a part of it	4% of the annual rate per week or a part of it
Luxury or tourist Maxi Cabs and Buses	More than one week and up to One Month	1/12 of the Annual rate

For taxis, the taxes are calculated as shown in the table below:

Passenger Capacity of the Taxi	Annual Rate (Rs)	Provision for Other State vehicle
Up to 3 people	300/-	4% of the annual rate per week or a part of it
Up to 4 people	1200/-	4% of the annual rate per week or a part of it
Up to 5 people	1350/-	4% of the annual rate per week or a part of it
Up to 6 people	1500/-	4% of the annual rate per week or a part of it

How to Pay Surat Road Tax Online?

You can pay the Surat road tax online by visiting the Parivahan website. The steps below will guide you through the process. 

• Go to the Parivahan website.

• Click on the "Online Services" menu and click on "Vehicle Related Services".

• In the next window, select the state of Gujarat.

• Then select the correct RTO from the given list and click on proceed. 

• At the next window, click on "Pay your Tax."

• You will be asked for your vehicle's registration number and the last five characters of the chassis number. Click on "Verify Details".

• Once your details have been verified, you can pay the tax online and receive confirmation.

You can also pay the applicable Surat road tax offline by following the steps mentioned below:

• Visit your nearest RTO 

• Fill up the form given by the officials

• Submit the form and the relevant tax amount in the desired format (cash, demand draft, cheque etc.) 

Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Tax in Surat

If a person fails to pay the requisite road tax amount for more than three months, then the Government levies a penalty, whose quantified value is 18% of the total road tax owed to the Government, as seen below:

Road Tax Payment Postponed by:	Penalty Levied/Charged on Vehicle Owner
More than 3 months	18% of the total road tax amount owed to the Government

List of Different Motor Insurance Plans in Surat

The rules prescribed in the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 state that every vehicle owner must purchase motor insurance for their vehicle in Surat. Along the same lines, ACKO offers many motor vehicle insurance plans to suit all your coverage needs.

Car Insurance	Bike Insurance
Comprehensive Car Insurance	Comprehensive Bike Insurance
Third-Party Car Insurance	Third-Party Bike Insurance
Commercial Car Insurance

Final Word

All the vehicle owners residing in Surat, as well as outsiders motoring through the state, must thus pay the applicable Gujarat road tax levied on them by the Gujarat State Government. Vehicle owners must also not forget to apply for or purchase insurance policies as per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Applying for or purchasing these policies from reputed insurance organisations, such as ACKO, leads to reduced financial expenditure in the event of unwanted mishaps such as vehicular emergencies etc., as the organisation offers a wide variety of motor insurance plans with relevant and beneficial add-ons. 

Frequently Asked Questions on Surat Road Tax