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

Karnataka is the sixth-largest state by area in the country. It is also a manufacturing hub of some of India's largest public sector industries and is a leader in IT. Bustling with life, the state of Karnataka has to continuously maintain its road network to keep up with the logistical needs and the rise in traffic density due to the influx of people visiting the state or moving here.

To cope with these expenses, the government collects taxes from everyone who is in Bijapur or elsewhere in the state and need to use the state's road network. The Bijapur Road Tax, once paid, allows you 15 years of stress-free driving on the state's roads.

Bijapur Road Tax

As per The Motor Vehicles Act 1988, paying road tax is mandatory, similar to other mandatory rules like buying a bike or car insurance, holding a valid DL, etc.

The RTOs collect the road taxes in Bijapur and are then utilised by the Karnataka Government to improve/maintain roads in the state.

The department is responsible for 29,072.58 km of State Highways and 55,428.85 km of Major District Roads.

Bijapur Road Tax Calculation

The Karnataka government determines tax slabs for various vehicles after considering multiple factors such as: 

• The seating capacity of a vehicle

• The cubic capacity of its engine

• The type of fuel it runs on

•  Vehicle’s cost

• Usage (private/commercial) and its age.

• The age of the vehicle (comes into consideration only when you are registering an used vehicle or in case of transfer of vehicle to Karnataka from a different state)

Road Tax in Bijapur for Two-Wheelers

The road tax slab in Bijapur for Two-wheelers is as follows:

Category	Road Tax Applicable
A new vehicle costing less than Rs 50,000	10%
A new vehicle that costs more than Rs 50,000	12%
Vehicles no more than 5 years old	73% to 93%
Vehicles between 5-10 years old	49% to 69%
Vehicles that are between 10-15 years old	45% to 25%
Electric Vehicles	4%

Road Tax in Bijapur for Three-Wheelers

The table below mentions the Bijapur Road tax for three-wheelers:

Category	Road Tax Applicable
A new auto-rickshaw at the time of registration	Rs. 2,500/-

Road Tax in Bijapur for Four-Wheelers

The road tax slab in the State of Bijapur for Four-wheelers is mentioned in the following table:

Category	Percentage of Road Tax Applicable
Vehicles valued at less than Rs 5 lakhs	13%
A new vehicle valued between Rs 5-10 lakhs	14%
A new vehicle valued between 10-20 lakhs	17%
A new vehicle valued at over 20 lakhs	18%
Vehicles no more than 5 years old	75% to 93%
Vehicles between 5-10 years old	49% to 69%
Vehicles that are between 10-15 years old	45% to 25%
Electric Vehicles	4%

Commercial Vehicles Road Tax in Bijapur

The road tax levied by Karnataka is the highest in the country. Unlike most states, Karnataka has a uniform tax slab for commercial and private vehicles.

The following table details the road tax for commercial vehicles registered in Bijapur in Karnataka.

Category	Road Tax Applicable
A new vehicle valued at less than Rs 5 lakhs	13%
A new vehicle valued between Rs 5-10 lakhs	14%
A new vehicle valued between Rs 10-20 lakhs	17%
A new vehicle valued at over Rs 20 lakhs	18%
Vehicles no more than 5 years old	75% to 93%
Vehicles between 5-10 years old	49% to 69%
Vehicles that are between 10-15 years old	45% to 25%
Electric Vehicles	4%

Road Tax for Other State Vehicles in Bijapur

If your vehicle is registered under a different state, the Karnataka Government allows you to drive anywhere within its border for 30 days (without paying a road tax). If you wish to drive the vehicle in Bijapur in Karnataka any longer, you will need to pay the road tax based on the duration of your stay, as mentioned in the following table.

Duration of vehicle use	Measures to be taken
Less than 30 days	NA
30 days to 11 months	Apply for a change of address only
Beyond 11 months	Re-register the vehicle in Karnataka and pay lifetime taxes accordingly.

How to Pay Bijapur Road Tax Online?

You can pay the Bijapur road tax online via the Parivahan portal or while visiting the local RTO to register your vehicle.

To pay the road tax online, you can follow the steps listed below: 

• Access the Parivahan website.

• Click on "Online Services" and select the "Vehicles Related Services" option.

• Choose the state of Karnataka from the available list and then select the RTO. 

• Enter the registration number of the vehicle and all the required information.

• After verification of details, pay the road tax and download a copy of the receipt.

If you are unable to pay your dues online, you can do so in-person by following the steps listed below:

• Visit the nearest RTO with the required documents.

• Get the documents verified.

• Make the payment as per the applicable road tax.

If you decide to pay the road tax at the local RTO, you will be required to carry the following documents:

• A copy of the vehicle's invoice.

• The Registration Certificate (RC) of the vehicle.

• No Objection Certificate (If re-registering a vehicle from another state).

• Form number KMVT14 (If re-registering a vehicle from another state).

• The certificate of Insurance of the vehicle.

• Documents to serve as proof of address (Voter ID card, Passport, Utility Bills, etc.)

Penalty for Non-payment of Road Tax in Bijapur

You can drive an out-of-state vehicle in Bijapur for up to a year without paying road taxes. No interest is charged if you pay within the grace period (30 days).

Status of Road Tax Payment	Penalty
If the road tax is not paid within the stipulated time	The vehicle is impounded and released only after the payment of the pending road tax.

List of Different Motor Insurance Plans in Bijapur

According to the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, purchasing a third-party motor insurance policy in India is mandatory. Moreover, having a valid motor insurance policy will help vehicle owners in case of road accidents or other mishaps. For further information, visit ACKO. You can also learn about the different motor insurance plans mentioned in the table below.

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

Conclusion

This sums up the guide for Bijapur road tax. We hope that this blog familiarises you with how Bijapur road tax is calculated, the various classification of vehicles and why this road tax is levied. While it is true that Karnataka has one of the highest road taxes in the country, this, in turn, results in better infrastructure and roads for those residing here.

Frequently Asked Questions on Bijapur Road Tax