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

TeamAckoJul 26, 2024

Maharashtra is the third largest state in India by area. It has a lot to offer, from the beautiful beaches in Alibaug, to mist-covered hill stations such as Matheran and Lonavala. Not to forget the numerous forts across the state that were once a symbol of the Maratha empire's might. 

If you are a resident of Akola in Maharashtra with your own vehicle, and want to explore the state in all its magnificence, you are liable to pay the Maharashtra Road Tax as per the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Act of 1958.

Akola Road Tax

The state of Maharashtra has the largest road network in the country, spanning 2,67,452 kilometres. The Maharashtra Road Tax helps the government to cover the costs of road maintenance and development. It is a mandatory one-time tax paid to the government when you buy the vehicle in Akola.

It is similar to other law-mandated rules like holding a valid DL, buying bike/car insurance for your vehicle, etc. By paying the road tax, you can drive all across the state for a period of 15 years.

Akola Road Tax Calculation

The State of Maharashtra establishes tax slabs for various cars by considering various parameters such as a vehicle's seating capacity, engine cubic capacity, fuel type, cost of the vehicle, intended use (private or commercial), and age. The car's age is only considered when registering an old vehicle or transferring your vehicle to Maharashtra from another state.

What is unique when it comes to how the Road Tax in Akola is calculated is that road taxes are levied equivalent to a certain percentage of the original vehicle's cost. This ensures standard taxation across all categories of vehicles. 

Road Tax in Akola for Two-Wheelers

The state of Maharashtra has different slabs of taxation for old and new vehicles. The calculation for new two-wheelers in Akola is as follows. 

Category	Percentage of Road Tax Applicable. (Value\Cost of the vehicle)
Motorcycles with engine capacity below 99 cc	10% (minimum of Rs. 1,500)
Motorcycles with engine capacity between 99 and 299 cc	11% (minimum of Rs. 1,500)
Motorcycles with engine capacity above 299 cc	12% (minimum of Rs. 1,500)

The tax slab for when a vehicle is registered for the second time is as follows. The percentage of tax that you have to pay is determined by the number of years that have passed since the vehicle was first registered. 

No of years since vehicle registration	Percentage of Road Tax Applicable (Value\Cost of the vehicle)
1 to 2 years	95.80%
2 to 3 years	94.30%
3 to 4 years	86.70%
4 to 5 years	81.80%
5 to 6 years	76.60%
6 to 7 years	71.20%
7 to 8 years	65.60%
8 to 9 years	59.60%
9 to 10 years	53.40%
10 to 11 years	46.90%
11 to 12 years	39.90%
Above 12 years	32.70%

Road tax in Akola for Three-Wheelers

Akola has a very straightforward taxation policy for three-wheelers. The tax is determined by the number of passengers the vehicle is capable of carrying. The Akola Road tax for three-wheelers is as follows.

Category	Road Tax Applicable in Rupees
Motor Vehicles fitted with fare metres and used for the carriage of fewer than 6 passengers.	-
Vehicles permitted to carry 2 passengers	11,000
Vehicles permitted to carry 3  passengers	13,200
Vehicles permitted to carry 4 passengers	17,600
Vehicles permitted to carry 5 passengers	22,000
Vehicles permitted to carry 6 passengers	26,400

The tax slab for three-wheelers when a vehicle is registered for the second time is as follows.

Category	Percentage of Road Tax Applicable. (Value\Cost of the vehicle)
1 to 2 years	95.8%
2 to 3 years	91.3%
3 to 4 years	86.7%
4 to 5 years	81.8%
5 to 6 years	76.6%
6 to 7 years	71.2%
7 to 8 years	65.6%
8 to 9 years	59.6%
9 to 10 years	53.4%
10 to 11 years	46.8%
11 to 12 years	39.90%
Above 12 years	32.70%

Road tax in Akola for Four Wheelers

The Road Tax Slab in the Akola for four-wheelers is as follows.

Category	Percentage of Road Tax Applicable (Value\Cost of the vehicle)
LPG or CNG vehicles	-
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 10 lakhs	7%
Vehicle costs between Rs. 10 and Rs. 20 lakhs	8%
Vehicle cost above Rs. 20 lakhs	9%
Petrol Cars	-
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 10 lakhs	11%
Vehicle costs between Rs. 10 and Rs. 20 lakhs	12%
Vehicle cost above Rs. 20 lakhs	13%
Diesel Cars	-
Vehicle cost up to Rs. 10 lakhs	13%
Vehicle costs between 10 and Rs. 20 lakhs	14%
Vehicle cost above Rs. 20 lakhs	15%

The tax slab for the re-registration is as follows. The percentage of tax that you have to pay for registering a four-wheeler a second time is determined by the number of years that have passed since the vehicle was first registered.