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

TeamAckoJul 25, 2024

Kolasib, one of the most mesmerising among the seven sister states, is blessed with natural beauty and pleasant weather. The state is known for its lush green landscapes, picturesque views, and friendly people.

Kolasib is a popular tourist destination with a lot to offer to visitors. People who have recently shifted to the beautiful Aizawl in Kolasib or are travelling there for a vacation can find all information regarding the mandatory road tax.

Kolasib Road Tax

The Mizoram State Government levies the requisite road tax on all vehicle owners as per the provisions of The Mizoram Motor Vehicles (Taxation) (Amendment) Act, 2019.

The road tax in Kolasib levied varies as per vehicle type and category. The Mizoram State Government generally utilises the road tax collected to maintain the existing roads of Mizoram and build new ones to facilitate easier movement of vehicles across the state.

Kolasib Road Tax Calculation

You can refer to the RTO website to calculate the road tax payable. Enter the required information, such as your vehicle type, engine capacity, and registration period, to get the exact tax amount payable.

The rates for road tax in Kolasib are:

Vehicle (type)	Tax rate (%)
Motorcycles	12
Light motor vehicles	14
Heavy motor vehicles	16

The amount of road tax payable can be calculated using the following formula:

Amount of road tax = [{( Vehicle-type rate )x (Vehicle list price )} / 100]

Road tax in Kolasib is calculated based on the vehicle's engine capacity. The tax rates are as follows:

Vehicles with engine capacity up to 1000cc	Rs. 500
Vehicles with engine capacity between 1001cc and 1500cc	Rs. 1000
Vehicles with engine capacity between 1501cc and 2000cc	Rs. 1500
Vehicles with engine capacity between 2001cc and 3000cc	Rs. 2500
Vehicles with engine capacity over 3000cc	Rs. 4000

To calculate the road tax, we can use the following formula:-

[Specified rate by the Engine Capacity (x) cubic centimetres (CC)].

For example, for a vehicle with an engine capacity of 1200cc, the road tax would be Rs. 1000 (1000 x 1.2).

Road Tax in Kolasib for Two-Wheelers

The road tax rates for two-wheelers in Kolasib have been discussed in the table below:

Age of Vehicle	Tax levied for capacity up to 100 cc (Rs)	Tax levied for capacity above 100 cc (Rs)
(New) up to 1 year	1,500	3,000
1-2 years old	1,400	2,800
2-3 years old	1,300	2,600
3-4 years old	1,200	2,400
5-6 years old	1,000	2,000
6-7 years old	900	1,800
7-8 years old	800	1,600
8-9 years old	700	1,400
9-10 years old	600	1,200
10-11 years old	500	1,000
11-12 years old	400	800
12-13 years old	300	600
13-14 years old	200	400
(More than) 14 years	100	200

Road Tax in Kolasib for Three-Wheelers

The applicable Road tax in Kolasib for three-wheelers is very reasonable. The rates are mentioned in the table below:

For petrol-driven three-wheelers	Rs 500/-
For diesel-driven three-wheelers	Rs 1,000/-

The above rates are for new vehicles. For old vehicles, the rates are as follows:

For petrol-driven three-wheelers	Rs 300/-
For diesel-driven three-wheelers	Rs 600/-

Road Tax in Kolasib for Four-Wheelers 

A vehicle's total engine displacement determines the Kolasib road tax for four-wheeler vehicles. The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) collects the tax during the vehicle's registration.

The following table details the road taxes to be paid by four-wheeler vehicle owners:

Age of Vehicle	Tax levied for capacity up to 800cc (Rs)	Tax levied for capacity from 801 cc to 1000cc (Rs)
New, up to 1 year	11250	12750
1 year - 2 years old	10500	11900
2 - 3 years old	9750	11050
3 - 4 years old	9000	10200
4 - 5 years old	8250	9350
5 to 6 years old	7500	8500
6 - 7 years old	6750	7650
7 - 8 years old	6000	6800
8 - 9 years old	5250	5950
9 - 10 years old	4500	5100
10 - 11 years old	3750	4250
11 - 12 years old	3000	3400
12 - 13 years old	2250	2550
13 - 14 years old	1500	1700
(More than) 14 years	750	850

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Kolasib

The Mizoram state government levies road tax on commercial vehicle owners as well. The amount of road tax to be paid depends on the type and size of the vehicle, as can be seen below: 

Vehicle (type)	Tax rate
Light commercial vehicles	Rs. 500
Medium commercial vehicles	Rs. 1000
Heavy commercial vehicles	Rs. 2000

Road Tax for Other State Vehicles in Kolasib

According to the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, anyone whose vehicle is not registered in Kolasib but is still running on its roads is obligated to pay a taxable amount. The tax amount payable depends on the vehicle's ex-showroom price, as seen below:

Vehicle (type)	Tax rate
Private cars and two-wheelers	5% of the vehicle's ex-showroom price
Commercial vehicles	8% of the vehicle's ex-showroom price

How to Pay Kolasib Road Tax Online?

Mizoram has an online portal for payment of road tax. The process for payment of road tax in Kolasib is as follows:

1. Visit the Vahan Parivahan website

2. Enter the required details such as name, address, contact number, email id, vehicle registration number, etc.

3. Choose the mode of payment (online by credit/debit card or through net banking)

4. Make the payment

5. Upon successful payment, a receipt will be generated, which needs to be printed and kept for future reference.

People can also pay the applicable road tax online on the Parivahan website.

Those who do not have access to online facilities can pay the road tax in Kolasib offline at the RTO office. The procedure is as follows:

1. Fill up the application form for road tax payment and submit it at the RTO office.

2. Make the payment through cash/cheque/DD.

3. Collect the receipt and keep it safe for future reference.

Penalty for Non-payment of Road Tax in Kolasib

If you fail to pay your road tax in Kolasib, you will be liable to pay the penalty. The penalty amount will depend on the vehicle type and the period for which the tax has not been paid, as can be seen in the table below:

Vehicle (type)	Applicable Penalty Rate (Rs)
Two-wheelers	Rs. 200 for each month or part thereof during which the offence continues.
Three-wheelers	Rs. 500 for each month or part thereof, during which the offence continues.
Medium and heavy motor vehicles	Rs. 1,000 for each month or part thereof during which the offence continues.

List of Different Motor Insurance Plans in Kolasib

As per the mandate of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, all vehicle owners should purchase auto insurance. Failure to comply with the mandate regarding the purchase of the same may result in unwanted penalties being levied on the concerned owners.

The table below displays several motor insurance plans in Kolasib that people can opt for from reputed insurance providers like ACKO:

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

Final Word

All vehicle owners residing in Kolasib and people motoring through the state must pay road tax mandatorily, as levied by the State Government in accordance with the Mizoram Motor Vehicles (Taxation) (Amendment) Act, 2019.

They should also remember to purchase their vehicular insurance coverage policies from reputed insurance providers such as ACKO, as buying the same protects them against undue expenditure in case of any potential mishap.

Frequently Asked Questions On Kolasib Road Tax