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Road Tax in Pondicherry: Complete Guide on Calculation, Rates and Payment

Team AckoApr 10, 2024

Pondicherry is one of the most popular travel destinations in India. Located on the southeast coast of India, the union territory is known for its sprawling roads and coastal views. Its cleanliness and excellent road safety measures are just a couple of reasons why Pondicherry has become a thriving tourist destination. That said, the administration requires funds to manage this infrastructure. For this upkeep, the government levies road tax on vehicles purchased for commercial and personal uses.

Read on to learn more about what road tax in Pondicherry is and why you should pay it!

Contents

Road Tax in Pondicherry
Pondicherry Road Tax Calculation
Road Tax in Pondicherry for Two-Wheelers
Road Tax in Pondicherry for Four-Wheelers
Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Pondicherry
Road Tax for Other State Vehicles in Pondicherry
How to Pay Pondicherry Road Tax Online?
Penalty for Non-Payment of Pondicherry Road Tax
List of Different Motor Insurance Plans
Final Word

Road Tax in Pondicherry

Every vehicle owner entering the territory of Pondicherry is liable to pay road tax to the government. The State Government uses the road tax collected to construct and maintain the road network.

You can pay the Pondicherry road tax by visiting the local RTO or the Parivahan website. The Pondicherry Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1967, governs the regulations regarding the calculation, collection and execution of road tax in Pondicherry. It states the procedure to be followed for the imposition and the manner of payment of road tax. In case a person defaults, a penalty is charged by the licensing officer.

Pondicherry Road Tax Calculation

The Pondicherry Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1967, lays down the rules for calculating the road tax. These are calculated depending on the cost of the vehicle, seating capacity, engine capacity, model and manufacturer. Therefore, different road tax rates are applicable for different types of vehicles. Being a Union Territory, the Pondicherry road tax is different and lower than other states.

You can use the Pondicherry road tax calculator available on the Parivahan portal to calculate the road tax you are liable to pay.

Road Tax in Pondicherry for Two-Wheelers

Road tax for bikes in Pondicherry is calculated depending on the vehicle's engine capacity. The table below shows the yearly and lifetime tax rates for two-wheelers:

Category	Yearly Tax	Lifetime Tax
The engine capacity of the two-wheeler is less than 55 CC	Nil	Nil
The engine capacity of the two-wheeler is between 56 CC and 75 CC	Rs. 60	Rs. 450
The engine capacity of the two-wheeler is between 75 CC and 170 CC	Rs. 110	Rs. 850
The engine capacity of the two-wheeler is more than 170 CC, and the tricycle	Rs. 160	Rs. 1,200

Road Tax in Pondicherry for Four-Wheelers

The Road tax for cars and other four-wheelers in Pondicherry is calculated depending on the vehicle's weight and cost. Take a look at the table below to know the applicable tax rates for different categories.

Category	Annual Tax	Lifetime Tax
Motor vehicle weighing less than 700 kgs, unladen weight	Rs. 550	Rs. 4,800
Motor Vehicles weighing more than 700 kgs, but less than 1,500 kgs, unladen weight	Rs. 710	Rs. 6,000
Motor Vehicles weighing more than 1,500 kgs, but less than 2,000 kgs, unladen weight	Rs. 910	Rs. 8,000
Motor Vehicles weighing more than 2,000 kgs, but less than 3,000 kgs, unladen weight	Rs. 940	Rs. 8,000
Motor Vehicle with a weight exceeding 3,000 kgs, unladen weight	Rs. 960	Rs. 8,000
Educational institution's private service vehicle	Rs. 100 per seat	NA
Private service vehicle owned by other dealers (excluding educational institutions)	Rs. 150 per seat	NA

Every vehicle owner must pay a road tax while registering a new private car. The table below shows the applicable road tax for a new car in Pondicherry (depending on the price of the vehicle).

Category	Annual Tax	Lifetime Tax
Motor vehicles costing more than Rs. 15 Lakhs, but less than Rs. 20 Lakhs.	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 50, 000
Motor vehicles costing more than Rs. 20 Lakhs.	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 1,00,000

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles in Pondicherry

The Pondicherry road tax for commercial vehicles is computed differently (depending on the weight of the goods carriers and the seating capacity of passenger carriers). The tables below contain RTO tax details based on the different categories.

The Pondicherry road tax for Goods Carriage Vehicles is shown below:

Weight of the Goods	Road Tax Charges
3,000 kgs	Rs. 2,000 per annum
5,500 kgs	Rs. 800 per quarter
9,000 kgs	Rs. 1,200 per quarter
12,000 kgs	Rs. 1,700 per quarter
13,000 kgs	Rs. 2,000 per quarter
15,000 kgs	Rs. 2,200 per quarter
More than 15,000 kg	Rs. 200 per 1,000 kgs

Pondicherry RTO road tax for Stage Carriage Vehicles (vehicles with more than 6 passengers charging different fares for separate destinations, e.g., Omnibus) is detailed below:

Category	Tax Charges Per Quarter
Urban areas	Rs. 150 per seat
Intrastate	Rs. 260 per seat
Interstate – Regular/Ordinary	Rs. 360 per seat
Interstate – Express	Rs. 370 per seat

Pondicherry RTO road tax for contract carriages depending on the seating capacity of the passengers, is shown below:

Limit of Passengers	Quarterly Tax Charges	Yearly Tax Charges	5 Years Tax Charges
Less than 3 passengers, including the driver	Nil	Rs. 200	Rs. 1,000
Between 3 to 4 passengers, including the driver	Nil	Rs. 260	Rs. 1,300
Between 4 to 6 passengers, including the driver	Nil	Rs. 900	Rs. 4,500
Between 6 to 10 passengers, including the driver	Nil	Rs. 4,500	Nil
Between 10 to 13 passengers, including the driver	Nil	Rs. 6,500	Nil
Between 13 to 27 passengers, including the driver	Rs. 325 per seat	Nil	Nil
More than 27 passengers, including the driver	Rs. 375 per seat	Nil	Nil

Road Tax for Other State Vehicles in Pondicherry

The table below shows the road tax for other state vehicles in Pondicherry:

Category	The Tax rate for a period of fewer than 7 days	The Tax rate for more than 7 days but less than 30 days
A private service vehicle from other states (for each passenger other than the driver)	Rs. 35	Rs. 100
Educational Institution vehicle from other states (for each passenger other than the driver and the attendant)	Rs. 25	Rs. 75

How to Pay Pondicherry Road Tax Online?

As mentioned earlier, the Pondicherry road tax can be paid in-person through the nearest RTO or via the official website of the Transport Department. The introduction of the Parivahan portal has made online payment of commercial road tax very easy for everyone. It offers various online services such as calculating and paying road tax, checking the payment status and verifying the payment.

You can choose any option, depending on your convenience. It is important to submit all the required documents and the tax amount in both cases. Keep the acknowledgement receipt with you for future reference.

If you prefer Pondicherry road tax online payment, here are the steps to be followed:

Step 1: Go to the official Vahan Parivahan website.

Step 2: Select your state, RTO and then click on the 'Proceed' button.

Step 3: Select the 'RC Related Services' option from the main menu. Next, select the 'Pay your Tax' option from the dropdown menu.

Step 4: Now, fill in your vehicle's registration number to pay your RTO road tax in Pondicherry online.

Step 5: Choose from the available online payment methods like a debit card or net banking and pay your road tax.

Penalty for Non-Payment of Pondicherry Road Tax

The penalties for defaulting on road tax are calculated based on the delay period and the actual frequency of tax payments. In Pondicherry, the penalty amount cannot exceed the yearly tax.

Period	Within 2nd month of the due date	Between 2nd and 3rd month of the due date	After 3rd month
Quarterly payment of tax	25% of the tax charges	50% of the tax charges	Full tax charges
Half-yearly	12.5% of the tax charges	25% of the tax charges	50% of the tax charges
Yearly/lifetime tax	6.25% of the tax charges	12.5% of the tax charges	25% of the tax charges

List of Different Motor Insurance Plans

The following section details a few motor insurance plans that provide the best vehicle coverage.

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

Final Word

Defaulting on road tax payments can result in heavy penalties. Therefore, ensure that you pay the Pondicherry road tax within the stipulated period. Apart from the road tax necessities, not having motor vehicle insurance can also lead to heavy penalties. Motor insurance is a mandatory requirement, as per The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Ensure that you purchase motor insurance to safeguard your vehicle and yourself in any unforeseen circumstances. You can conveniently buy vehicle insurance via the ACKO website/app for a hassle-free experience!

Disclaimer: The content on this page is generic and shared only for informational and explanatory purposes. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet, and is subject to changes.

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