Understanding and paying your Bihar road tax is crucial for driving legally on the state's roads. This guide covers everything you need to know about Bihar road tax, including calculation methods, online payment options, and specific rates for different vehicle categories.
Bihar road tax
Bihar road tax is a mandatory fee imposed by the Bihar government on all motor vehicles registered within the state. These funds contribute to the development and upkeep of Bihar's road infrastructure. It is typically paid at the time of vehicle registration and renewed annually. Road tax is a crucial component of vehicle ownership, ensuring the maintenance and development of infrastructure.
Bihar road tax calculation
Calculating your Bihar road tax is a straightforward process. The tax amount depends on the type of vehicle you own and its ex-showroom price. Here's a breakdown:
Flat rate for most vehicles: Bihar levies a flat rate of road tax for most vehicles. This means the tax is a fixed percentage of the vehicle's ex-showroom price.
Exemptions: Electric vehicles and certain agricultural vehicles may be eligible for exemptions or reduced tax rates.
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Road tax in Bihar for two-wheelers
The road tax for two-wheelers in Bihar varies based on the vehicle's ex-showroom price:
| Ex-showroom price | Rate of tax (on ex-showroom price) |
| Up to Rs. 1 lakh | 8% |
| Above Rs. 1 lakh and up to Rs. 8 lakh | 9% |
| From Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh | 10% |
| Above Rs. 15 lakh | 12% |
Road tax in Bihar for new four-wheelers
Bihar road tax for motor cars and omnibuses up to a seating capacity of 12 and used for personal use follows a flat rate structure:
| Ex-showroom price | Rate of tax (on ex-showroom price) |
| Up to Rs. 1 lakh | 8% |
| Above Rs. 1 lakh and up to Rs 8 lakh | 9% |
| From Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh | 10% |
| Above Rs. 15 lakh | 12% |
Road tax for commercial vehicles in Bihar
The Bihar road tax for commercial vehicles is calculated based on a variety of criteria and the type of commercial vehicle (goods carrier, passenger carrier, etc.). Here is a breakdown of the tax calculation:
Three-wheelers
| Seating capacity | Period | One time tax amount (in Rs.) |
| Not more than 4 persons (excluding driver) | 15 years | 10,000 |
| Not more than 4 persons (excluding driver) | 10 years | 6,700 |
| Not more than 4 persons (excluding driver) | 5 years | 6,000 |
| Not more than 7 persons (excluding driver) | 15 years | 15,000 |
| Not more than 7 persons (excluding driver) | 10 years | 11,000 |
| Not more than 7 persons (excluding driver) | 5 years | 9,000 |
Motorcycle, taxi, maxi cab with a seating capacity up to 12
| Ex-showroom price | Rate of tax (on ex-showroom price) |
| Up to Rs. 1 lakh | 8% |
| Above Rs. 1 lakh and up to Rs. 8 lakh | 9% |
| From Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh | 10% |
| Above Rs. 15 lakh | 12% |
Transport vehicles other than goods carriage, motor cabs and maxi cabs
| Seating capacity | Ordinary bus | Semi-deluxe bus | Deluxe bus | Volvo, Mercedes, and equivalent buses |
| 13 - 26 | Rs. 550/seat | Rs. 675/seat | Rs. 785/seat | - |
| 27 - 32 | Rs. 600/seat | Rs. 750/seat | Rs. 860/seat | - |
| 32 onwards | Rs. 700/seat | Rs. 870/seat | Rs. 1,025/seat | - |
| Volvo, Mercedes, and equivalent buses | - | - | - | Rs. 1,300/seat |
Goods carriage
| Vehicle Description | Tax |
| Laden weight capacity up to 1,000 kg | One time tax of Rs. 8,000 during registration in the state for 10 years |
| Laden weight capacity above 1,000 kg but no more than 3,000 kg | One time tax of Rs. 6,500 per ton or part thereof at the time of registration in the state for 10 years |
| Laden weight capacity above 3,000 kg but no more than 16,000 kg | Rs. 750 per ton per year or any part thereof |
| Laden weight capacity above 16,000 kg but no more than 24,000 kg | Rs. 700 per ton per year or any part thereof |
| Laden weight capacity above 24,000 kg | Rs. 600 per ton per year or any part thereof |
