Driving in Meghalaya, the "Abode of Clouds," requires adhering to road tax regulations. This article provides a comprehensive guide on Meghalaya road tax, including calculation methods, rates for different vehicles, and online payment procedures.
Introduction of Meghalaya road tax
Meghalaya road tax is a mandatory levy imposed by the state government on all motor vehicles registered in the state. It contributes to the development and maintenance of roads and highways within Meghalaya.
Meghalaya road tax calculation
Determining your Meghalaya road tax involves considering various factors such as:
- Vehicle type (two-wheeler, four-wheeler, commercial vehicle)
- Original cost of the vehicle and engine capacity (four-wheeler)
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (for two-wheeler and goods vehicles)
- Seating capacity (for passenger vehicles)
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Road tax in Meghalaya for two-wheelers
The road tax for two-wheelers in Meghalaya is based on their unladen weight:
| Vehicle weight | Tax (for 10 years) | Tax for every 5 years after 10 years |
| Unladen weight less than 65 kg | Rs. 1,100 | Rs. 310 |
| Unladen weight 65 kg to 90 kgs | Rs. 1,800 | Rs. 470 |
| unladen weight from 90 kg to 135 kg | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 630 |
| unladen weight more than 135 kg | Rs. 2,990 |
Road tax in Meghalaya for four-wheelers
Four-wheelers have different tax rates based on the vehicle's age and engine capacity. Here’s a detailed table:
| Vehicle age | Road tax for Up to 800 cc | Road tax for 801 to 1000 cc |
| Original cost up to Rs. 3 lakh | 4% of original cost | Rs. 6,000 |
| Original cost above Rs. 3 lakh | 6% of original cost | Rs. 9,000 |
| Original cost above Rs. 15 lakh | 8% of original cost | Rs. 13,550 |
| Original cost above Rs.20 lakh | 10% of original cost | Rs. 16,500 |
Road tax for commercial vehicles in Meghalaya
Meghalaya road tax for commercial vehicles is primarily determined by the type of vehicle. The tax rate is given below:
| Passenger vehicles | ||
| Annual tax | Quarterly tax | |
| Three-Wheelers | ||
| 3 person or less | Rs. 1030 | Rs. 315 |
| 4 person to 6 person | Rs. 1890 | Rs. 580 |
| Four-Wheelers | ||
| Local Taxi (Capacity 6 or less operating in one region) | Rs. 2730 | Rs. 735 |
| Tourist Taxi (Capacity 6 or less operating all over state) | Rs. 5040 | Rs. 1365 |
| Tourist Maxi Cab (Capacity 7 to 12) | Rs. 5985 | Rs. 1575 |
| Others | ||
| Light Minibus (Capacity 13 to 30) | Rs. 7350 | Rs. 2100 |
| Medium Minibus (Capacity more than 30) | Rs. 7350 + Rs. 80 for every seat above 30 | Rs. 2100 + Rs. 20 for every seat above 30 |
| Omni Tourist Bus | Rs. 12600 | Rs. 3150 |
| Deluxe Express Buses with capacity more than 30 | Rs. 10500 + Rs. 105 for every seat above 30 | Rs. 2100 + Rs. 25 for every seat above 30 |
| All Meghalaya Super Deluxe Contract | Rs. 42,000 | Rs. 10,500 |
| Goods Vehicle | ||
| Annual tax | Quarterly tax | |
| Light Goods Vehicle (1 MT or less) | Rs. 1575 | Rs. 420 |
| Light Goods Vehicle (1 MT to 3 MT) | Rs.3150 | Rs. 840 |
| Medium Goods Vehicle (3 MT to 7 MT) | Rs.3150 + Rs. 735 for every additional 1 MT above 3 MT | Rs. 840 + Rs. 183 for every additional 1 MT above 3 MT |
| Heavy Goods Vehicle (7 MT to 12 MT) | Rs.6300 + Rs. 210 for every additional 1 MT above 7 MT | Rs. 1680 + Rs. 52 for every additional 1 MT above 7 MT |
| Heavy Goods Vehicle (Above 12 MT) | Rs. 8400 + Rs. 315 for every additional 1 MT above 12 MT | Rs. 2205 + Rs. 78 for every additional 1 MT above 12 MT |
| Trailers | ||
| Light Trailer | Rs. 630 | Rs. 156 |
| Medium Trailer | Rs. 1575 | Rs. 393 |
| Heavy Trailer | Rs. 2625 | Rs. 708 |
| Tractor | ||
| Light (Not exceeding 2 MT) | Rs.630 | Rs. 156 |
| Medium (2 MT but not more than 5 MT) | Rs. 1260 | Rs.315 |
| Heavy (Exceeding 5 MT) | Rs. 2100 | Rs. 525 |
| Not exceeding 3 MT | Rs. 2625 | Rs. 682 |
| 3 MT to 5 MT | Rs. 4200 or 0.25% of the cost of the crane whichever is higher | Rs. 1050 or 0.25% of the cost of the crane whichever is higher |
| More than 5 MT | Rs. 4200 + Rs. 525 for every ton more than 5 MT or 0.25% of the cost of the crane whichever is higher | Rs. 1050 + Rs. 132 for every ton more than 5 MT or 0.25% of the cost of the crane whichever is higher |
