Definition and Scope of Advance Road Tax Payment Advance road tax refers to paying the applicable road tax before its due date. It is generally allowed for annual, half-yearly, or quarterly tax structures. Many states permit payment for multiple terms in advance,...
Situations That Warrant Road Tax Cancellation Road tax cancellation usually arises when a vehicle is deregistered or sold to another state. It is applicable if a vehicle is scrapped, permanently exported, or no longer in use. Cancellation is also allowed when a...
Current Modes of Road Tax Payment Road tax is traditionally paid through Regional Transport Offices during vehicle registration. Most states have adopted digital platforms to enable online road tax payment. Authorized agents and dealerships also handle road tax...
Purpose of Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate A PUC certificate confirms that a vehicle meets permissible emission limits. It is mandatory under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules for all motor vehicles in use. The certificate helps ensure that the vehicle does...
Understanding BS Norms and Vehicle Classification Bharat Stage (BS) norms regulate vehicular emissions and are enforced by the central government. Each successive BS stage (like BS-IV, BS-VI) mandates stricter emission standards for vehicle manufacturers. Vehicles...
General Road Tax Structure for Company Vehicles Road tax for company-registered vehicles is levied under the same state-specific Motor Vehicles Taxation Acts. The tax is generally higher for vehicles used for commercial or institutional purposes. Tax rates are often...
Road Tax Payment Rules Road tax is typically paid during the vehicle registration process at the Regional Transport Office. In most states, registration cannot be completed without paying road tax first. Vehicle dealers often facilitate this payment on behalf of the...
Road Tax Policy Revisions by States Several Indian states have amended their road tax slabs to align with newer vehicle categories and emission standards. States are moving from flat-rate taxes to value-based models based on vehicle cost. Some states have introduced...
Classification of Trailers Trailers are considered non-motorized vehicles towed by motorized tractors or trucks. They are used for transporting goods, equipment, or containers. They fall under the category of transport/commercial vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act....
Definition and Classification Multi-axle vehicles are those equipped with more than two axles for enhanced load-bearing capacity. These vehicles are typically classified as heavy goods or transport vehicles under state transport laws. Their configuration is assessed...