by Audit Analyst | Jan 6, 2026 | Road Tax
Applicable to Certain Vehicle Categories Yes, road tax can vary based on seating capacity, especially for commercial vehicles. Buses, vans, maxi cabs, and other transport vehicles are commonly taxed per seat. Passenger-carrying vehicles used for business purposes are...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 6, 2026 | Road Tax
Road Tax is Linked to Vehicle, Not Owner Road tax in India is not transferrable from one person to another as a separate component. It is paid against the vehicle registration, not the individual owner. When a vehicle is sold, the road tax remains valid with that...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 6, 2026 | Road Tax
Possible Reasons for Rejection Mismatch between vehicle details and jurisdiction of the RTO. Incorrect or incomplete documentation submitted during payment. Payment made to the wrong RTO office or portal. Errors in online transaction or receipt validation failure....
by Audit Analyst | Jan 6, 2026 | Road Tax
Jurisdiction-Based Payment Rule Road tax must generally be paid at the RTO where the vehicle is being registered. Each RTO operates within a defined geographic area or district. The vehicle owner is required to pay tax at the RTO that matches their residential or...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 6, 2026 | Road Tax
No Uniform Central Rate Structure There are no central guidelines prescribing fixed road tax rates for all states. Road tax is governed individually by each state under the powers granted by the Constitution. The Central Government does not regulate or cap...
