Road Tax in Karnataka

There are a number of factors that need to be considered for the calculation of Road Tax:

1. Manufacture of Vehicle.

2. Type of fuel

3. Engine Capacity

4. Age of the vehicle

5. Purpose of vehicle

6. Place of manufacture

7. Any Cess, if applicable

1. Road Tax on Bikes:

   Tax is charged on the basis of age and cost of the vehicle:

   Vehicle Category	Life Time Tax Applicable
   New vehicle cost < 50,000	10% of the cost of vehicles
   New vehicle cost > 50,000	12% of the cost of vehicles
   Vehicle run on electricity	4% of the cost of Vehicles
   Vehicles < 5yrs old	73-93% as per clause A
   Vehicles 5 yrs to 10 yrs old	49-69% as per clause A
   Vehicles that are 10 to 15 yrs old	45-25% as per clause A

2. Road Tax on Cars:

   Vehicle Category	Life Time Tax Applicable
   New vehicle that cost < 5 lakh	13% of the cost of vehicles
   Between 5 - 10 lakh	14% of the cost of vehicles
   10-20 lakhs	17% of the cost of vehicles
   > 20 lakhs	18% of the cost of vehicles
   Vehicles that are 10-15 yrs old	25-45 % as per clause A

   Taxes are applied on Classic and Vintage cars as well:

   1. Classic: 1000

   2. Vintage: 500

   Tax on Imported Vehicles:

   The selling cost of the vehicle will include cost price, customs duty and other costs.