Maharashtra vehicle tax or Maharashtra road tax is a type of tax levied on all vehicle before it is used in public. Vehicle tax must be paid to the Government after purchasing a vehicle either for personal or for commercial purpose. Maharashtra is considered as one of the busiest states in the country with the highest number of vehicles on the road. The current vehicle tax in Maharashtra falls under the control of the state’s Motor Vehicles Taxation Act of 1988 with the latest amendment made in 2001.
Maharashtra Road Tax
Road tax has to be paid in case you purchase a vehicle. The road tax in Maharashtra is regulated as per the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1968.
The rates are decided by the state authorities and the collection of the tax is done by them as well. The tax money that is collected is used by the state government to improve security and road quality.
Vehicle Tax in Maharashtra
The factors that are in play while calculating vehicle tax in the state of Maharashtra are the age, make and manufacturer, fuel type, dimensions of the vehicle, engine capacity, place of manufacture, purpose and so on. Criteria such as seating capacity and the number of wheels of a specific vehicle are also used to calculate the tax levied on a vehicle. The transport department of a state collects a vehicle tax that would be equivalent to a certain percentage of the cost of the specific vehicle. This ensures to keep standard taxation across different vehicle categories in various states.
Tax Rates
Schedule A (III)
The vehicle tax slabs for vehicles designed to carry goods are illustrated below.
Vehicle Type and Laden Weight (KGS) | Tax levied per year |
| Below 750 | INR 880 |
| Equal to or above 750 but below 1500 | INR 1,220 |
| Equal to or above 1500 but below 3000 | INR 1,730 |
| Equal to or above 3000 but below 4500 | INR 2,070 |
| Equal to or above 4500 but below 6000 | INR 2,910 |
| Equal to or above 6000 but below 7500 | INR 3,450 |
| Equal to or above 7500 but below 9000 | INR 4,180 |
| Equal to or above 9000 but below 10500 | INR 4,940 |
| Equal to or above 10500 but below 12000 | INR 5,960 |
| Equal to or above 12000 but below 13500 | INR 6,780 |
| Equal to or above 13500 but below 15000 | INR 7,650 |
| Equal to or above 15000 | INR 8,510 |
| Equal to or above 15000 but below 15500 | INR 7,930 |
| Equal to or above 15,500 but below 16,000 | INR 8,200 |
| Equal to or above 16,000 but below 16,500 | INR 8,510 |
| Equal to or above 16,500 | INR 8,510 + INR 375 for every 500 KGS or part thereof more than 16,500 KGS |
Schedule A (IV) (1)
Passengers vehicles that operate on a daily contract basis such as Rickshaws, Taxis and Cabs come under this section and is liable to pay the following tax amounts, as applicable. The taxes mentioned below will be added for each category.
| Vehicle Type | Tax per seat per year |
| Vehicles licensed to carry two passengers | INR 160 |
| Vehicles licensed to carry three passengers | INR 300 |
| Vehicles licensed to carry four passengers | INR 400 |
| Vehicles licensed to carry five passengers | INR 500 |
| Vehicles licensed to carry six passengers | INR 600 |
| Vehicle Type | Tax per seat per year |
| Air-conditioned taxis | INR 130 |
| Tourist Taxis | INR 190 |
| Indian Made Non-A/C | INR 250 |
| Indian Made A/C Vehicle | INR 300 |
| Foreign Made Vehicles | INR 400 |
Schedule A (IV) (2)
This schedule deals with vehicles that are hired by and operated for everyday passengers. These vehicles are charged INR 71 per year as vehicle tax.
Schedule A (IV) (3)
Vehicles that operate as contract carriages for the public on interstate routes are levied with the following taxes.
| Vehicle Type | Tax per seat per year |
| Tourist vehicles or general omnibus with a seating arrangement as per CMVR, 1989 rule 128. | INR 4,000 |
| General omnibus | INR 1,000 |
| Air-conditioned vehicles run by private operators. | INR 5,000 |
Schedule A (IV) (3) (A)
This section deals with the vehicles that work on interstate routes. The taxes levied for such vehicles are mentioned below.
| Vehicle Type | Tax per seat per year |
| Non-A/C vehicles | INR 4,000 |
| Air-conditioned vehicles | INR 5,000 |
Schedule A (IV) (4)
This section deals with a particular permit vehicle as indicated in the Central Motor Vehicles Act. The taxation on these vehicles is mentioned in the table below.
| Vehicle Type | Tax per seat per year |
| Tourist vehicles or general omnibus with a seating arrangement as stated in CMVR, 1988 Rule 128. | INR 4,000 |
| General omnibus; not inclusive in the above. | INR 5,000 |
| Air-conditioned buses | INR 5,000 |
Schedule A (IV) (A)
This section deals with vehicles used for private services or personal reasons.
| Vehicle Type | Tax per seat per year |
| Air-conditioned buses | INR 1,800 |
| Vehicles other than air-conditioned buses | INR 800 |
| Standees | INR 250 |
Schedule A (V)
Vehicles used for support and service purposes such as Towing Vehicles are included in this section, and a fixed tax of INR 330 is levied for the same.
Schedule A (VI)
This section deals with vehicles built with pieces of equipment meant for specific purposes such as cranes, compressors, earth movers and so on. The vehicle tax slab for the same is mentioned below.
| Unloaded Weight of a vehicle (ULW) (in KGS) | Tax Rate |
| Less than 750 | INR 300 |
| Equal to or above 750 but below 1500 | INR 400 |
| Equal to or above 1500 but below 2250 | INR 600 |
| Equal to or above 2250 | INR 600 |
| Part or whole of the weight in multiples of 500 and above 2250 | INR 300 each |
Schedule A (VII)
This section deals with vehicles that may be excluded from the sections already mentioned above. The vehicles mentioned here are mostly vehicles such as non-transport ambulances, vehicles with a temporary location in the state or with a seating capacity above 12. The following table illustrates the tax amount levied on such vehicles.
| Unloaded Weight of a vehicle (ULW) (KGS) | Tax Rate |
| Less than 750 | INR 600 |
| Equal to or above 750 but below 1500 | INR 800 |
| Equal to or above 1500 but below 2250 | INR 900 |
| Equal to or above 2250 and permitted to have less than six passengers | INR 1000 |
| Above 2250 | |
| Allowed to have 6 up to a limit of 12 | INR 175 |
| Permitted to have 12 and more passengers | INR 500 |
Schedule A (VIII)
Deals with taxation on vehicles used for transport of goods other than those for agricultural purposes.
The tax per year is decided upon the laden weight of the vehicle as depicted in the table below:
| Registered Laden Weight (in KGS) | Tax per year |
| Less than 750 | INR 860 |
| Equal to or above 750 but below 1500 | INR 1200 |
| Equal to or above 1500 but below 3000 | INR 1700 |
| Equal to or above 3000 but below 4500 | INR 2020 |
| Equal to or above 4500 but below 6000 | INR 2850 |
| Equal to or above 6000 but below 7500 | INR 3360 |
Schedule A (VIII) (a) (a)
This section of the Act deals with taxation of trailing vehicles that are mainly used for agricultural purposes specifically and may weigh 4500 KGS or more. The tax levied per year may start from INR 1500 to INR 3000.
For vehicles not included in any of the sections above
For all kinds of two-wheelers and three-wheelers that are driven by a motor and/or has an accompaniment carriage, the lifetime tax at 7% of the cost of the vehicle is charged. Therefore, the price of the vehicle would include the actual cost of the vehicle, central excise tax and sales tax for the specific vehicle.
Similarly, for motor cars/jeeps and/or omnibuses, an individual owner will have to pay a 7% of the cost of the vehicle as mentioned above. If the vehicle is imported or company owned, the tax rate goes up to 14% per year.
FAQs
What is Maharashtra Vehicle Tax?
Maharashtra Vehicle Tax, also known as Road Tax, is a state-level tax imposed by the Maharashtra government on vehicles used within the state. It is collected to maintain and develop road infrastructure.
Who is required to pay Maharashtra Vehicle Tax?
All vehicle owners in Maharashtra are required to pay vehicle tax. This includes owners of private and commercial vehicles.