Vehicle Tax Rates - Commercial and Non Commercial

Tax rates for Motor Cycles, Cars and other 3 and 4 wheelers, commercial and non-commercial vehicles are available at VehicleTax.htm. Or you can download pdf here.

Procedure for obtaining new Registration or Renewal of RC for motor vehicles

For Registration of new motor vehicle:  (Fees: Rs. 60/- only)

Rs. 60/- (for motor cycle) or Rs. 200/- (for imported motor cycle) or Rs. 200/- (for non-transport LMV) Rs. 300/- (for LCV) Rs. 400/- (for medium goods/passenger vehicle)

Documents Required:

1. Application for registration of a motor vehicle (Form 20)
2. Sale certificate issued by the manufacturer/seller/department of defense in case of Ex-army vehicle (Form 21)
3. Address proof (Ex.: Ration Card, Voter ID, LIC Policy)
4. Initial certificate of compliance with pollution standards, safety standards of components and road-worthiness from the manufacturer (Form 22) - issued by the manufacturer along with the vehicle
5. Custom’s clearance certificate - for imported vehicles only
6. Certificate of fitness (Form 38) – for transport vehicles only

Note: Application should be made within 7 days from the date of delivery excluding the period of transport.
The certificate of registration shall be issued within a period of 30 days from the date of application.

For renewal of RC:  (Fees: Rs. 60/- only)
Rs. 60/- (for motor cycle) or Rs. 200/- (for imported motor cycle) or Rs. 200/- (for non-transport LMV) Rs. 300/- (for LCV) Rs. 400/- (for medium goods/passenger vehicle)

Documents Required:

1. Application for renewal of certificate of registration of a motor vehicle, other than a transport vehicle (Form 25)
2. Certification of Pollution under control (PUC)
3. Certificate of fitness (Form 38) – for transport vehicles only

Outcome: Certificate of registration issued by the registering Authority will be in Form 23 / Form 23A (Smart Card).

For more details,

• Central Motor Vehicle Act - Rules
• List of Penalties under Motor Vehicle Act
• Formalities for obtaining Driving Licence

List of Penalties under Motor Vehicle Act

The Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) 1988, Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 and State Motor Vehicle Rules are the legal instruments for the conduct of road traffic in India. Some of the common offences and the consequent penalties are listed at http://transport.bih.nic.in/Penalties.htm. This link is for Bihar, however they remain almost same allover India with some changes in metro cities. You can also download the list in pdf here.

Procedures/Formalities for obtaining Learner's licence and Driving licence from a Licencing Authority

For Learner’s Licence:   (Fees: Rs. 30/- only)

Documents Required:

1.     Application for grant of Learner’s Licence (Form 2)
2.     Self declaration as to the physical fitness (Form 1)
3.     Medical Certificate, if necessary (Form 1-A)
4.     Passport size photograph (3 Copies)
5.     Old licence, if any
6.     Address Proof (Ex.: Ration Card, Voter ID, LIC Policy)
7.     Age Proof (Ex.: Birth Certificate, SSLC)

Note: Every applicant for a learner’s licence shall present himself before the licensing authority on such date, place and time.

 
Preliminary Test:

Knowledge Required for the applicant:

1.     He/she must know the traffic signs, traffic signals and the rules of the road regulations.
2.     He/she must know the documents to carry with him/her while driving a motor vehicle.
3.     He/she must know the duties of a driver when his vehicle is involved in an accident.
4.     He/she must know the precautions to be taken while passing an unmanned railway crossing.

Note: The applicant must possess "adequate knowledge" means answering correctly at least 60% of the questions put to him/her.

Outcome: A Learner’s Licence issued by the Licensing Authority will be in Form 3.

For Driving Licence:   (Fees: Rs. 250/- only)
Rs. 200/- (for Licence Card)  + Rs. 50/- (for Driving Test)

Documents Required:

1.     Application for Driving Licence (Form 4) / For International Driving Licence (Form 4-A)
2.     Learner’s Licence issued by the authority (Form 3)
3.     Medical Certificate, if necessary (Form 1-A)
4.     Passport size photograph (3 Copies)
5.     A driving certificate in issued by the school, if any (Form 5) – Mandatory for transport vehicles only
6.     Address Proof (Ex.: Ration Card, Voter ID, LIC Policy)
7.     Age Proof (Ex.: Birth Certificate, SSLC)

Note 1: Application to Driving Licence shall be made only after a minimum of 30 days of issue of Learner’s Licence.
Note 2: Applicant shall bring a vehicle by himself with all its necessary documents updated.

For International Driving Licence:   (Fees: Rs. 500/- only)

Documents Required (In addition to the above requirements):

1.     Valid proof of Indian Nationals; if valid proof of passport.
2.     Valid proof of visa, wherever applicable.

Note 2: If licence is required in book format (Form 6), the fee shall be Rs. 40/- only.
 

Outcome: A Driving Licence issued by the Licensing Authority will be in Form 7 (Laminated card/Smart Card).

For Addition to Driving Licence:   (Fees: Rs. 200/- only)

Documents Required:

1.     Application for the addition of a new class of vehicle to a driving licence (Form 8)
2.     Learner’s Licence issued by the authority (Form 3)
3.     Old Driving Licence (Form 6/Form 7)
4.     Medical Certificate, if necessary (Form 1-A)
5.     A driving certificate in issued by the school, if any (Form 5) – Mandatory for transport vehicles only

Note 1: Application to addition to Driving Licence shall be made only after a minimum of 30 days of issue of Learner’s Licence.
Note 2: Applicant shall bring a vehicle by himself with all its necessary documents updated.

For Renewal of Driving Licence:   (Fees: Rs. 250/- only)

Documents Required:

1.     Application for the renewal of driving licence (Form 9)
2.     Old Driving Licence (Form 6/Form 7)
3.     Medical Certificate, if necessary (Form 1-A)

For Duplicate of Driving Licence:   (Fees: Rs. 250/- only)

The Duplicate licence shall be issued within a maximum period of 60 days from date of application.
Outcome: A Driving Licence issued by the Licensing Authority will be in Form 7 (Laminated card/Smart Card).

Central Motor Vehicles (Acts / Rules)

We believe that one of the most corrupt government body is the Regional Transport Office (RTO). I recently visited my nearest RTO for Renewal of RC and Transfer of Ownership. Once when I inquired a broker for this, he told it would cost Rs. 5000 as it would involve bribing the officials concerned. I was not ready to spend this amount as I felt it very huge. Later, I decided to go directly to RTO and know what is happening but its just few days back I got time to visit the RTO. When I entered, I didn't know whom to consult and all. I asked for inquiry and I was directed to an official concerend, though he was not friendly enough, did give me directions that what is to be done. Now, I did complete all the formalities without any bribe and it cost me just Rs. 1260. Meanwhile I searched on internet for fees structure and I got a 489 page rule book, The Central Motor Vehicles Rules,1989. This eBook contained all that details necessary for any kind of service you nee along with fees for every service. I have heard from many that they have spent thousands through brokers for services that would cost less than few hundreds. Soo I just wanted to share this rule book with you. Click to download.

ACT & RULES

1	TAMIL NADU MOTOR VEHICLE TAXATION ACT, 1974
2	TAMIL NADU MOTOR VEHICLES TAXATION RULE, 1974
3	THE TAMIL NADU MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989
4	THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989
5	THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT, 1988

To know more, you may also visit Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, or Association of State Road Transport Undertakings.

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