The West Bengal government has revised vehicle tax rates for the financial year 2023-24. The new tax rates are applicable from 1st April 2023.
Under the revised tax structure, the annual tax for private cars (non-transport) has been increased by 25%. The new tax rates for private cars are as follows:
| Engine Capacity | Old Tax | New Tax |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Upto 1000 cc | ₹ 1,200 | ₹ 1,500 |
| 1001 cc to 1500 cc | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 1,875 |
| 1501 cc to 2000 cc | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 2,500 |
| 2001 cc and above | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 3,750 |
The annual tax for two-wheelers (non-transport) has been revised as follows:
| Engine Capacity | Old Tax | New Tax |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Upto 75 cc | ₹ 450 | ₹ 562 |
| 76 cc to 150 cc | ₹ 700 | ₹ 875 |
| 151 cc to 350 cc | ₹ 1,200 | ₹ 1,500 |
| 351 cc and above | ₹ 1,700 | ₹ 2,125 |
The annual tax for commercial vehicles has also been revised. The new tax rates for commercial vehicles are as follows:
| Type of Vehicle | Old Tax | New Tax |
|-----|-----|-----|
| Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) | ₹ 4,500 | ₹ 5,625 |
| Medium Commercial Vehicles (MCV) | ₹ 6,000 | ₹ 7,500 |
| Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) | ₹ 8,000 | ₹ 10,000 |
In addition to the annual tax, a one-time registration fee is also applicable when purchasing a new vehicle. The registration fee varies depending on the type of vehicle and its engine capacity.
For more information on vehicle tax rates in West Bengal, please visit the official website of the West Bengal Transport Department.
