RTO Road Tax Refund Process Explained. Documents, FAQ Queries

Are you looking for a Refund of Road Tax amount as originally paid to RTO. Know Process note as applicable after vehicle registered in New State

Road Tax Refund Process

The Tax Refund can only be applied Once the Vehicle is registered in New State

Some documents / forms needs to be submitted for Tax Refund

» Car Chassis Imprint

» New Smart Card (Notarized Copy) & Old Smart Card (Original or Notarized copy as available)

» New Insurance Copy, PUC Copy

» State Transfer NOC (Photocopy)

» Road Tax Receipt as originally paid in First State where vehicle was registered

» New Road Tax receipt photocopy as Paid

» ID Proof with New Address Proof as Proof of Migration

» RTO Form 16, RTO Form DT as application for Tax Refund

» Request letter for refund along Bank Account Number / Address on which cheque needs to be sent

» New Registration Authority has to send CRTI Intimation that vehicle is registered in New State (applicable only in Karnataka)

All This all need to be deposited with Notarized Copies of Photocopy along with self affixed stamp with equivalent value of Registered Post on it to the original RTO Office where vehicle is registered.

FAQs Queries on Road Tax Refund

Q. If Buying a Used Car and registering in New State will Tax Refund be applicable ?

A. No - Tax Refund is not applicable and is thus not payable to Second Owner (or subsequent owners). Only, the Original Owner can apply for Tax Refund. In case you are Second Owner and buying such car for re-registration in Other state - the Tax refund is not applicable

This also is applicable even in Company Cases - who give car to employees for usage and later on ask them to buy back. Been the employee would be second owner as per RC - the Tax as originally paid by the Company will not be payable.

The Refund Guidelines - Road Tax is subject to be refunded

> Only in name of original owner who has initially paid in road tax

> Provided - that the original Owner who registers the vehicles, takes NOC for shifting vehicle in other State on his/her name and re-register the vehicle in his / her name.

Thus - For refund of Tax - the Original Owner name should be same as in First State and Second State

Q. Is there any Time Limit for applying Tax Refund

A. Yes - but timelines varies from State to State. For Instance in Maharashtra - RTO can decline in Tax Refund application - if same submitted after 6 months of Obtaining in State Transfer NOC. So - better to check

RTO Road Tax Refund

Q. Is Road Tax Refund applicable, if the vehicle is not registered in New State but only Tax Paid in New State

A. To the best of our info - No, in that case Road Tax will not be refunded. Either the vehicle has to be mandatory registered in new state or the Old Registration has to be applied for cancellation post which only the refund application will be accepted for payment of Pro Rata Tax Amount

If you thinking of Cancelling Vehicle registration - then as per Motor Vehicle Act - only in below cases car registration can be cancelled by RTO as mentioned in Brief:

1. If a motor vehicle has been destroyed or has been rendered permanently incapable of use

2. If the Vehicle moved in another state and re-registered in New State with necessary Confirmation and documents pertaining same been furnished

3. If RTO Observe that vehicle is in such a condition that it is incapable of being used or its use in a public place would constitute a danger to the public

4. If a registering authority is satisfied that a motor vehicle has been permanently removed out of India

5. If the Car Ownership Documents at a later date found Fake or with Forgery

Q. What is the Basis of Road Tax Refund Amount

A, Road Tax will be refunded on Pro rata basis of 15 yrs - basis registration date - till date of application for refund. For instance - if you applied for same after 5 yrs then approx 66% of original road tax paid will be refunded. The Pro Rata will be done based on Road Tax Amount. State MCD Parking Fees, Smart Card registration fees is not refunded

Q. Is Tax Refund applicable in all States. Is Tax Refund Process Online

A. Yes - Its irrespective if you are from Metro Cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad. Even if you are in Tier - II, Tier - III Cities - Tax refund can be applied in

Unfortunately - there is no Online Process as of now for Tax refund. The Documents have to be submitted in person to RTO

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Guest - Joginder Singh on Monday, 01 April 2019 15:20

To,
The Transport Commissioner,
The Government of Haryana,
State Transport Department,
Rewari-123401

Subject: Refund of One Time Road Tax with respect to Registration Number HR36AE0408 (On registration of Car from Private (HR36AE0408) to Commercial (HR47D7340), Car Ertiga VXI on the name of Rahul Yadav s/o Joginder Singh, resident of H.No. 18, Sadhu Sah Nagar Rewari , Haryana.

Dear Sir,
I purchased the above subject new Car on 13 Oct 2018 and got registered in private Category and assigned the Registration No. HR36AE0408 on 29/10/2018.I paid the One Time Road Tax for 15 years, till 28-10-2033 (Copy of RC and One Time Road Tax Receipt enclosed).
I applied for NOC on 16/01/2019 for Cancellation of this Private registration Number HR36AE0408.
Now I got re-registration of this Car in the Commercial Category / Taxi and got assigned the new registration No. HR47D7340 on 11 Feb 2019 and paid the New Tax till March 2020 (Copy of RC and Tax Receipt enclosed).
It is further stated that the Owner Name remains the same (No change in Owner Name).
As per the provision of Govt of India/ State Govt Haryana, you are requested to refund the One Time Road Tax for my above subject Car from 11 Feb 2019 to 28 Oct 2033. As the new assigned tax has been paid till March 2020 and will be paid further from time to time.
Along with this application ,I met to SDM (RTA Rewari).He told that we are not seating for this job only. Do the correspondence with Transport Commissioner Haryana and if he does this (Refund of OTT) then I have no objection.
The complete application along with its attached documents is submitted to you for further advice / directions for refund of the One Time Road Tax.
I put up this application on 27/03/19 ,through the email to Transport Commissioner Haryana and Transport Officer Rewari , along with all its enclosure Please advise me,what i should do further.

Thanking You,

Date: 25 March 2019 Rahul Yadav s/o Joginder Singh

Place: Rewari H.No.18,Sadhu Sah Nagar,Rewari

Cell No. 9811437084

List of Enclosed Documents:-

1. Copy of old RC
2. Copy of old Tax Receipt for which Tax refund is requested.(Private Category)
3. NOC from the registering authority Rewari, Haryana.
4. Copy of new RC
5. Copy of New Tax paid receipt. (Commercial/Taxi Category)
6. Filled RTO Form DT.
7. Filled RTO Form 16
8. The Impression of the Chassis number.
9. Copy of the old and new Insurance.
10. Proof of Address of the Car Owner.(Aadhaar Card)

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To,
The Transport Commissioner,
The Government of Haryana,
State Transport Department,
Rewari-123401

[b]Subject: Refund of One Time Road Tax with respect to Registration Number HR36AE0408 (On registration of Car from Private (HR36AE0408) to Commercial (HR47D7340), Car Ertiga VXI  on the name of Rahul Yadav s/o Joginder Singh, resident of H.No. 18, Sadhu Sah Nagar Rewari , Haryana.[/b]

Dear Sir,
I purchased the above subject new Car on 13 Oct 2018 and got registered in private Category and assigned the Registration No. HR36AE0408 on 29/10/2018.I paid the One Time Road Tax for 15 years, till 28-10-2033 (Copy of RC and One Time Road Tax Receipt enclosed).
I applied for NOC on 16/01/2019 for Cancellation of this Private registration Number HR36AE0408.
Now I got re-registration of this Car in the Commercial Category / Taxi and got assigned  the new registration No. HR47D7340 on 11 Feb 2019 and paid the New Tax till March 2020 (Copy of RC and Tax Receipt enclosed).
It is further stated that the Owner Name remains the same (No change in Owner Name).
As per the provision of Govt of India/ State Govt Haryana, you are requested to refund the One Time Road Tax for my above subject Car from 11 Feb 2019 to 28 Oct 2033. As the new assigned tax has been paid till March 2020 and will be paid further from time to time.
Along with this application ,I met to SDM (RTA Rewari).He told that we are not seating for this job only. Do the correspondence with Transport Commissioner Haryana and if he does this (Refund of OTT) then I have no objection.
The complete application along with its attached documents is submitted to you for further advice / directions for refund of the One Time Road Tax.
I put up this application on 27/03/19 ,through the email to Transport Commissioner Haryana and Transport Officer Rewari , along with all its enclosure  Please advise me,what i should do further.

Thanking You,

Date:    25 March 2019                                  Rahul Yadav s/o Joginder Singh

Place: Rewari                                                   H.No.18,Sadhu Sah Nagar,Rewari

Cell No. 9811437084

List of Enclosed Documents:-

1.       Copy of old RC
2.       Copy of old Tax Receipt for which Tax refund is requested.(Private Category)
3.       NOC from the registering authority Rewari, Haryana.
4.       Copy of new RC 
5.       Copy of New Tax paid receipt. (Commercial/Taxi Category)
6.       Filled RTO Form DT.
7.       Filled RTO Form 16
8.       The Impression of the Chassis number.
9.       Copy of the old and new Insurance.
10.   Proof of Address of the Car Owner.(Aadhaar Card)

To, The Transport Commissioner, The Government of Haryana, State Transport Department, Rewari-123401 [b]Subject: Refund of One Time Road Tax with respect to Registration Number HR36AE0408 (On registration of Car from Private (HR36AE0408) to Commercial (HR47D7340), Car Ertiga VXI on the name of Rahul Yadav s/o Joginder Singh, resident of H.No. 18, Sadhu Sah Nagar Rewari , Haryana.[/b] Dear Sir, I purchased the above subject new Car on 13 Oct 2018 and got registered in private Category and assigned the Registration No. HR36AE0408 on 29/10/2018.I paid the One Time Road Tax for 15 years, till 28-10-2033 (Copy of RC and One Time Road Tax Receipt enclosed). I applied for NOC on 16/01/2019 for Cancellation of this Private registration Number HR36AE0408. Now I got re-registration of this Car in the Commercial Category / Taxi and got assigned the new registration No. HR47D7340 on 11 Feb 2019 and paid the New Tax till March 2020 (Copy of RC and Tax Receipt enclosed). It is further stated that the Owner Name remains the same (No change in Owner Name). As per the provision of Govt of India/ State Govt Haryana, you are requested to refund the One Time Road Tax for my above subject Car from 11 Feb 2019 to 28 Oct 2033. As the new assigned tax has been paid till March 2020 and will be paid further from time to time. Along with this application ,I met to SDM (RTA Rewari).He told that we are not seating for this job only. Do the correspondence with Transport Commissioner Haryana and if he does this (Refund of OTT) then I have no objection. The complete application along with its attached documents is submitted to you for further advice / directions for refund of the One Time Road Tax. I put up this application on 27/03/19 ,through the email to Transport Commissioner Haryana and Transport Officer Rewari , along with all its enclosure Please advise me,what i should do further. Thanking You, Date: 25 March 2019 Rahul Yadav s/o Joginder Singh Place: Rewari H.No.18,Sadhu Sah Nagar,Rewari Cell No. 9811437084 List of Enclosed Documents:- 1. Copy of old RC 2. Copy of old Tax Receipt for which Tax refund is requested.(Private Category) 3. NOC from the registering authority Rewari, Haryana. 4. Copy of new RC 5. Copy of New Tax paid receipt. (Commercial/Taxi Category) 6. Filled RTO Form DT. 7. Filled RTO Form 16 8. The Impression of the Chassis number. 9. Copy of the old and new Insurance. 10. Proof of Address of the Car Owner.(Aadhaar Card)

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Guest - khushilal rajput on Sunday, 24 March 2019 00:28

my car regd in mp rto bhopal 18/01/2018 i take noc to rto kondapur telangana 08/10/2018 i am summit my document inrto kondapur(attapur) on 19/10/2018vehial wash inspected and address change i have recuved rc address change 22/12/2018but tile time no noc confirm by rto bhopal rto attapur no give me ts nos my car is a motor cab car wash no attecd with ola/ uber widhout ts nos ireqast mony time rto bhopal but his not sand confirmetion of noc rto attapur sand latter to rto bhopal for confirmetion of issue side noc bhopal rto confirm noc in 07/01/2019 rto attapur give me new nos 21/01/2019iam apply road taxe refund to rto bhopal on 07/01/2019 rto bhopal rejected my refund apply under rules 1991 (14(5)(g) but ihave surch not fund this rules in mpt his tell me time is over (60 days)60 days kahan se gine jayenge

Guest - Nithesh on Wednesday, 13 March 2019 18:45

Can anyone comment on the success rate for people actually getting their refunds if they've followed all the necessary documentation.

Guest - Venkat on Tuesday, 05 March 2019 15:23

The vehicle was regd in Company's name and higher RTO tax as applicable to Corporates was paid, This vehicle was used for official purpose, After 5 yrs the same was transferred/sold to one of the employee within the same state. Will the Company get the refund of the differential RTO tax between Company and Individual.

Guest - Sangit Bariya on Wednesday, 02 January 2019 09:50

How can I get my refund. I have paid my Driving licence smart card address correction so my application cancelled Gujarat Rs.600. still no refund.

Guest - Hitesh on Saturday, 17 November 2018 17:18

Hi, my car was totaled it was 1 year old, how can I get my road tax refund?

Guest - sunil karade on Tuesday, 13 November 2018 16:32

MY RTO Application NO 2716731418 is Cancelled . But Not Refund Money

Guest - Saundarya on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 14:01

Hi,
Can you explain procedure to fill the form 16 online for tax refund.
Also, I have been asked to fill form 53 also, but cannot find it anywhere.
PLEASE HELP

Guest - Arun on Saturday, 01 September 2018 12:52

Hi ,

This is Arun . I changed my swift dezire registration from Banaglore to Mumbai . Now i have all documents to submit it to Bangalore RTO .
Could any one help me to know whether i have go to Bangalore to submit all papers physically or i can send through courier / post ?

Regards
Arun

Guest - Kailash Chandra Vaishnav on Thursday, 27 December 2018 14:50

Don't send through courier. go and submit personally. The will issue receipt

Guest - Mukut on Monday, 24 September 2018 09:46

hello,

I have the same question as above.

Do i have to personally submit the necessary documents at RTO or I could send it by registered post/ speed post.

Guest - Kailash Chandra Vaishnav on Thursday, 27 December 2018 14:48

You should submit these documents personally. They will issue receipt.

Guest - usha upender on Friday, 24 August 2018 13:50

hi gagan,
you think I can get a refund even if I cannot locate the original tax paid receipt, as it is 10 year old?

Guest - Niteen Wadge on Monday, 23 July 2018 21:09

If there is no reply to the queries, would suggest not to showcase and raise expectations?

Guest - Gaurav Gupta on Thursday, 12 July 2018 16:02

Hi,

I need to apply for road tax refund, and need to be registered in the new state. do i need to get new insurance or my existing insurance policy will solve the issue. also can you please refer the clause where it's mentioned in the motor vehicle act.

Guest - M R Kataria on Monday, 18 June 2018 22:38

How can I get my refund. I have paid my road tax in Bangalore 1.5 lakhs. It was Delhi car. still no refund. Almost two years over.

Please help

M R Kataria

Guest - Kapil D on Friday, 25 May 2018 17:58

Hi,
What is meaning of Notarized Copies?
Is this self attested photocopy or it should be attested through some officers?
I have transferred my Car from Ahmedabad to Kanpur and want to apply for tax refund to Ahmedabad RTO.
Pl clear my query so that I can proceed.

Guest - Darshan Singh on Friday, 07 December 2018 14:41

Notarized copy means copy attested by the Notary Public available in Court.

Guest - Ginu on Tuesday, 13 March 2018 22:43

Hi,
I have brought a new Renault Duster car. I had paid full amount on feb 20 2018, later when the price was reduced the company told us that they will give the car for the new price on March 2nd. Now when we ask for the refund of additional amount they are saying like they have paid the previous road tax,so we will not get that amount. But actually insurance as well as temporary registration has been done on march 12 2018. Could any please tell me whether it is possible to pay the road tax to government before insuring and taking temporary registration? Its like the company is cheating on us

Guest - Anand on Friday, 16 February 2018 12:20

Hi, My car's Life time Road Tax was paid by initial owner - A at Hyderabad. It is 5 years now from the data of original purchase by the initial owner. In year 2017, this car ownership was transferred to my name at Hyderabad. Later in Feb. 2018, I sold it to B who has registered this car at Chennai.
Since I am the previous owner of the car, can I request for Refunt of Life time road tax at Hyderabad? If I apply will the refund reach to my name or to the Original purchase Initial Owner -A or to my name?

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