Both the State Government and the Central Government frequently impose a road tax on the populace, which is then collected using a variety of techniques. The laws governing the road tax vary from state to state. In order to save the time and paperwork needed for the re-registration of the automobiles owned by these employees, this results in a few modifications in tax rates while migrating between Indian states, particularly for government employees and employees with more than four office branches in the country. The Bharat (BH) series number plate was introduced by the government to eliminate the need for employees to re-register for road tax when they move from one state to another.
Let’s quickly discuss what a BH number plate is, what BH number plate fees are, and how they work.
What is BH (Bharat) Number Plate?
The government of India launched the BH number plate in September 2021. BH or Bharat number plates are the license number given only to few citizens, such as military, bank employees or employees having more than four offices branches in the nation. To reduce the documentation and time while processing the re-registration of the vehicle to another state. The BH number plate is a combination of the year of registration (YY), followed by BH, a 4-digit number and XX which indicates the vehicle type and is for limited citizens.
BH Number Plate Cost & Tax Amount
To make transfers convenient for these specific citizens, the government charges a different road tax amount, which allows them to move from one place to another without re-registration.
The BH(Bharat) number plate charges are as follows:
| Price of Car | Road Tax on EV (electric vehicle) | Road Tax on Petrol, CNG Cars | Road Tax on Diesel Cars |
| Below ?10 Lakh | 6% | 8% | 10% |
| ?10 Lakh – ?20 Lakh | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| > ?20 Lakh | 10% | 12% | 14% |
For instance, if the cost of the vehicle is ?10 Lakh, the BH(Bharat) number plate registration charges will be 8% on petrol and CNG cars, 6% on EV and 10% on diesel vehicles for two years. Hence, for petrol and CNG cars, owners are supposed to pay 0.0821000000/15 = 10,666 should be paid as road tax every 2 years.
Note: This tax will be computed based on the invoice price before GST (Goods and Services Tax) and Cess in accordance with the notification. Therefore, the vehicle road tax will be significantly reduced. Please note that about 45% GST+Cess is imposed on Mid Segment Cars.
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Road Tax for BH Registration Vs Normal Registration
The RTO charges road tax for the development of roads and commuter safety. There are some minor changes in these tax rates when you cross the boundary of one state and go to another state. With the BH number plate you can reduce the documentation and time spent on re-registration of the vehicle. These number plates are a combination of YY BH #### XX. The registration charges for BH number plates are 8%, 10% and 12%. 2% less for EVs (Electric Vehicles) and 2% more for diesel vehicles.
On the other hand, normal registration of cars must follow the road tax rules implemented by the state government. For example, if the road tax in Maharashtra is as follows:
| Type of Vehicle | Tax at the Time of Registration |
| Diesel Cars | 13% if the cost of the vehicle is up to ?10 Lakh. 14% if the cost is between ?10 Lakh and ?20 Lakh. |
| And 15% if the cost is more than ?20 Lakh. | |
| Petrol Cars | If the vehicle’s purchase price is ?10 Lakh, then 11%. |
| 12% if the cost is between ?10 Lakh and ?20 Lakh. | |
| 13% if the cost is more than ?20 Lakh. | |
| CNG or LPG vehicles | 7% of the cost of the vehicle if the price of a vehicle is up to ?10 Lakh. |
| 8% charges if costs between ?10 Lakh to ? 20 Lakh. | |
| 9% if the cost is more than ?20 Lakh. |
Note: The road tax charges are different from one state to another.
Registering Car in BH Series Car Importance
Road Tax: the slab of Road Tax is between 6% to 14% in BH Bharat Series based on Car Price and Fuel Type.
HSRP Number Plate: Additional Charges would be applicable on the HSRP number plate.
HP Endorsement Fees on RC: Payable only if you have taken a car loan to buy a Car, or else it’s not applicable.
Municipality Charges: Any State Development Tax or Municipality Charges would be additional over and above.
Conclusion
BH number plate registration is a successful initiative taken by the government. By implementing BH series number plate vehicle registration has become easier for the citizens with transferrable jobs. However, the BH number plate is not for everyone and the tax charges for BH number plate and normal registered vehicle are different.
