How can I buy a car from Pondicherry?
Table of Contents
- 1 How can I buy a car from Pondicherry?
- 2 Does it make sense to buy a car from Pondicherry If we stay here in Bangalore to save on the road tax?
- 3 Why is RTO less in Pondicherry?
- 4 Can we buy car in Pondicherry and register in Tamilnadu?
- 5 Why costly cars are registered in Pondicherry?
- 6 Why are most cars registered in Pondicherry?
- 7 How can I change my Pondicherry registration to Tamilnadu?
- 8 Why are there so many cars registered in Pondicherry?
- 9 Why are two wheelers registered in Pondicherry in Karnataka?
- 10 How much does a Toyota Fortuner cost in Pondicherry?
How can I buy a car from Pondicherry?
You can buy a car in pondicherry, provided you have a proof of residence and permanent resident of pondicherry, but if you plan to take the car back to karnataka, the state government will ask for all papers regarding the genuinely of purchase and also one time entry tax of 20k and for change of registration to …
Does it make sense to buy a car from Pondicherry If we stay here in Bangalore to save on the road tax?
It would be better to pay the taxes which are supposed to be equalised throughout the country. It would be better to pay out in the open than live in the horrid expectation that the traffic authorities would be pouncing on us each time we drive out on the roads. First you need to drive back to Bangalore.
How much is the road tax in Puducherry?
Non-Transport Vehicles
| Vehicle Category | Annual Tax | Lifetime Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Weight between 1500 kgs to 2000 kgs | Rs. 910 | Rs. 8000 |
| Weight between 2000 kgs to 3000 kgs | Rs. 940 | Rs. 8000 |
| Weight above 3000 kgs | Rs. 960 | Rs. 8000 |
| Motor Vehicles cost between 15 to 20 lakhs | Rs. 7000 | Rs. 50,000 |
Why is RTO less in Pondicherry?
The reason is that Pondicherry RTO charges a flat Rs 55,000 life time tax for vehicles above Rs 20 lakh as opposed to Rs 4.05 lakh in the state, which results in a net saving of Rs 3.5 lakh for the buyer. For vehicles below Rs 20 lakh, the rate of tax is flat Rs 15,000 in Pondicherry.
Can we buy car in Pondicherry and register in Tamilnadu?
Nowhere is it said in the Motor Vehicles Act that you can’t register a car in Puducherry or any other state. But the crucial point is that, within six months of buying a car, you are supposed to re-register it at your place of residence.
Why do people buy luxury cars in Pondicherry?
Puducherry has been in the news as a haven for tax evasion in India. Lower road taxes compared to other states in the country have made this union territory an ideal destination among car owners for registering their vehicles.
Why costly cars are registered in Pondicherry?
“While Karnataka charges up to 18 per cent as road tax, Puducherry charges much lesser. A car costing one crore would attract tax of around `1 lakh in Puducherry and around `18 lakh in Karnataka. This is why people head there to register their vehicles,” a senior Transport Department official said.
Why are most cars registered in Pondicherry?
How can I use Pondicherry car registration in Tamilnadu?
1. Applicant shall apply in Form 33 in duplicate proof for address to be produced….(a) Permanent Registration.
- Form 19,20,21,22 and certificate confirming the residence (Copy of the Election Photo I.D./Passport.).
- Form 60 for Three wheeler and four wheeler.
- Fees for Registration will be Rs.
- Valid Insurance Cover note.
How can I change my Pondicherry registration to Tamilnadu?
Instructions[edit]
- Four copies of Form 28 with Chasis number pencil print and one court fee stamp of Rs 4.
- Police clearance certificate from the local police station.
- No Objection Letter from the financier if it is under hire purchase.
- Original RC Book.
- Insurance Certificate.
Why are there so many cars registered in Pondicherry?
There are a few vehicles in most south indian states which are registered in Pondicherry. It is due to the fact the owner of the vehicle lived in Pondicherry or gave a fake Pondicherry address during vehicle registration. They do so to avoid higher taxes in some states.
Can I Register my car in Chennai if I live in Chennai?
Your car should be registered with the nearest RTO of your residence. Some stupid people have given you the idea of some tax evasion by buying a car from Pondicherry though you stay in Chennai. Please do not do such things. You have to get an address proof from Pondicherry when registering it there.
Why are two wheelers registered in Pondicherry in Karnataka?
It is due to the fact the owner of the vehicle lived in Pondicherry or gave a fake Pondicherry address during vehicle registration. They do so to avoid higher taxes in some states. I live in Uttarakhand with a Karnataka registered two wheeler as i lived in Karnataka prio
How much does a Toyota Fortuner cost in Pondicherry?
Consider this: while a Toyota Fortuner in the state costs approximately Rs 25.22 lakh on road, in Pondy it costs just Rs 21.5 lakh. The reason is that Pondicherry RTO charges a flat Rs 55,000 life time tax for vehicles above Rs 20 lakh as opposed to Rs 4.05 lakh in the state, which results in a net saving of Rs 3.5 lakh for the buyer.