Transporting Your Motorcycle(s) - Universal Thread.

[Praful]

Praful,
PUC - is it the emission certificate ?
Cops let you go if you have RC, insurance, pollution and karnataka tax token or do they demand something more

PUC = Pollution Under Control, its a certificate!

Cops catch coz they want chai money. So they will look for excuses to nail you for some reason or the other. They can even go ahead to the extent of cooking up new rules.

A cop once caught me and told me that we are supposed to pay road tax the moment we enter a state, so I asked him what do I do if I am on a multi state road trip. His answer was that I should pay road tax at every state.

PS: I have'nt paid the road tax and neither am I doing so till the Taxation sturcture is unified and not state centric!

[donarun]

Praful,
PUC - is it the emission certificate ?
Cops let you go if you have RC, insurance, pollution and karnataka tax token or do they demand something more

[Praful]

@MODS: Isn't there a Universal thread for the registration/road tax related queries? Can we move this thread there??

I own a bike which is registered to Tamil Nadu RTO and life taxes paid. If I am to take this bike to Banglore for a period of 2-3 years what are the necessary formalities which I'll have to follow.

Can I pay some tax amount to Karnataka RTO & continue to ride the bike in banglore with TN registration or do I have to get an NOC from TN RTO and get the bike re-registered to Karnataka RTO ?

If you plan on using the bike in Bangalore for a period of 2-3 years and then head back to TN, you need to do the following :-

1. Be in possession of RC, Updated Insurance, Update PUC.
2. You do NOT need NOC. (NOC is only required when you want to re-register the vehicle in another state)
3. After moving to KA, you need to pay temporary road tax for the time period of your stay in Bangalore. You don't have to pay Life Time Road Tax again in KA.

That is all, have the above mentioned 4 documents with you at all times. TN bikes are something the cops look out for here in Bangalore with a very keen eye!

I've been riding a TN bike in Bangalore for 10 months now!

[foruamit2004]

First you will need NOC from Karnataka for shifting bike to Banglore. Then you'll need to register the bike in Banglore, paying the tax. After that, you can file for refund from Karnataka as you have paid tax in Banglore. Following links will be helpful for you.

Right Procedure No objection certificate for vehicle transfer

Right Procedure Transfer of vehicle to Pune from other state

As far as i know if you don't want to register the bike in other state then you just have to pay the road tax, for that no NOC is required..its just that you won't be able to sell your bike in karnataka.

things you need:
1. Invoice of the bike ( to calculate the current value, tax will be 4-7% of that depending on the age of the bike)
2. RC
3. insurence
4. emission certificate

Btw check karnataka's transport website..

[animeher]

First you will need NOC from Karnataka for shifting bike to Banglore. Then you'll need to register the bike in Banglore, paying the tax. After that, you can file for refund from Karnataka as you have paid tax in Banglore. Following links will be helpful for you.

Right Procedure No objection certificate for vehicle transfer

Right Procedure Transfer of vehicle to Pune from other state

[Aryan]

Query Moved and Approved.

[donarun]

[Help]: Bike registration and life tax clarifications

I own a bike which is registered to Tamil Nadu RTO and life taxes paid. If I am to take this bike to Banglore for a period of 2-3 years what are the necessary formalities which I'll have to follow.

Can I pay some tax amount to Karnataka RTO & continue to ride the bike in banglore with TN registration or do I have to get an NOC from TN RTO and get the bike re-registered to Karnataka RTO ?

[p12a13hat]

i hv been driving my bike with JH (Jharkhand) reg. no for over two yrs in delhi without any problem. once the cops did stopped me, but they only asked for RC, licence and pollution certificate...not even the NOC (though i had my NOC ready for the worst case...)

....also, i hv been to agra on my bike without facing any problem

[Abhishek B]

Thumbs up for Agra !!!

@Naman: My problem is I'm planning to tour a lot. Although the NCR cpos will not notice, the rest will. In fact, my first ride will be to Agra. It's been my dream to see the Taj Mahal.

I'm going ahead and bringing the bike. Let's see what to do next.

Hi Kirosh,

Apologies for replyin late by months.

Well I've a bike with UP registraton no. I've been riding in NCR for last 10 mts & no hassles at all. Just keep all necessary papers intact:

1. Registration Certificate
2. Driving Licence
3. Pollution Certificate
4. Comprehensve Insurance

Some of my frens have kept HR & PB bikes for years. Delhi is full of vehicles from other states so don't get stuck in NOC issues and all, unless you plan to sell it here.....

If you plan to visit Taj Mahal, go w'out no plate and you would encounter nothing.... just kidding.

In UP, don't ever worry bout no plates.... papers are always necessary. Tourers are respected everywhere... my personal experience. I was offered tea in Jaipur by a senior Cop, though he bombarded me with queries.

You face any problem in Agra, let me know..... it's my home town.

Regards,
Abhishek Bhatt

[Sarvajit]

Hi ,
I am a new biker physically not mentally.... I have a simple query in my mind --- am staying in mumbai.. i can travel inside maharashtra with registration in mumbai... but what are the paperworks do i need if am going outside maharashtra..even in gujarat, mp, goa or any other state..
Regards ...Bibek

You don't need any NOC/paperwork if you're only going for touring as such. When you enter the other state, you will be asked for how long you are going to stay, at the Toll Booth. If you say not more than a day or two, you will be given a ticket valid for a week at a nominal charge of Rs.50 or so which you can produce if a cop catches you.

[bibekjyoti.de]

NOC for inter-state ride

Hi ,
I am a new biker physically not mentally.... I have a simple query in my mind --- am staying in mumbai.. i can travel inside maharashtra with registration in mumbai... but what are the paperworks do i need if am going outside maharashtra..even in gujarat, mp, goa or any other state..
Regards ...Bibek

[Sarvajit]

@Kirosh: Congrats! I got my vehicle transported by train to&from Bangalore twice too. First time no damage, 2nd time front footpeg was bent.
As for the sticker marks, try cleaning them off with a cloth dipped in petrol. But do not pour petrol directly on the paint, as it will fade.

[Aryan]

Query Merged.

[lakhanironak]

Octroi Charges

What are the Octroi Charges or Taxes ? Why does one have to pay them when u transport ur motorcycle on a train from one place to another ? I have heard of these charges only in the metro cities.

Ive also heard that the tax is refundable and also that its charged because your importing a vehicle to the metro city such as mumbai.

Why dont they charge you when you ride your bike to mumbai ?

Why are these taxes present ? Please clear my queries... Been puzzled about this for quite a while. Tried my best by googling these but was left with no clear answer.

[Jonak]

This following link should help all those who are planning to transport their bike.

Remains of the Day: Transporting a motorcycle in India