The State Government of Jharkhand vide its notification dated 20th October, 2020 has exempted certain commercial vehicles from Road Tax. The Jharkhand Motor Vehicles Act 2001 provides a waiver if the vehicle is not in operation, but has to be certified.
Therefore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following vehicles shall be exempted from Road Tax:-
Auto Rickshaw/ E-Rickshaw/manual Rickshaws in the State of Jharkhand from March 24, 2020 to May 31, 2020 shall be exempted from paying road tax and Taxi/Cab, buses in the State of Jharkhand from March 24, 2020 to May, 17, 2020.
Further Vehicles of the Permit holders registered in the State of Jharkhand, who have paid their permit tax payable from March 24, 2020 or whose grace period is ending on or after March 24, 2020.