The State Government of Bihar vide its Notification dated 5th May 2020, has extended the period for payment of tax till June 30, 2020.
As per Rule 4(2) of the Bihar Motor Vehicle Taxation Rule, 1994, which specifies that for vehicles other than personalized vehicles the due date of payment of tax shall be the date of expiry of the period for which the tax had been last paid.
Where the tax for any period in respect of vehicle has not been paid continues to remain unpaid thereafter, the taxing officer may impose a penalty in respect of such vehicles
However Considering the lockdown and since the owners of the commercial vehicle/goods vehicle are not being able to pay taxes on time, the state government has extended the grace period upto June 30, 2020 without penalty, for those owners of the vehicle who could not pay the tax on March 21, 2020 or initial grace period.
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