E Way Bills?
- An E-way bill is an electronic document required under the GST regime for the movement of goods with a value exceeding ₹50,000. Separate limit in every State.
- It contains details about the consignment, the consignor (sender), the consignee (recipient), and the transporter.
- The E-way bill is generated on the common GST portal (https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/).
The e-way bill (EWB) portal provides a seamless gateway to generate e-Way Bills (single and consolidated options), change vehicle number on the already generated EWB, and cancel generated EWBs and many more.
E-way bills in EWB-01 can be generated by either of two methods:
- On the Web
- Via SMS
- Through e-Invoicing
Prerequisites for e-Way Bill Generation
There are some prerequisites for generating an e-way bill (for any method of generation):
- Registration on the EWB portal
- The Invoice/Bill/Challan related to the consignment of goods must be in hand.
- If transport is by road – Transporter ID or the Vehicle number.
- If transport is by rail, air, or ship – Transporter ID, Transport document number, and date on the document.
Important Points to Remember
Part B of the E-way Bill
The transporter must update Part B of the E-way bill with the vehicle details used for transporting the returned goods.
Validity of the E-way Bill
The validity of the E-way bill is calculated based on the distance to be covered. You can refer to the official government website for details on validity periods.
Updating E-way Bills
You can update vehicle details of an E-way bill before its dispatch.
Cancellation of E-way Bills
E-way bills can be cancelled within 24 hours of generation.