How can an unregistered transporter generate an e-way bill?

If the transporter is an unregistered citizen, he or she can request the supplier to generate an e-way bill, or he or she can generate one by logging into the e-way bill portal for citizens... more

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What is an eway bill?

An e-way Bill (Electronic Way Bill) is a mandatory electronic document that must be generated by GST-registered businesses for the transportation of goods worth more than fifty thousand rupees, as stipulated by the Government in accordance with the GST Act. An e way bill document has to be generated in the GST e way bill portal with the details of the goods to be transported, the supplier, recipient, and transporter. An eway bill has to be generated even if payments are not made for the transported goods. It is the retailer's or the transporter's responsibility to create the GST way bill document, though, if even one party, such as the supplier, is not registered.

Generating an GST eway bill comes with a unique e-way Bill Number (EBN) accessible to the supplier, recipient, and transporter.

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e-Way Bill Format

The e way bill format is split into two parts, Part A and Part B.

Part A of the eway bill:

Part A includes the GSTIN of the supplier and recipient, date and place of supply, the value of the goods, document details, and reason for supply. Usually, part A in the format of an eway bill will be filed by the registered person, either a supplier, recipient, or transporter who is registered and is responsible for the movement of goods.

Part B of the eway bill:

Part B holds the transporter information such as departure details and vehicle number. The supplier who is transporting the goods must fill this part B of the GST eway bill with the transporter details.

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Generating an GST eway bill number can be done through various methods, including the E-way bill portal or via SMS. The format of the eway bill may vary depending on the mode of generation. However, certain mandatory details such as the e way bill number, date, and time of generation will always be present. In some formats of eway bill, additional information such as supplier details, transporter details, buyer details, and details of goods may also be included.

Cases when eway bill is not required

An eway bill need not be generated,

If the value of goods transported is less than Rs. 50,000

When the mode of transport used is non-motorized

When goods are transported from airport, sea port and land customs station to Inland Container Depot (ICD) or Container Freight Station (CFS)

If the transported goods are exempted from GST tax itself

When goods are transported under Government supervision like Customs, Ministry of Defense

If the distance between the transporter office and the consigner/ consignee is less than 10kms and if all the parties belong to the same state

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Documents required to create the GST eway bill

To generate an e-way bill, it's mandatory to get these documents ready before reaching out to the GST e way bill login portal or sending an SMS for e-way bill generation.

1. An appropriate invoice, bill of supply, or delivery challan for the goods being transported

2. In the case of road transportation, the vehicle number or the transporter ID

3. Transporter ID, Transport document number, and date for transportation by train, air, or ship

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How to generate eway bill on e-way bill portal?

The generation of an GST eway bill can be done directly from the eway bill portal by entering the necessary details. Here are the steps on how it can be done.

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

Visit the e way bill login portal and enter the username and password.

Click on the e-way bill on the left side of the dashboard and select "Generate New." e-way bills can also be generated in bulk by preparing the details in bulk and uploading them in JSON format.

Once you enter the e-way bill entry form, select the transaction type, document type, sender details, receiver details, item details, and transporter details in Part A.

In Part B, enter the vehicle details along with the vehicle number and click on "Submit." e-way bills will be generated along with the QR code and the EWB number.

How to generate eway bill via SMS?

e-way bills can also be generated over SMS, just like on the web. When the user does not have access to the internet or a desktop computer, this will be helpful. The e-way bill generation via SMS includes three key steps.

Step 1: Register

Register your mobile number for SMS on the GST e-way bill portal. The registered mobile number for that particular GST number and user ID can only be used to generate an e-way bill by SMS.

Step 2: Send and Validate

Send an SMS with the format and parameters specified in the GST way bill portal to the e-way bill number 77382 99899.

Step 3: Receive EBN

When the message is sent, the EBN will be produced together with the transporter data, and it will be communicated to the user through SMS.

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All it takes is a click to upload details to the GST eway bill portal

Step 1 : Register on the e way bill login portal using your GST number and map the GST Suvidha provider

Step 2 : Use the username and password generated in the Government portal to connect the Government e-way billing portal with Gofrugal's e-way billing solution.

All done! Every sale or sales return invoice generated going ahead with the appropriate dispatch information in the Gofrugal ERP will immediately get posted in the GST e-way bill Government portal. The consignor, consignee, and transporter can all print the e-way bill.

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How to calculate the validity of a GST waybill?

e-way bills generated from January 1st, 2021, will be valid for one day and up to 200 kilometres. The validity period will be extended by one day for every additional 200 kilometres. The validity of e-way invoices for Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) or multi-modal goods is limited to one day and a maximum distance of 20 kilometres.

e-way bill validity for 546Kms (546/200) = 3 days (1+2 days)

e-way bill: Format, Rules, Generation, Modification

With the use of APIs and in the same format as required, the Gofrugal e-way bill generation software makes it easier to generate eway bills without actually allowing you to access the GST e-way bill portal. Additionally, for all eway bills, Gofrugal complies with all other GST rules and will continue to do so by immediately putting all recent changes with respect to GST and e-way bill into effect.

Why do you need e-way bill?

e-way bill is a system to track the movement of goods and ensure that the goods being transported comply with the GST law, which was created with the intent to curb tax evasion.

e way bill rules and regulations

As per Rule 138 of the CGST Rules, 2017, e-way bill generation has been implemented w.e.f 1st April 2018 for transportation of goods.
If the supplier is not the GST registered party, then the recipient must generate the e-way bill.
If the supplier or recipient is not a GST registered party, then the transporter must generate the e-way bill.
The e-way bill validity is based on the distance it's being transported. If the distance to be covered is less than 100kms then the validity is 24 hours and for every 100kms the validity increases by 24 hours.
The goods cannot be transported without the expired eway bill. The e-way bill must be extended anywhere within 8 hours of expiry or after 8 hours of expiry by the transporter or party who generated e-way bill.
Failing to transport within the validity time or extending the validity will lead to a penalty as mentioned below.
Movement of goods without generating the e-way bill is an offence and is subject to levy a penalty of Rs. 10,000 or evading of the tax sought (whichever is greater).
Whether transportation is interstate or intrastate(*), the transporter should have a physical or digital copy of the e-way bill in hand before the journey commences and till the goods are delivered.

*States have defined their own rules on the E-Way bill for intra-state transportation, i.e., transportation of goods within the state. For e.g., in Delhi, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, an E-Way bill is to be generated only if the invoice amount is greater than Rs.1 lakh.

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Who should generate e-way bill?

GST Registered Party : A GST registered party must generate the e-way bill with the details of the receiver if they are the supplier, or the details of the supplier if they are the receiver.

GST Unregistered Party : The e-way bill must also be generated by a GST unregistered party. The registered person is in charge of creating the e-way bill if the transfer of goods involves a GST-unregistered person and a registered person.

Transporter : A transporter that transports goods using any form of transportation must make sure that the supplier or receiver generates the e-way bill. In the absence of generation, then the transporter must get the e-way bill ready by himself.

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Overview of e-way bill software

How to edit/modify an eway bill?

Login to the e-way bill portal and navigate to the menu section. Under the "e-way bill option, choose "update vehicle number" to update the vehicle number. Likewise, even the transporter details can be updated. To change more transport details, under the "consolidated EWB" option, choose to regenerate.

How to cancel an eway bill?

In case of non-delivery, the e-way bill can be canceled, but only by the party who generated the bill.
e-way bill can be rejected by any party using the "Reject" option in the e-way bill portal.

How to extend e-way bill validity?

e-way bills can be extended either eight hours before expiry or within eight hours of expiry only by the party who generated the eway bill.

How to check the status of the e-way bill?

The status of e-way bills generated by all parties can be viewed by all parties in the GST Way bill portal under the reports section.

What are the e-way bill penalties?

When goods of value above ₹ 50,000 are transported without generating an eway bill, the concerned party will be fined ₹ 10,000 or the equivalent amount of tax evaded.

What documents have to be carried by the person in charge of the transportation of the goods?

Invoice, bill of supply, and delivery challan as required.
A copy of an e-way bill, E-Way bill number, or e-way bill mapped to a Radio Frequency Identification Device, RFID.

What is the relationship between an e-invoice and e-way bill?

e-invoices were introduced under GST on October 1st, 2020. If the transporter ID and mode of transport are updated in the e-invoice, this will allow e-way bills to be automatically filled out from the e-invoicing portal itself. This has simplified the e-way bill process.

How to generate eway bill, in case the transporter is unregistered?

If the transporter is an unregistered citizen, he or she can request the supplier to generate a GST eway bill, or he or she can generate one by logging into the e way bill portal for citizens.

What changes should be made to an e-way bill when goods are transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle?

The transporter needs to update the details of conveyance in the e-way bill on the common portal in "Form GST EWB 01" before transferring the goods to another vehicle.

Can we generate an e-way bill without the vehicle number?

Yes, it is possible to generate an e-way bill without a vehicle number. The e-way bill consists of Part A and Part B. Part A comprises the details of the goods, supplier, and recipients, while Part B comprises vehicle or conveyance details. So while generating an e-way bill, Part A is mandatory and Part B can be left unfilled and updated later in the e-way bill portal. This will be useful when the supplier chooses the transporter of the goods and needs to raise the e-way bill but is not aware of the vehicle that will be used for the transportation. The supplier can generate the e-way bill when he bills the goods and can update the transport details alone when he concludes the vehicle for transportation. But vehicle details in Part B are mandatory before the physical movement of goods.

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