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E-WAY BILL

[Chapter XVI, Rule-138 of CGST Rules, 2017, Notification No.12/2018–Central Tax dt.07.03.2018]

E-Way Bill is the short form of Electronic Way Bill  It is a unique document / bill, which is electronically generated for the specific consignment / movement of goods from one place to another, either inter-state (out of state) or intra-state (within state).Complete Analysis of GST E Way Bill

S#. Heading Description
1. Meaning a. E-Way Bill is the short form of Electronic Way Bill.

b. It is a unique document / bill, which is electronically generated for the specific consignment / movement of goods from one place to another, either inter-state (out of state) or intra-state (within state).

2. Applicability of E-Way Bill; (Limit & Date)
Every registered person who causes movement of goods of consignment value > Rs.50,000/- (> means greater than) (some exceptions) in relation to supply, other than supply, inward supply from unregistered person.

a. Inter-State Movement (Out of State); E-way bill operations are compulsory for throughout the nation from 1st April 2018.

b. Intra-State Movement (Within State); E-way bill operations are compulsory Uttar Pradesh from 15th April 2018 in UP and in Delhi from 16th June 2018 if value > Rs.1,00,000/-.

Distance Validity
<100 km (< means less than) One day
Every 100 Km /part thereof One additional day
<20 Km One day (Over Dimensional Cargo)
Every 20 Km / part thereof One additional day (Over Dimensional Cargo)

The maximum distance that can be provided in Part A of the EWB is 3000 kms.

Primary liability to raise E-way bill is on Consignor (who causes the movement of goods), transporter may generate if consignor fail.

3. Consignment Value Consignment value means, value as mentioned on the invoice, bill of supply or delivery challan including the applicable tax also, however that value must exclude value of exempted goods.
4. Generation of E-way bill Three parts ;

Part A of E-Way Bill;

 

Goods details (GSTIN of recipient, place of delivery, invoice / challan no. and date, value of goods, HSN code, Reason for transportation), filled by consignor /others also.
Part B of E-Way Bill;

 

Transport details (vehicle number, Bilty,GSTIN), filled by transporter /others also.

[Except <50km within state /UT from consignor to transporter- may not furnish details of conveyance]

Third Part of E-Way Bill
Unique e-way bill number & date, generated once both parts get filled in.
5 Cancellation E-way bill may be cancelled <24 hrs of generation of the e-way bill, except verified in transit.

The generation of e-way bill will be communicated to the recipient of the goods and he can reject the supply < 72 hours of generation of e-way bill.

6 Documents carry with conveyance Person will carry;

a. Invoice /Bill of supply/Delivery Challan

b. E-way bill (not when rail,air,vessel)

7 No E-way bill required a. Goods < Rs. 50,000 (except Handicraft goods and movement of goods for Inter-state Job work )

b. Transported by non-motorised conveyance

c. Used Personal and household goods, currency, jewellery etc.

d. Transported are exempt from tax

e. Transported <20 km from consignor to weighbridge for weighment or Vis-a-versa subject to goods accompanied by a delivery challan

8 Consequences of non-generation of E-Way Bill

 

Authorized officers intercept any vehicle at certain check posts for the verification of necessary documents.

Additionally, a physical verification of the vehicle regarding tax evasion.

Goods being moved in the contravention of Law are liable for:

Monetary Penalty

 

Without Invoice & E-way bill- Rs.10K

Or Tax sought to be evaded (whichever is greater)

Detention and Seizure Vehicle detained or seized and released on payment of tax & penalty; two situations;

a. If the owner wishes to pay the penalty, he must pay 100% of the tax payable or,

b. the penalty will be equal to 50% of the value of goods

 

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Questions

Q. If goods are supplied in same truck, whether e-way bill would have to be generated even if value of each invoice individually is < Rs.50,000/- but overall it crosses Rs.50,000/-?………YES

Q. Can multiple invoices be clubbed to generate one e-way bill?…….NO

Q. Where multiple invoices are generated on the same customer to be supplied through a same truck. Whether multiple E-way bills must be generated or one e-way bill shall suffice?…..Multiple E-way bills

Q. Whether E-way bills are required to be generated for movement of goods billed as services such as works contract, the composite supply of service, job-work charges etc……Yes under the cover of Delivery Challan

Q. Whether an e-way bill is required to be generated for movement of goods from one unit of the company to another unit through own vehicle located within 10 km?…Yes..

Relaxation updating Part B (vehicle) is only between consignor to transporter for further movement.

Q. Whether E-way bill is required to be generated for movement of exempted goods also?…YES (except 154 items as per annexure to rule 138, where no E-way required)

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6 Comments

  1. Pravir says:

    If the value of the material being sent for job work is less than 50k (including GST applicable) to a vendor located in same city/ state, is it necessary to generate E-Way Bill??

  2. kartik jain says:

    sir , eway bill is required for 15 km of range within state.
    or gstin supplies to non gstin suppliers. IS eway bill required
    in both cases amt. is more than 50k

  3. vk gupta says:

    Whether e way bill is required to be generated if the movement of goods from one factory to another is is by e riksha ( non motorised vehicle

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