E-Way Bill
A GST document required for inter-state and some intra-state movement of goods above Rs 50,000, generated on the EWB portal.
Full definition
An E-Way Bill is the electronic waybill that must accompany any consignment of goods valued above Rs 50,000 moving between two locations (inter-state, or intra-state in some states). It is generated on the government's EWB portal by the consignor and carries a unique number, validity period (based on distance), and the transport details.
For distribution businesses, e-way bill discipline is non-negotiable, a truck intercepted by a flying squad without a valid e-way bill faces detention, penalty equal to the tax amount, and in some cases seizure of goods. Validity is typically one day per 200 km for regular vehicles.
A mature invoice-billing system integrates with the EWB portal via API so e-way bills are generated automatically from the underlying invoice and dispatch data, no duplicate keying, no expired bills.
Real-world example
A truck carrying Rs 6 lakh worth of paneer from a Maharashtra plant to a Karnataka distributor must carry an e-way bill with validity sized for the 900 km journey.
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