Generating Eway Bill on the Portal

An Eway Bill, or electronic waybill, is a crucial document required under GST for transporting goods within India exceeding ₹50,000 in value. It helps track goods movement and prevent tax evasion. Here's a step-by-step guide on generating an Eway Bill:

Prerequisites:

·       Registered account on the Eway Bill Portal (https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/)

·       Invoice/Bill of Supply/Challan details for the consignment

·       Transporter details (ID or vehicle number) if using road transport

·       Transport document number, date (if using train, air, or ship)

Eway Bill Format (GST EWB-01):

The Eway Bill is divided into two parts:

·       Part A: Contains product information (recipient, delivery place, invoice details, HSN code, reason for transport)

·       Part B: Contains vehicle information (vehicle number, transport mode)

Generating an Eway Bill (Part A):

1.      Login: Visit https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/ and log in using your credentials.

2.      Navigate: Go to "e-Waybill -> Generate Fresh" to create a new Eway Bill.

3.      Enter Details: Fill in the required information on the screen: 

o   Transaction Details: Select "Outward" if you're the supplier, "Inward" if you're the recipient. Choose the sub-type based on the document being shipped.

o   Document Details: Enter document type (invoice, challan etc.), document number, and date.

o   Bill From/To Details: Provide supplier and recipient information (auto-filled based on transaction type).

o   Item Details: Specify details of the items being shipped (HSN code, quantity, etc.).

o   Transporter Details: Enter transporter details (ID/name), transport mode, and vehicle number (if applicable).

4.      Preview & Submit: Once all details are entered, click "Preview" to review. If everything looks correct, click "Submit" to generate the Eway Bill Number (EBN).

Reprinting an Eway Bill:

1.      Go to Eway Bill: Select "e-way bill" from the menu on the left side of the screen.

2.      Print EWB: Choose "Print EWB" from the menu.

3.      Enter EWB Number: Enter the Eway Bill number you want to reprint. The EWB will be displayed, and you can print it for your records.

Generating Eway Bill (Part B - Updating Vehicle Details):

Note: This is only applicable if you need to update vehicle information after generating Part A.

1.      Go to Eway Bill: Select "e-waybill" from the menu on the left side of the screen.

2.      Update Part B/Vehicle: Choose "Update Part B / Vehicle" from the menu.

3.      Enter Details: Enter the Eway Bill number or generation date. The Eway Bill you created will be displayed.

4.      Update & Submit: Select the Eway Bill, make necessary changes to vehicle details, and click "Submit" to update the information.

Who Should Generate Eway Bills?

·       Registered GST taxpayers (consignor/consignee) transporting goods themselves or using hired transport (rail, road, air).

·       Unregistered suppliers sending goods to registered recipients.

·       Transporters carrying goods where the consignor or consignee hasn't generated an Eway Bill.

Penalty for Non-Generation

Failing to generate an Eway Bill can result in a penalty of ₹10,000. Additionally, the vehicle and goods may be seized or detained.