The option to update a multi-vehicle number is preferred when the consignment of one e-Way Bill has to be moved in multiple vehicles after moving to the transshipment place. Let us take an example to understand the need for this option:
An e-Way Bill is generated for the goods that need to move from location A to location C. Thus, the consignment moves from location A to location B via rail or bigger vehicle. Hence, it is not possible to move the consignment from location B to location C in the same manner due to certain circumstances. In such cases, the consignment needs to be moved in multiple smaller vehicles. Below are the steps to follow under such situations:
- Generate the EWB with source and destination as per the document/invoice.
- Carry out the first leg of movement of the consignment up to the transshipment.
- Hence, choose the “Change to Multi-Vehicle” option and update the EWB for multi-vehicle movement. Furthermore, the total quantity of the consignment and movement from and to place for the multiple vehicles requirement has to be entered.
- Now, when the consignment has been loaded to the smaller vehicle, update the “Part B” of the EWB with the vehicle number, along with the quantity loaded and move the consignment.
- Continue the 4th step until the total quantity is loaded and moved. The system will not allow the quantity to be shipped in multiple vehicles more than what has been declared while marking the EWB for multi-vehicle.
Steps to Update to Multi-Vehicle Option for EWB
- Visi the EWB portal
Visit the e-Way Bill Portal and log in to your account. Navigate to the “e-Way Bill” drop-down list and click on Change to “Multi-Vehicle.”
- e-Way Bill number
Therefore, enter the e-Way Bill Number and click on “Go.”
- Enter the required details
Create a group to enter the details of transportation – destination and select mode whether it is by road, rail, air, or ship. Select “Yes” against the section “Do you wish to move goods in multiple vehicles?” Hence the multiple movement details box appears.
Note: After submitting the details, the groups created will be saved. Once the goods reach the place of transhipment vehicle details have to be updated for each of the groups created
- Update multiple transport details
We have to enter ‘From’ and ‘To’ place, total quantity (that matches the quantity as per Invoice). Furthermore, add reason (for entering multiple vehicle details) and enter remarks to create a Group. The group is used for updating the multiple transport details for the EWB.
- Change to multiple vehicles
After creating the group, Part B of the EWB must be updated under Change to multiple vehicles. The group that was created earlier must be updated with the different destination groups. In case there are multiple destinations, we have to select the respective group and update their Part B. This step should be repeated for the remaining groups.
Additionally, transporter document number, as well as the quantity to be transported in that vehicle, have to be keyed in. Once the process is over, the updated EWB with multi-vehicle details is generated and the same can be printed for reference. It is important to ensure the validity of the EWB.
FAQs
The e-way bill is required to transport all the goods except exempted under the notifications or rules. Movement of handicraft goods or goods for job-work purposes under specified circumstances also requires the e-way bill even if the value of consignment is less than fifty thousand rupees. The other exemptions are mentioned in the EWB rules.
Part-A Slip is a temporary number generated after entering all the details in PART-A. This can be shared or used by transporter or yourself later to enter the PART-B and generate the E-Way Bill.
Since imports and exports have been considered as inter-state supplies under the GST Act, the e-way bill is required to be issued for these transactions as well. For imports, the e-Way Bill will be generated by the importer. The exporter is liable to generate the e-Way Bill for export supplies.
Hey @ViraajAhuja47
Yes. All the registered persons under GST must register on the portal of e-way bill using their GSTIN. Once GSTIN is entered, the system sends an OTP to the registered mobile number, registered with GST Portal and after authenticating the same, the system enables you to generate your username and password for the e-way bill system.
After the generation of the username and password of your choice, you may proceed to make entries to generate an e-way bill.
Hope this helps!
Hey @TeamQuicko
How is the validity of the e-way bill calculated?
Hey @HarshitShah
The validity period of the e-Way Bill is calculated on the basis of ‘approx. distance’ entered while generating the e-Way Bill. For every 100 KM, one day is a validity period for the e-Way Bill as per rule and for part of 100 KM, one more day is added. For example, If approx. distance is 410KMs then the validity period is 4+1 days.