This article explains how to generate an E-Way Bill, a crucial document for transporting goods over INR 50,000 under GST, directly from your mobile phone using an SMS-based service. It covers the steps for generating, cancelling, and updating vehicle information for an E-Way Bill via SMS, highlighting its convenience for small taxpayers and emergency situations.
Introduction
In the realm of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, the E-Way Bill has emerged as a crucial document for the transportation of goods. In this article, we will delve into the process of generating an E-Way Bill on a mobile device using the SMS method. We will also discuss what is
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FAQ :
An E-Way Bill is a digital document required for the transportation of goods valued over INR 50,000, containing details about the consignment, recipient, consignor, and transporter.
E-Way Bills can be generated through web-based systems like the official E-Way Bill Portal, via an SMS-based facility on mobile, or by using a GST Suvidha Provider (GSP).
The SMS-based E-Way Bill service is primarily for small taxpayers who may not have access to computers or the internet, or for generating bills in emergencies while on the move.
You need to log in to the e-way bill GST portal, select 'Registration' then 'For SMS', enter your registered mobile number, send and verify the OTP, select your user ID, and click 'Submit'.
Yes, you can cancel an E-Way Bill via SMS by sending a specific format including 'EWBC' and the 12-digit E-way bill number. However, only the original generator can cancel it within 24 hours, and it cannot be cancelled after verification.
Yes, the taxpayer or transporter who created the E-Way Bill can update vehicle information via SMS during its validity period using a specific format that includes the EWB number, new vehicle number, and reason code for the change.