Movement of goods using back dated invoice

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CA ANILKUMAR B.COM FCA DISA (Querist)
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15 August 2024 Invoice issued and payment received for supply of goods. But goods not removed due to non availability of vehicle. Hence e way bill not generated and invoice not cancelled since it is e invoice. After 15 days , now the company wants to move the goods. Is it safer to transport the goods along with the old bill by taking fresh e way bill? Thanks in advance.

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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12 August 2025 Situation Recap:
Invoice issued & payment received.
Goods not moved immediately due to lack of vehicle.
No e-way bill generated at invoice date.
Invoice not canceled (it's an e-invoice).
After 15 days, want to move goods now.
What to do with e-way bill and invoice?
E-way Bill Validity and Timing:
E-way bills must be generated before or at the time of movement of goods.
You cannot generate e-way bill retrospectively for goods already moved.
Since goods were not moved, e-way bill was not generated earlier.
Using Old Invoice:
The original invoice is valid for 15 days from invoice date for e-way bill generation.
After 15 days, generating e-way bill against that invoice may not be accepted by the system.
Options for Movement Now:
Option 1: Generate a new invoice and new e-way bill for current movement.
This is the safest and most compliant option.
Issue a debit note/credit note or a fresh invoice reflecting actual movement date.
Option 2: Generate fresh e-way bill against the old invoice number (if system allows).
Usually, GSTN portal restricts e-way bill generation after 15 days.
If allowed, it may invite scrutiny; this is risky.
Option 3: Cancel old invoice and reissue a fresh invoice (if legally possible).
Cancel original invoice (if allowed) and issue a new invoice dated current date.
Generate e-way bill on new invoice.
Transport with Old Invoice Without E-way Bill?
Not allowed under GST.
Goods movement without a valid e-way bill can attract penalties and seizure.
Best Practice Recommendation:
Issue a fresh invoice dated on or before the movement date or raise a debit/credit note to reflect actual movement.
Generate a fresh e-way bill based on the updated invoice.
Move goods with fresh e-way bill.

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