Time limit to issue way bill

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Prem Chandra Thakur (Querist)
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07 June 2018 Dear Sir,

After issuing invoice , we came to notice that vehicle is breakdown. can we issue way bill after 10 days.
Is there any time limit to issue way bill after invoicing.

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Prem Chandra Thakur

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CMA Bhavya (Expert)
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07 June 2018 Dear Sir,
since vehicle breakdown- goods are not transported The e-way bill can be cancelled within 24 hours from the time of generation.
E way bill be must accompany Invoice . you cannot raise the e-way bill after 10 days.
https://docs.ewaybillgst.gov.in/html/faq.html

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Bhavya.P

Prem Chandra Thakur

Prem Chandra Thakur (Querist)
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07 June 2018 My Question is after invoicing , how many day is given for issuing way bill.

Asha Kanta Sharma

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02 August 2025 Great question!

Under the **GST e-way bill rules**, here’s what applies regarding the **time limit to generate an e-way bill after issuing an invoice**:

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### Key points:

1. **E-way bill must be generated before the movement of goods starts** for inter/intra-state transport if the value of consignment exceeds ₹50,000.

2. **There is no specific statutory time limit that says e-way bill must be generated immediately after invoicing** — but it must be generated **before the goods start moving**.

3. If goods have already started moving **without an e-way bill**, it is a violation and may attract penalties.

4. If the vehicle breaks down **before movement starts**, you can generate the e-way bill **only when the goods are ready to be moved** again.

5. Once generated, an e-way bill can be **cancelled within 24 hours** if unused.

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### So for your case:

* Since the vehicle broke down and goods were not transported, you **cannot generate an e-way bill 10 days after invoicing if goods were already moved or dispatched earlier**.

* But if goods were **not dispatched yet**, you can generate the e-way bill **anytime before starting the movement**.

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### Summary:

| Scenario | E-way Bill Generation Timing |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Goods ready and movement starts | E-way bill must be generated before movement |
| Vehicle breakdown before movement | Generate e-way bill only when movement restarts |
| Delay in generating e-way bill after movement started | Not allowed, penalty applicable |

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For detailed official info, see:
[GST E-Way Bill FAQs](https://docs.ewaybillgst.gov.in/html/faq.html)

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If you want, I can help you draft a note or explain penalty consequences too!

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