Master in Accounts & high court Advocate
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Posted on 23 February 2025
Generating an e-way bill for the return of exhibits from an exhibition can be a bit tricky. I'll guide you through the process. Since you're dispatching goods from Maharashtra (Mumbai) to Delhi, and your GST registration is in Delhi, you'll need to follow these steps: 1. *Update your GSTIN*: Ensure your GSTIN is updated with the correct state code (DL for Delhi). 2. *Generate e-way bill*: Log in to the e-way bill portal (https://ewaybill.nic.in/) and generate a new e-way bill. 3. *Select 'Others'*: In the 'Transaction Type' dropdown, select 'Others' (since it's not a regular sale or purchase). 4. *Enter 'Exhibition'*: In the 'Sub-Type' dropdown, enter 'Exhibition' or 'Exhibition Return' (if available). 5. *Dispatch From*: Although the prompt doesn't allow you to change the 'Dispatch From' state, you can try the following: - Enter the pin code of the exhibition venue in Mumbai. - Select 'Maharashtra' as the state (if possible). - If the system still doesn't allow you to change the state, you can try generating the e-way bill with the Delhi state selected, and then update the dispatch details in the 'Additional Information' section. 6. *Additional Information*: In this section, provide details about the exhibition, the goods being transported, and the reason for the return. 7. *Verify and Generate*: Verify all the details and generate the e-way bill. If you're still facing issues, you can try the following: - Contact the e-way bill helpdesk (https://ewaybill.nic.in/helpdesk) for assistance. - Reach out to your GST consultant or chartered accountant for guidance. Remember to carry the e-way bill and other necessary documents during the transportation of the exhibits.