Moving goods worth more than the notified value? You almost certainly need an e-way bill — the electronic document that must accompany the consignment.
When an e-way bill is required
- Movement of goods above the notified consignment value (limits differ for intra-state and inter-state movement and are revised periodically)
- Applies to sales, stock transfers, returns and even some non-sale movements
- Generated on the e-way bill portal before movement begins
Who generates it
Usually the supplier; sometimes the transporter or recipient. The bill carries a validity period based on distance — expired bills mean detention risk.
The compliance link most miss
Fall behind on your GST returns and the portal can block your e-way bill generation entirely — which stops your dispatches. Filing on time is a logistics issue, not just a tax one.
Penalties for movement without a bill
Goods and vehicles can be detained, with tax and penalty payable as per the current provisions before release — expensive and disruptive.
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