Modify, Reject and Cancel E-Way Bills under GST

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10 Jan 2024
Blocking the generation of E-Way Bill without e-Invoice/IRN has been withdrawn.
‍05 Jan 2024
Reporting of 4/6 digit HSN in e-Waybill from 1st February 2024.

Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India, e-way bills can be modified, rejected, or cancelled if required.

Process to modify Vehicle Number on EWBs

The process to update the vehicle number in an e-way bill is as follows:

1. Login to the e-way bill portal:

Go to the e-way bill portal and log in using your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Update option:

Once you have logged in, navigate to the "Update Part B" section of the portal.

3. Enter the e-way bill number:

Enter the e-way bill number for which you need to update the vehicle number.

4. Update the vehicle number:

In the relevant field, enter the new or corrected vehicle number.

5. Submit the changes:

Once you have made the changes, submit them.

It's important to keep the e-way bill updated with accurate information to avoid any penalties or legal consequences. If you are unable to update the e-way bill on the portal, you can contact the GST helpdesk for assistance.

How to Reject EWBs?

The process to reject an e-way bill is as follows:

1. Login to the e-way bill portal:

Go to the e-way bill portal and log in using your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Reject option:

Once you have logged in, navigate to the "Reject" section of the portal.

3. Enter the e-way bill number:

Enter the e-way bill number for which you need to reject the e-way bill.

4. Provide a reason for rejection:

You will be asked to provide a reason for the rejection of the e-way bill.

5. Submit the rejection request:

Once you have provided the reason, submit the rejection request.

An e-way bill can be rejected if it has been generated for goods that are not allowed to be transported. Rejecting an e-way bill is important to avoid any penalties or legal consequences as it serves as proof of transportation of goods.

It's important to note that you can only reject an e-way bill within 24 hours of its generation. Beyond this time frame, you will not be able to reject the e-way bill.

Cancellation of e-Way Bills :

The process to cancel an e-way bill is as follows:

1. Login to the e-way bill portal:

Go to the e-way bill portal and log in using your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Cancel option:

Once you have logged in, navigate to the "Cancel" section of the portal.

3. Enter the e-way bill number:

Enter the e-way bill number for which you need to cancel the e-way bill.

4. Provide a reason for cancellation:

You will be asked to provide a reason for the cancellation of the e-way bill.

5. Submit the cancellation request:

Once you have provided the reason, submit the cancellation request.

An e-way bill can be cancelled if the goods covered by it are not transported or if the goods are transported but are not worth more than Rs. 50,000. Cancelling an e-way bill is required to avoid any penalties or legal consequences as it serves as proof of transportation of goods.

It's important to note that you can only cancel an e-way bill within 24 hours of its generation. Beyond this time frame, you will not be able to cancel the e-way bill.