Check Step by Step Process for Eway Bill Modification, Rejection & Cancellation
E-way bill, also known as electronic way bill, is used for the movement of goods. This bill is generated on the e-way bill portal. In order to transport goods in a vehicle, the transporter needs to be a GST-registered person. Goods worth more than ₹ 50,000 (Single Invoice/bill/delivery challan) cannot be transported without an e-way bill that is generated on the e-way bill portal at e-waybillgst.gov.in.
There is also a provision of generating or cancelling the e-way bill via SMS, or through the Android App. Every generated eway bill has a 12-digit unique E-Way Bill Number (EBN). This is provided to all three parties- supplier, receiver and transporter. The bill may be cancelled for several reasons such as errors in the movement, changes in goods, and more. Read on to know more about e-way bill cancellation.
The original transporter/ seller who generated the e-way bill can change/ re-assign the Transporter ID by merely replacing the existing transporter with a new transporter. Once the initially assigned transporter assigns another transporter, the seller cannot make such e way bill modification.
Here is a step-by-step process for re-assignment of another transporter:
- Step 1: Select ‘Update EWB Transporter’ sub-option under ‘e-Waybill’ option appearing on the left-hand side panel of the dashboard.
- Step 2: Enter the e-way bill number and click on ‘Go’.
Note: You may enter Transporter GSTIN or Transporter enrolment ID.
- Step 3: Next, enter the Transporter ID and select ‘Submit’.
The updated e-way bill will appear on the screen. Select the ‘Print’ option to print the e way bill.
Note that the e-way bill number remains the same even after the modifications in the transporter details.
A taxpayer has access to reject the e-way bills generated by other parties on the former’s GSTIN.
For example, if the consignment did not reach the assigned destination due to its cancellation on the way; the recipient can reject the e-way bill for the same.
Prerequisites:
Date of e-way bill generation
E-way bill number that you want to reject
After you login, click on the ‘Reject’ section on the dashboard.
Click on ‘Submit’ after setting the date on which the bill was generated. After entering the date, you get the list of bills that were generated on the date.
Tick mark against the concerned e-way bill that you want to reject on the right-hand side. Now you will receive a message on the screen on the rejection of the e-way bill.
The e-way bill is of two parts, i.e Part-A and Part-B.
At present, there is no provision made that allows the modification of Part-A of the eway bill in case incorrect data is entered. One has to cancel the bill and re-generate a new one.
A consignor who has furnished information in Part A, can assign the e-way bill number to another registered or enrolled transporter who can then update information in Part-B of Form GST EWB-01. This facilitates the further movement of goods.
Section: Eway Bill Articles
E-Way Bill Cancellation & Modification FAQs
Can I cancel e way after 72 hours?
No, you cannot cancel an E-way bill after 72 hours as there is no procedure that allows the cancellation after 72 hours.
What if an e way Bill is not Cancelled within 24 hours?
If the Eway bill is not cancelled within 24 hours due to any reason, then the system does not allow the cancellation by consignor.
Can we edit Part A of E-Way Bill?
No, there is no provision that allows one to edit Part A of Eway bill incase of incorrect data entry. The bill will have to be cancelled and a new one must be re-generated.
