Free Tool

E-Way Bill Calculator

Check if E-Way Bill is required and calculate validity for your consignment

E-Way Bill Validity Chart

Validity period based on distance and cargo type as per Rule 138(10) of CGST Rules

Distance Regular Vehicle Over-Dimensional Cargo
Up to 200 km 1 Day 1 Day
201 - 400 km 2 Days 11 Days
401 - 600 km 3 Days 21 Days
601 - 800 km 4 Days 31 Days
801 - 1000 km 5 Days 41 Days
1001 - 1200 km 6 Days 51 Days
Every additional 200 km +1 Day +1 Day per 20 km

Understanding E-Way Bill in India

An E-Way Bill (Electronic Way Bill) is a document required under GST for the movement of goods worth more than a specified threshold. It is generated on the E-Way Bill portal and contains details of goods, consignor, consignee, and transporter.

E-Way Bill Rules

E-Way Bill must be generated before the commencement of movement of goods. It is mandatory for inter-state movement when consignment value exceeds Rs. 50,000. For intra-state movement, thresholds vary by state. Both registered and unregistered persons can generate E-Way Bills.

Exemptions from E-Way Bill

Goods exempt from GST, non-motorized conveyance, goods moved within 20 km to a transporter, LPG for household use, kerosene under PDS, postal baggage, currency, used personal and household effects, and goods specified under Annexure to Rule 138 are exempt from E-Way Bill requirements.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Moving goods without a valid E-Way Bill attracts a penalty of Rs. 10,000 or the tax amount evaded, whichever is higher. The goods and vehicle can be detained or seized under Section 129 of the CGST Act. Repeated offences can lead to cancellation of GST registration.

E-Way Bill Generation

E-Way Bills can be generated on the official portal (ewaybillgst.gov.in), via SMS, Android app, or through API integration. Part A requires supply details and Part B requires vehicle/transporter details. Consolidated E-Way Bills can be generated for multiple consignments in one vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

For inter-state movement of goods, E-Way Bill is mandatory when the consignment value exceeds Rs. 50,000. For intra-state movement, most states follow the Rs. 50,000 threshold, but some states like Delhi, Karnataka, and Kerala have raised it to Rs. 1,00,000. The value includes the GST amount charged on the goods.

For regular vehicles, the validity is 1 day for every 200 km or part thereof. For over-dimensional cargo (ODC), the validity is 1 day for every 20 km or part thereof. The validity starts from the date and time of generation and can be extended before or within 8 hours of expiry.

If goods are transported without a valid E-Way Bill, a penalty of Rs. 10,000 or the tax amount that would have been evaded, whichever is higher, can be imposed under Section 129 of the CGST Act. The goods and vehicle may also be detained or seized until the penalty is paid.

Key exemptions include goods exempt under GST notifications, goods transported by non-motorized conveyance, goods moved within 20 km from the place of business to a transporter, LPG for household use, kerosene under PDS, postal baggage, currency, used personal and household effects, and goods listed in Annexure to Rule 138 of the CGST Rules.

Yes, E-Way Bill validity can be extended before or within 8 hours of its expiry. Extension can be done by the generator or transporter through the E-Way Bill portal by providing a valid reason such as natural calamity, law and order issues, transshipment delay, or vehicle breakdown. The extended validity is calculated from the time of extension.

Get Started

Automate your E-Way Bill compliance.

OneFinOps generates E-Way Bills directly from your invoices, tracks validity, and sends expiry reminders. Try free for 14 days.

SOC 2 Compliant 5-min Setup No Credit Card