E-way Bill system-Objectives and benefits. Features of e-way bill portal and modes of generation of e-way Bill.

E-way Bill system-Objectives and benefits. Features of e-way bill portal and modes of generation of e-way Bill

A nationwide E-way Bill System will be rolled out on trial basis from tomorrow i.e. 16th January, 2018. Avail the opportunity to get used to the system before it becomes compulsory.

E-WAYBILL will come Into effect from 01.02.2018 for inter-State movement of goods. The e-way bill is required where movement of goods valued at Rs. 50000/- or above is involved.

Objectives of e-way Bill

• Single e-way Bill for hassle-free     
• No need for separate transit pass in each State for movement of goods
• Shift from departmental-policing Model to self-declaration Model for movement of goods

Benefits of e-way Bill

• Taxpayers/transporters need not visit any tax officers/checkposts for generation of e-way Bill/movement of goods across States.
• No waiting time at checkposts and faster movement of  goods thereby optimum use of vehicles/resources, since there are no checkposts in GST regime.
• User-friendly e-way Bill system
• Easy and quick generation of e-way Bill
• Checks and balances for smooth tax administration and process simplification for easier Verification of e-way Bill by Tax Officers.

Features of the e-way Bill Portal

• User can create masters of his Customers, Suppliers & Products for easy generation of e-way Bill.
• User can monitor e-way Bills generated on his account/behalf
• Multiple modes for e-way Bill generation for ease of use.
• User can create sub-users and Roles on portal for generation of e-way Bill.     
• Alerts will be sent to users via mail and SMS on registered mail id/mobile number.                       
• Vehicle number can be entered either by the supplier/recipient of goods who generates EWB or the transporter.
• QR code will be printed on each e-way Bill for ease of seeing details.
• Consolidated e-way Bill can be generated for vehicle carrying multiple consignments. 

Modes of generation of e-way Bill

• Web-Online using browser on laptopor desktop or phone etc.
• Android based Mobile App on mobile phones.
• Via  SMS through registered Mobile Number.
• Via API (Application Program Interface)  i.e. integration of  IT system of user with e-way Bill system for generation of e-way Bill.
• Tool-based bulk generation of e-wayBills.
• Third party based system  of Suvidha Providers