Transporters must know that failure to submit an e-way bill could result in officials seizing their vehicles and other property. In addition, the protracted delays at the checkpoints would impact your supply chain. Thus, follow the rules to go ahead without an e-way bill penalty, and this blog summarises them all.
FAQs
What happens if e-way bill expires?
You can extend the e-way bill’s validity time on the site once it has expired after revising the details in PART-B of Form GST EWB-01, including the justification for the extension.
Can we extend the e-way bill after the expiry date?
Yes. You can prolong the e-way bill’s validity between 8 hours before and after its expiration time if unusual circumstances prevent the shipment from reaching its destination within the validity period.
Can I cancel the e-way bill after 72 hours?
No, you cannot cancel an e-way after 72 hours have passed from the bill’s generation.
How do I pay my e-way bill penalty?
You can pay the penalty in Form GST DRC-07 for every applicable consignment.
How many days is the e-way bill valid?
An e-way bill’s validity varies depending on how far to transport the products. You will have one day of validity for a typical vehicle or transportation mode for every 100 KM or portion of its journey. On the final day, at midnight, this validity ends.
