{"id":43,"date":"2021-02-12T09:05:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T09:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/35.200.249.4\/?p=43"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:12:16","slug":"delivery-challan-meaning-and-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/delivery-challan-meaning-and-format\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivery Challan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>All About Delivery Challan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses with multiple outlets or operations at different locations might be well aware of a delivery challan. However, issuing a delivery challan might be confusing for those who are just starting out in a business.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delivery challan is issued when goods are transported from one place to another but not necessarily because of a sale. Goods are being delivered, but no purchase has been made! Little confusing, right? Let\u2019s dig deeper to understand what a delivery challan is, when a delivery challan is issued, which businesses need to issue a delivery challan and other such information in detail.<\/span>\n\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Delivery Challan?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">|<strong> Delivery Challan Meaning &amp; Requirements Under GST<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delivery challan is a document created for transporting goods from one place to another, which may or may not result in sales. Hence, no GST applies to such supply.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a factory sends goods from one warehouse to another, it issues a delivery challan. If a bakery sends raw material from the head branch to its sub-branch, it creates a delivery challan.\u00a0 A delivery challan typically helps track and verify the goods of a shipment.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delivery challan is also called a dispatch challan or a delivery slip. It is sent along with the goods shipped for delivery and contains the details of the goods being transported.<\/span>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->Three copies of the delivery challan must be created and should be marked as follows:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Copies of Delivery Challan\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Used By<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Original &#8211; ORIGINAL FOR CONSIGNEE<\/td>\n<td>Buyer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duplicate &#8211; DUPLICATE FOR TRANSPORTER<\/td>\n<td>Transporter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Triplicate &#8211; TRIPLICATE FOR CONSIGNER<\/td>\n<td>Seller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-sample-delivery-challan-format\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Delivery Challan Format<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4126,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" class=\"wp-image-4126\" src=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-challan-format-1024x752.png\" alt=\"Delivery Challan Format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-challan-format-1024x752.png 1024w, https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-challan-format-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-challan-format-768x564.png 768w, https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/delivery-challan-format.png 1147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Delivery Challan Format<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button \/--><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->[adinserter block=&#8221;3&#8243;]\n[adinserter block=&#8221;4&#8243;]\n\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory Components of a Delivery Challan<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GST regime mandates that the delivery challan must contain the following details.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serial number in one or multiple series \u2013 Not exceeding 16 characters<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date and challan number<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name, address, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/gstin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSTIN <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the consignor<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name, address, GSTIN, or UIN of the registered consignee. If the consignee is unregistered, you should mention the place of supply instead of the GSTIN or UIN<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/hsn-code\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSN code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the goods being transported<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description of the goods<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact or provisional quantity of goods being transported\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The taxable amount of the supply<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicable GST rate, broken down into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/igst\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGST<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, CGST, SGST, and cess<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The place of supply of the goods if the transportation is being done between two states<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature of the supplier or designated authority of the supplier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Issue a Delivery Challan as per CGST act?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 55(1) of the CGST Rules specifies when suppliers can issue a delivery challan instead of an invoice.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the supply of liquid gas, when the quantity of the gas is unknown<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When goods are transported for job work.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the principal is sending goods to a job worker<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If one job worker is transporting goods to another job worker<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the job worker is sending goods back to the principal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the goods are being transported before they are supplied. For example, moving goods from the factory to the warehouse or from one warehouse to another. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->Occasionally, issuing this challan in an acceptable format is needed for transporting goods. Such cases are as follows \u2013\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>When transporting goods on an approval basis<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are transporting the goods (inter or intra-state) on a sale or return basis, and then they are removed before the supply happens, you would need a challan.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>When transporting \u201cart\u201d to galleries<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If works of art are transported to galleries for exhibition, such transport can be done with these challans.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transporting goods abroad for promotion or exhibition<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the CBIC Circular No. 108\/27\/2019-GST issued on 18th July 2019, if goods are sent outside India for exhibition or promotional activities, such transportation cannot be treated as \u2018supply\u2019 or \u2018export\u2019. Thus, such transportation should be done under this challan.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transporting goods in multiple shipments<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If goods are transported using different modes of shipment in a partial or full non-assembled state, the supplier must issue a tax invoice when transporting the first consignment. Then, a challan should be issued for every subsequent consignment, for which you should provide the invoice reference.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>When issuing tax invoice is not possible when removing the goods<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per Rule 55(4) of CGST and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/sgst\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SGST<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rules, 2017, if the goods being transported are meant for sale or supply. Still, it is impossible to issue the tax invoice, and the supplier can issue a delivery challan and transport the goods. The tax invoice would then be issued after the delivery of the goods.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>When an e-way bill is not needed<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Rule 55A of the CGST Rules with effect from 23rd January 2018, if the e-way bill is not needed and when the tax invoice or Bill of Supply is not needed, the goods should be transported using delivery challan.<\/span>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->[adinserter block=&#8221;3&#8243;]\n[adinserter block=&#8221;4&#8243;]\n\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Businesses that Issue Delivery Challan<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses that are involved in the trading of goods, i.e. trading businesses<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses with multiple warehouses where goods are usually transported between different warehouses or godowns<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppliers of goods<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wholesalers of goods<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers of goods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n<h2><b>T<\/b><b>ypes of Delivery Challan<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery challans are categorised into three types based on the purpose for which they are created.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Job Work Challan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of challan is used when goods are sent from the principal manufacturer to a job worker for processing, manufacturing, or any other form of work. Typically issued by the manufacturer, the job work challan includes a description of the goods, quantity, value, and purpose of sending them to the job worker. This type of delivery challan is necessary to maintain proper records under GST regulations, especially for input tax credit claims.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example scenario where a job work challan is created is when raw materials are sent to a job worker to produce finished products.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Sales Return Challan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of challan is issued when goods are returned by the buyer to the seller due to defects, excess supply, or other issues. Depending on the agreement, the buyer (consignee) or the seller (consignor) issues the sales return challan. The challan typically includes the original invoice number, description of goods returned, quantity, and reason for return. As per the GST act, the challan helps in adjusting the tax liability of the seller and maintains accurate records for both parties.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Stock Transfer Challan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of challan is used for the movement of goods between different branches or locations of the same company. The challan is issued by the branch initiating the transfer and includes details like a description of goods, quantity, and the destination branch or location. As per GST, the stock transfer challan is essential for tracking inventory and ensuring compliance for intra-company transfers.<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Difference Between Delivery Challan &amp; Invoice<\/b><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A GST invoice is issued when the supply of goods or services is made or when the supplier has received payment.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, a delivery challan is given for the transportation of goods.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delivery challan may or may not include the value of goods, but it never states the tax charged on the goods. But an invoice always shows the taxes charged on goods sold. Reflecting on <a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/blog\/what-is-invoicing\/\">what invoicing<\/a> truly means can help in understanding this difference.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, both delivery challan and invoice are merged and called \u201cTax invoice cum delivery challan\u201d<\/span>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<h2><b>How to Create Delivery Challan Using myBillBook<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myBillBook is a billing and accounting software that helps businesses generate various kinds of <a href=\"https:\/\/mybillbook.in\/s\/invoice-format\/\">invoice formats<\/a>, including delivery challan. Using software to generate delivery challan makes your job easy as all the mandatory fields are already present in the template, and all you need to do is enter the required details. myBillBook stores all the generated delivery challans securely, making it easy for future reference. Here is a step-by-step guide to generating delivery challan using myBillBook billing software.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Login to myBillBook mobile or desktop application.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the left side navigation menu, find the \u2018Create Sales Invoice\u2019 button<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the drop-down next to it to find the \u2018Delivery Challan\u2019 option<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u2018Delivery Challan\u2019 to find the \u2018Create Delivery Challan\u2019 page on the right<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by adding the consignee or recipient&#8217;s information by clicking on \u2018Add Party\u2019 option<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add the recipient\u2019s name, contact number, address, shipping details, etc., in this field<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Add a unique number in the \u2018Challan Number\u2019 field<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add date under \u2018Challan Date\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add \u2018Vehicle number\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the \u2018Add Item\u2019 column, you can include the details of the goods that are being shipped and their total value.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add signature in the \u2018Authorised Signatory\u2019 field.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-check all the details before clicking on the \u2018Save\u2019 option at the top. Once it is saved, you can share it through Whatsapp or SMS, download it and take a printout. <\/span>\n\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n<h2><b>FAQs on Delivery Challan<\/b><\/h2>\n<b>Why is a delivery challan required?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delivery challan is a mandatory document under GST for the movement of goods, such as during job work, sales returns, or stock transfers. It helps track the transportation of goods and prevents tax evasion.<\/span>\n\n<b>What is the rule 45 challan in GST?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rule 45 challan in GST is about moving goods for job work. Under this rule, the manufacturer must issue a delivery challan while sending goods to a job worker and make a record of all such transfers.<\/span>\n\n<b>Who signs the delivery challan?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The delivery challan must be signed by the person\/entity sending the goods. This signature validates the document and confirms the details of the goods being transported.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<b>How many types of delivery challan are there?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are generally three main types of delivery challans:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job Work Challan: Used when goods are sent to a job worker for processing or manufacturing.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales Return Challan: Issued when goods are returned by the buyer to the seller.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stock Transfer Challan: Used for transferring goods between different branches or locations of the same organisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Is an e-way bill required for a delivery challan?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, an e-way bill is required for a delivery challan if the value of the goods exceeds Rs.50,000.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<b>Is an e-invoice required for a delivery challan?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, an e-invoice is not required for a delivery challan.<\/span>\n\n<b>Is GST applicable on delivery challan?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, GST is not directly applicable to a delivery challan itself.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<b>What is the rule for issuing a delivery challan?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per Rule 55 (2) of CGST Rules, a delivery challan must be issued in triplicate. The original one is meant for the consignee (recipient of goods), the duplicate copy is for the transporter of goods, and the triplicate copy is meant for the consignor (supplier of goods).<\/span>\n\n<b>Does the delivery challan format contain the details of the mode of transport?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the challan should have the mode of transportation being used to transport the goods.<\/span>\n\n<b>Can I use a delivery challan if I transport the goods from a warehouse in one state to another warehouse in another state?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a delivery challan can be used for the inter-state movement of goods from one warehouse to another. Therefore, you should ensure that the format contains the details of the warehouses too.<\/span>\n\n<b>What is the delivery challan for job work in GST?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delivery challan issued for the following is termed as delivery challan for job work in GST<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending goods by the principal to a job worker<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One job worker to another job worker<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return of goods after job work to the principal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Can we generate an e-way bill for the delivery challan?<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can generate an e-way bill for a delivery challan if the value of the goods being transported exceeds Rs. 50,000<\/span>\n\n<!-- \/wp:shortcode -->\n\n<!-- wp:group -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"className\":\"is-style-fill\"} \/--><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All About Delivery Challan Businesses with multiple outlets or operations at different locations might be well aware of a delivery [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[915],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-billing"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Delivery Challan | What is Delivery Challan Under GST<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Delivery challan explained in detail. 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