Eway Bill Under GST in Jharkhand
Jharkhand, like all Indian states, must implement the e-way bill system under the GST. The e-way bill is a document that must be generated electronically and accompanies the movement of goods from one place to another. It contains information about the goods being transported, the value of the goods, the destination of the goods, and the vehicle used to transport the goods.
The e-way bill is required for transporting goods valued at over Rs. 50,000, whether for intrastate or interstate transport. The Jharkhand government has set up a separate portal to generate e-way bills, which registered taxpayers can access. The portal allows for the generation of e-way bills by filling out an online form, which requires information about the supplier, the recipient, the goods being transported, and the vehicle used for transportation.This article discusses Jharkhand’s e-way bill under the GST.
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The System Before GST and E-Way Bills Were Introduced
Before GST, Jharkhand already had a system in place to track the movement of goods within and out of the state. Dealers had to generate Form Sugam G / Sugam P / Sugam B from the Commercial Tax Department’s website. However, since the introduction of GST and the E-Way Bill system, things have changed. Transporters must now carry a valid e-way bill when moving goods worth more than INR 50,000 within or outside the state. To generate the e-way bill, the user must first register on the e-way bill common portal. The supplier and transporter need to enter the pertinent details on the GST portal to generate the e-way bill. A unique 12 digit e-way bill number is generated for every e-way bill.
Stakeholders in Generating E-Way Bills in Jharkhand
There are four main stakeholders involved in generating e-way bills, as listed below:
- Suppliers or Consignors
- Recipients or Consignees
- Transporters or Carriers
- Department Officers
Both the supplier as well as the recipient can create e-way bills as well as reject e-way bills that have been created against their GSTIN, but do not belong to them.
The transporter is responsible for generating the e-way bill if neither the supplier nor the recipient has generated one. He can also generate consolidated e-way bills, and he is also responsible for updating the vehicle information in Part B of the e-way bills that he has been assigned by the taxpayer.
The department officer is responsible for verifying the e-way bills and checking for any discrepancies between the details mentioned in the e-way bill and the actual goods being transported. Officers are authorised to take legal action if any discrepancy is found.
How Can Users Generate E-Way Bills in Jharkhand
In Jharkhand, as in the rest of the country, users can generate e-way bills using any of the following methods:
- Generate E-Way Bills through the Common Portal
- Generate E-Way Bills through SMS
- Generate E-Way Bills using an E-Way Bill Software
Click the links above to see the step-by-step instructions to generate e-way bills using that particular method.
If you are generating e-way bills regularly, it would be helpful to know how to modify, reject or cancel e-way bills as well.
Validity of E Way Bill
The validity of an E-Way Bill is directly linked to the distance the goods need to travel and the mode of transport used (road, air, rail, or ship). Here’s how it works for road transport:
- Up to 100 km: Valid for 1 day
- For every additional 100 km or part thereof: +1 day added
So, a journey of 320 km will have an E-Way Bill valid for 4 days.
For other transport modes (air, rail, or ship), the E-Way Bill is valid for 1 day only, irrespective of distance, starting from the date of document entry in the system.
The countdown begins from the date and time of generation of the E-Way Bill or handover to the transporter. If the transport takes longer than expected, the bill must be revalidated or extended before expiry.
BUSY Software makes this simple by auto-calculating the validity based on distance and transport type, alerting you before expiration, and offering an easy extension process if needed.
Rejecting E-Way Bill
Sometimes, the recipient or transporter may find that an E-Way Bill has been wrongly generated against their GSTIN. In such cases, the E-Way Bill can be rejected.
Here are common reasons to reject an E-Way Bill:
- Goods were not actually delivered
- The supply was cancelled
- Incorrect details were entered by the supplier
- Transporter assigned wrong vehicle or route
To reject an E-Way Bill:
- Log in to the E-Way Bill Portal.
- Go to ‘Reject’ under the E-Way Bill menu.
- Select the bill you want to reject (only those assigned to your GSTIN).
- Enter the reason (optional) and click submit.
You must reject it within 72 hours of its generation—after that, it’s considered accepted by default.
BUSY Software gives you the ability to review and track incoming E-Way Bills, making it easier to spot errors early and reject them within the allowed time.
Cancelling E Way Bill
An E-Way Bill can be cancelled if it was generated by mistake or the goods are not being moved as planned. It must be cancelled within 24 hours of generation, and only the generator (supplier or transporter) can cancel it, not the recipient.
Typical reasons for cancellation include:
- Wrong vehicle details entered
- Wrong recipient GSTIN used
- Duplicate generation
- Goods not dispatched after E-Way Bill was created
Steps to cancel an E-Way Bill:
- Log in to the E-Way Bill Portal.
- Click on ‘Cancel’ under the E-Way Bill menu.
- Enter the E-Way Bill number.
- Provide the reason for cancellation.
- Confirm and submit.
Once cancelled, the E-Way Bill becomes invalid and cannot be used for transportation.
BUSY Accounting Software simplifies this by directly integrating E-Way Bill generation and cancellation with your invoices. If there’s an error or the dispatch is postponed, you can cancel and regenerate the bill within BUSY itself, eliminating manual steps and reducing compliance risk.
Conclusion
Implementing the e-way bill system in Jharkhand has improved the flow of products and reduced instances of tax evasion. With less paperwork and less need for human monitoring, the technology has made it simpler for businesses to adhere to GST requirements. It is important for businesses that transport goods regularly to know the laws and regulations around e-way bills in order to avoid fines and ensure their products are transported without any problems. Using BUSY E-Way Bill Software to generate e-way bills automatically will save time and effort.
I am a chartered accountant with over 14 years of experience. I understand income tax, GST, and balancing financial records. I analyze financial statements and tax codes effectively. However, I also have a passion for writing, which is different from working with numbers. Recently, I started writing articles and blog posts. My goal is to make finance easier for everyday people to understand.
