Process of E-Way Bill with Multiple Vehicles
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What is a Multi-Vehicle E-Way Bill?
A Multi-Vehicle E-Way Bill is a special provision under GST that allows the movement of a single consignment in multiple vehicles. This is particularly useful when the entire consignment cannot be transported in one vehicle due to size, weight, or logistics constraints.
In such cases:
- The consignor first generates a complete e-Way Bill for the full quantity.
- Then, for each part shipment, delivery challans and separate vehicle details are added under the same e-Way Bill number using the multi-vehicle movement option.
This ensures proper tracking of goods, even when split across several trips or vehicles.
Managing E-Way Bills with Multiple Vehicles
When and Why to Use the Multi-Vehicle E-Way Bill Option?
You should use the Multi-Vehicle E-Way Bill feature in the following situations:
- Large machinery or bulk items need to be dismantled and moved in parts.
- Logistical or transport restrictions prevent moving the entire load in a single vehicle.
- Goods are being delivered to a remote or high-demand location via multiple carriers or transport stages.
Why use it:
- Ensures legal compliance during part deliveries.
- Allows each vehicle to move with proper documentation.
- Reduces the risk of penalties or seizure for transporting goods without a valid e-Way Bill.
- Maintains a single audit trail under one e-Way Bill reference.
This option is especially helpful for manufacturers, project suppliers, and engineering firms handling complex deliveries.
Circumstances When the Multiple Vehicle Option Can be Used
There are two circumstances under which the delivery for a single consignment may need multiple vehicles:
- For a Single Destination: Only one mode of transportation may be available when products must be delivered from site A to location B. Here, it may be possible to carry goods first by a truck, then via train, and finally via smaller trucks. This might happen for various reasons, such as poor terrain, a desire to reduce travel time, or other factors. The location of transhipment will be where the vehicles are changed. This transportation may then be divided into vehicles, and the information pertinent to those vehicles may be updated in the e-way bill generated at the ultimate destination.
- For Multiple Destinations: The supplier typically delivers the e-way bill to the transporter’s warehouse, from where it is disseminated via various vehicles to various destinations. However, the e-way bill must be updated with the remaining information on the vehicles after it arrives at the transporter’s warehouse:
- Before moving items from a supplier’s factory to a transporter’s warehouse, an e-way bill needs to be generated.
- When goods are sent from the transporter’s warehouse for distribution to several locations, multi-vehicle details must be updated. The e-way bill has to be updated with information on all the vehicles utilised for transportation and their final destinations.
The number of destinations to which the goods are delivered will determine how many groups must be generated on the e-way bill portal.
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Procedure for Generating Multi-Vehicle Under E-way bill
Below is the procedure for generating multi-vehicle under the e way bill:
Step 1: Log in to the e-way bill portal and choose the “Change to multiple vehicle” option under the Menu option. Click “Go” after entering the e-way bill number for which multiple vehicle information is needed.
Step 2: Make a group to enter information about transportation, such as the destination and mode of transport (road, air, rail, water).
Step 3: Choose ‘Yes’ under the question ‘do you wish to move goods in multiple vehicles?’
Step 4: Enter the information for the starting point (“From Place”) and the ending point (“To Place”). Enter the original consignment’s “Total Quantity” and its “Unit” measurement as shown on the invoice. Enter the “Remarks” for group creation to update the details of numerous cars in the e-way bill after selecting the “Reason” for using the multi-vehicle option, such as transhipment or carrying products in smaller vehicles.
Step 5: Click “Go” after entering the e-way bill number. The formed groups will appear in the drop-down menu, where they can be chosen to change the vehicle details.
Step 6: The groups will be stored after this information is submitted. Once the items arrive at the transhipment location, vehicle information can be updated for each grouping.
Step 7: Change the option for ‘Change to multiple vehicle’ in Part B of the e-way bill. Update all previously created groups with the destination groups. Part B of groups for each destination must be modified separately for multiple destinations.
Step 8: Enter the transporter document number and the quantity of goods transported in the vehicle’s Part-B details for each chosen group.
Step 9: Submit the modifications after amending the e-way bill with multiple vehicle details. The Part-A and Part-B of the e-way bill will display on the screen after the changes have been generated. Ensure the phrase ‘Multi-Vehicle’ appears in the ‘Valid Until’ section of the e-way bill.
You can print this e-way bill by selecting “Print” or “Detailed Print” to print a more in-depth version.
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Conclusion
The Multi-Vehicle E-Way Bill functionality provides much-needed flexibility for businesses dealing with oversized or fragmented consignments. It ensures compliance, traceability, and control during split deliveries, helping both the supplier and transporter manage their logistics effectively. Proper usage of this feature protects against GST violations and keeps your goods moving without disruptions.
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