Generation of Consolidated e-Way Bill on e-Way Bill Portal

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Consolidated e-way bill creation is vital for enterprises handling multiple shipments in the same vehicle. This streamlined process reduces paperwork and enhances efficiency. Learn how to easily generate consolidated e-way bills on the e-way bill portal, ensuring compliance with GST laws and efficient logistics management.

What is a Consolidated e-Way Bill?

A consolidated e-way bill combines information from multiple e-way bills for consignments moving in one vehicle. This document simplifies transportation, especially when shipping products from various consignors and consignees in a single vehicle.

Consolidated e-way bills can be issued through the e-way bill portal or an e-way bill software. An e-way bill can be easily generated using appropriate billing software.

Requirements for Generating Consolidated e-Way Bills:

To generate a consolidated e-way bill, you need:

● Invoice, Bill, or challan for the shipment of goods.
● Vehicle number or transporter ID for road transport.
● Document date, transporter ID, and transporter document number (for rail, air, or ship).
● Each e-way bill number for consignments in a single conveyance.

Process of Generating Consolidated e-Way Bills:

Follow these steps for creating a consolidated e-way bill:

1. Open the e-way bill portal and log in.
2. Select “Generate new” under the “Consolidated EWB” option on the dashboard.
3. Enter the necessary information and click “Submit.”
4. The e-way bill in Form EWB-02 with a unique 12-digit number will appear.
5. Print the e-way bill for transferring products.

To print the e-way bill:

1. Select “Print EWB” under “e-way bill” or “Consolidated EWB.”
2. Enter the 12-digit consolidated EWB or e-way bill number.
3. Click “Go” and choose “Print” or “Detailed Print.”

Cancellation of Consolidated e-Way Bill:

To cancel a consolidated e-way bill:

1. Under “Consolidated EWB,” choose “Cancel Consolidated EWB.”
2. Enter the consolidated e-way bill number and click “Continue.”

Once cancelled, the specific consolidated e-way bill cannot be changed.

In conclusion, creating a consolidated e-way bill on a reliable portal is crucial for businesses managing multiple shipments in one vehicle. The user-friendly process involves:

● Collecting necessary information.
● Submitting it through the portal.
● Obtaining a unique 12-digit number for the consolidated e-way bill.

The article also covers how to print and cancel consolidated e-way bills, emphasizing logistics optimisation while adhering to regulatory requirements.

FAQs:

Who can prepare the consolidated e-way bill?

Transporters can prepare consolidated e-way bills for multiple consignments in one vehicle.

What is the validity of a consolidated e-way bill?

Consolidated EWBs lack a separate validity period. Each consignment listed in the consolidated e-way bill must reach its destination within the expiration date of individual EWBs.

What should be done if the vehicle number changes for the merged e-way bill?

Use the ‘Regenerate Consolidated EWB’ feature to change the vehicle number without altering individual EWBs.

Can goods or e-way bills delivered before arriving at the CEWB-designated destination be included in the “consolidated e-way bill” (CEWB)?

Yes, goods or e-way bills for different destinations can be included in the same CEWB if generated accordingly.

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