E-Way Bill Guide — Rules, Limits & How to Generate
By Parul Singh, GST Practitioner · GST Compliance
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Every week, 5+ transporters call me from state borders because of e-way bill issues. Missing or expired e-way bill means 10,000 penalty minimum.
An e-way bill is required for the movement of goods worth more than ₹50,000 within India. It is generated electronically on the ewaybillgst.gov.in portal.
When is E-Way Bill Required?
- Movement of goods above ₹50,000 (CG/SG) or ₹1 lakh for inter-state
- Mandatory for inter-state movement regardless of value in some cases
- Not required for exempt goods, goods transported by non-motorized vehicle
Validity Period
| Distance | Validity |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 km | 1 day |
| 100-300 km | 3 days |
| 300-500 km | 5 days |
| Above 500 km | 10 days |
Penalty for moving goods without a valid e-way bill: ₹10,000 or the tax amount, whichever is higher.