GSTN Advisory for Entry of Receipt Numbers Pertaining to Leased Wagons in the E-Way Bill System

GSTN Advisory no. 563 dated 23.12.2024

Dear Taxpayers,

This advisory is issued to provide specific instructions for entering Receipt Numbers related to Leased Wagons in the E-Way Bill (EWB) system.

Advisories have already been issued regarding the correct format for entering Parcel Way Bill (PWB) numbers and Railway Receipt (RR) numbers for goods transported under the Parcel Management System (PMS) and the Freight Operations Information System (FOIS). This advisory focuses on the requirements specific to Leased Wagons.

1. Prefixing Receipt Numbers in the EWB System

a) Taxpayers transporting goods via Leased Wagons must prefix Receipt Numbers with the identifier “L” when entering them into the EWB system.

2. Updating Part-B of the EWB for Rail Transport

While generating an EWB for goods transported by rail, taxpayers should:

a)  Select the transport mode as “Rail” in Part-B of the EWB using the “Multi-Transport Mode” option on the EWB portal.

3. Format for Number Entry in the EWB System

Taxpayers must use the following format when entering Receipt Numbers related to Leased Wagons:

L <Receipt Number>

Example:

For a Leased Wagon Receipt number: L123456789

4. Validation Process in the EWB System

Once the Receipt Number is entered:

a)  The system will validate the entry against the designated database for Leased Wagons.

5. Assistance and Support

For further assistance or clarification regarding the entry of Receipt Numbers for Leased Wagons, taxpayers may:

•  Raise a ticket with the EWB support team through the support portal.
• Provide the details of the entry, including the prefix used, for quick resolution.

Your adherence to these guidelines will ensure the efficient processing of E-Way Bills and smooth transportation of goods via the rail network

Issued by: GST Network (GSTN)

Date: ## December 2024Thanking You,
Team GSTN

Source: GSTN