Sir,
As per rule 11 (6) of Central Excise rules, 2002, "before making use of the invoice book, the serial numbers of the same shall be intimated to the Superintendent of Central Excise having jurisdiction. According to para 3.1 of Part I of Chapter 4 of CBEC's Manual "the invoice shall be serially numbered and shall contain the registration number, name of consignee, mode of transport and vehicle number (if any) description, classification, time and date of removal, mode of transport,Vehicle number, if any, rate of duty, quantity and value of goods and the duty payable thereon. The serial number shall commence from 1st April every year beginning of a financial year.