GSTIN on E-Way Bill

[Kaustubh Karandikar]

In Some cases of dispatch wherein the billing address of the customer is Maharashtra & shipping address is other than Maharashtra. While preparing E-Way Bill GSTIN No is mentioned Bill to party & there in no field to mention the Shipp to Party GSTIN No. in E-Way Bill form. However, recently as informed by the transporters, this will not be acceptable in case of any GST Officers verify the Invoice during transit. What is the correct position under the e-way bill provisions? Is GSTIN of Ship to Customer is mandatory and if yes where to mention it when there is no field available?

AI Summary

Confusion Over E-way Bill: Is 'Ship to' GSTIN Required? Clarifications and Practical Solutions Discussed. In a discussion forum, a query was raised about the requirement to include the GSTIN of the 'Ship to' party on an e-way bill when the billing and shipping addresses differ, particularly when the billing address is in Maharashtra. The concern was that transporters indicated potential issues with GST officers during transit checks. Responses clarified that the e-way bill form lacks a specific field for the 'Ship to' GSTIN. Suggestions included adding the GSTIN in the shipping address section, while others noted that it is not necessary to fill in the 'Ship to' GSTIN on the e-way bill portal.