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Advisory to Taxpayers and Stakeholders – Enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal
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....dvisory to Taxpayers and Stakeholders – Enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal <br>GST<br>Dated:- 21-5-2026<br><BR>As part of the ongoing efforts towards strengthening data quality, traceability, and operational efficiency in the E-Way Bill (EWB) system, certain functional enhancements are proposed to be introduced in the EWB portal. The advisory covers the following proposed changes: a) Mandatory capture of "Ship-To GSTIN" in Bill-To Ship-To transactions for improved traceability and data accuracy; and b) Introduction of EWB Closure functionality to enable taxpayers to voluntarily close E-Way Bills in specified scenarios. The advisory also includes the proposed implementation timelines and necessa....
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....ry action points for stakeholders to undertake requisite system changes and preparedness activities. ============= Document 1 «>> GIN 4th Floor, World Mark-1, East Wing, Asset 11, Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi 110037 Tel: 011-49111200, Fax: 011-49111210 E-Mail: [email protected], www.gstn.org.in CIN: U72200DL2013NPL249988 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX NETWORK (A Government Enterprise) GSTN Advisory Date: 20.05.2026 Subject: Advisory to Taxpayers and Stakeholders - Enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal 1. Background It is hereby informed that certain functional enhancements are being implemented in the e-Way Bill (EWB) system with a view to strengthening data integrity, improving traceability of goods m....
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....ovement, and enabling system-driven closure of transactions. All taxpayers, transporters, ERP/API integrators, and other stakeholders are requested to take note of the following changes and initiate necessary system readiness measures. 2. Mandatory Capture of "Ship To GSTIN" in Bill-To/Ship-To Transactions a) In cases involving Bill-To/Ship-To scenarios, the field relating to the "Ship To GSTIN" shall now be captured as a mandatory data element during e-Way Bill generation. b) Where the consignee is an unregistered person, the value "URP" shall be entered in the "Ship To GSTIN" field. 3. Introduction of Voluntary e-Way Bill Closure Facility (i) A new e-Way Bill Closure facility has been introduced in the e-Way Bill system on ....
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....voluntary basis to enable closure of the e-Way Bill once delivery of goods is completed. (ii) The e-Way Bill may be closed by: a) Supplier b) Recipient c) Transporter involved in the transaction d) Driver or authorized person whose mobile number has been provided for closure (iii) For suppliers, recipients, and transporters, the e-Way Bill Closure option is available after login under the e-Way Bill section of the portal. 1 (iv) Closure can be performed: · e-Way Bill-wise, or · Date-wise (v) A mobile number may be entered at the time of e-Way Bill generation specifically for closure purposes. Currently, this option is voluntary in nature. (vi) If required, the mobile number can also be updated durin....
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....g: · Vehicle updation · Consolidated e-Way Bill operations · Extension of validity (vii) The mobile number-based closure facility has been provided under the Search option on the e-Way Bill Common Portal. All active e-Way Bills linked to the concerned mobile number are displayed, enabling closure by the authorized person. (viii) e-Way Bills can be closed on: · The same day of delivery, or · The immediately succeeding day (ix) An API has also been provided for system integrators and API users. For closure through API, the following details are required to be transmitted: · e-Way Bill number · Closure date · Remarks (x) Illustrative screenshots of the EWB closure functionality are ap....
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....pended below e-Way Bill Close option provided for logged-in users. e-Waybill Generate New Generate Bulk Update Part B/Vehicle Update Vehicle-Bulk Change to Multivehicle Extend Validity Update EWB Transporter Update EWB Trans. Bulk Cancel Print EWB EWB for Gold EWB Close 2 «>> GIN 4th Floor, World Mark-1, East Wing, Asset 11, Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi 110037 Tel: 011-49111200, Fax: 011-49111210 E-Mail: [email protected], www.gstn.org.in CIN: U72200DL2013NPL249988 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX NETWORK (A Government Enterprise) A) E-WayBill Closure by logged in user: i) by E-WayBill Number ii) by E-WayBill Generated Date i) Screenshots of Closure by E-waybill Number ... ....
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....CLOSURE OF E-WAYBILLS Show e-Way Bill By: E-Way Bill No Generated by me(Date) e-Way Bill No. Go Exit Generated by me(Date) Enter e-Way Bil No 1423608 Show e-Way Ba By: Unique Nol way TMl No & Dude Generated By Doe No/Date From Place To Place 02/03/2020 10:45:00 GANDHINAGA 535342424 - 02/03/2026 : TECHNICAL TEAM GANDHINADA 518001 IC TECHNICAL TEAM GANDHINAGAR 510001 3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM Selected E-Way Bill is : 142360 From indhi Nagar GANDHINAGA, 518001, ANDHRA PRADESH #147.Chain Steel Gandhi Nagar 3RD FLOC NOMINAGA ANDHRA PRADESH Update Closing Date Select Closing Date Subenit ii) Screenshot of closure by Generated Date ... O E-Way Bil No Generated by me(Date) Exit EWB Generated D....
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....ate 04/04/4026 Go O 0 Apr V 2026 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr 4 1 2 3 7 5 1 10 12 13 15 10 18 2 23 24 25 2 2 20 29 30 25 2 GAINE 035342474 -02/03/2020 CHỨCA TEAM BCHICAL TEAM 3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM 1023004 02/03/206 CHECAL TEAM TOCHVCAL TEAM GAINT 3-3/2021 12:00 00 AM 4538453 - 00/09-2020 CHICAL TEAM TECHNICAL TILAM 3/9/2008 12:00:00 AM mis.ewaybillgst.gov.in says mis.ewaybillgst.gov.in says Selected EWB No's Closed successfully !. Alert! You are about to close this e-waybill. Are you sure? OK Cancel OK 3 B) e-Way Bill Closure by Driver or authorized person Goods and Services Tax E - Waybill System Home Laws - Help - Search - Registrat ....
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....Tax Payers Transporters C URP Products & Services Pincode Pin To Pin Distance 594 CRORE E-Way Bill Update Block Status Closing Of E-Way Bills Closing of Ewaybills ... SEND OTP Enter Mobile No Enter OTP SUBMIT Closing of Ewaybills ... Search Logged in user mobile:90 Chord De Foam Pace To Pace 1823 30/12002 0/12121225 37B2 141100 CLOSE SELECTED EWB EXIT mis.ewaybillgst.gov.in says The Following E-WayBills were closed successfully : 19230 8, 19230 mis.ewaybillgst.gov.in says Alert! You have selected 2 E-WayBills to close. Are you sure? OK Cancel OK 4. API and System Integration Readiness a) Necessary API changes have been released by NIC in the San....
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....dbox environment. The proposed changes will be deployed in production by 15th June,2026. All stakeholders are requested to make necessary changes at their end accordingly. b) All ERP vendors, GSPs, ASPs, and system integrators are advised to: i. Access the updated API specifications. ii. Undertake testing in the Sandbox environment. iii. Carry out suitable configuration changes at their end. 4 «>> GIN 4th Floor, World Mark-1, East Wing, Asset 11, Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi 110037 Tel: 011-49111200, Fax: 011-49111210 E-Mail: [email protected], www.gstn.org.in CIN: U72200DL2013NPL249988 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX NETWORK (A Government Enterprise) iv. Ensure seamless transition prior to production rollou....
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....t. 5. Action Required by Stakeholders All concerned stakeholders are advised to: i. Familiarize themselves with the revised data entry requirements and closure workflow. ii. Update internal processes, ERP configurations, and user manuals accordingly. iii. Conduct internal testing and user awareness sessions. iv. Ensure compliance from the notified date of implementation. 6. Further Guidance For detailed operational steps and feature descriptions, reference may be made to the accompanying technical documentation on the e-Way Bill Closure functionality. Any implementation-related queries may be routed through the designated helpdesk channels. Thank you, Team GSTN 5<BR> News - Press release - PIB....