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Type of Document: Advisory
Date: 23rd December 2024
Relevant Act(s)/Rule(s): Central Goods & Services Act, 2017
This advisory provides guidelines for taxpayers on the correct entry of Receipt Numbers for goods transported via Leased Wagons in the E-Way Bill (EWB) system.
Prefixing Receipt Numbers:
Taxpayers using Leased Wagons must prefix Receipt Numbers with “L” in the EWB system.
For Parcel Management System (PMS) and Freight Operations Information System (FOIS), prefixes “P” and “F” are mandated, respectively.
The changes will take effect from January 1, 2025.
Updating Part-B of EWB for Rail Transport:
Select “Rail” as the transport mode in Part-B using the “Multi-Transport Mode” option.
Enter the Receipt Number with the “L” prefix for Leased Wagons.
Format for Number Entry:
Use the format: L <Receipt Number>
Example: L123456789
Validation Process:
The system will validate the Receipt Number against the database.
Discrepancies will trigger alerts requiring correction.
Assistance:
Taxpayers can raise tickets on the support portal for any issues or clarifications. Provide the details of the entry, including the prefix used, for quick resolution.
This ensures accurate and efficient processing of E-Way Bills for rail-based transportation.
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