SMS E-Way Bill Generation
The GST e-way bill is an electronic paperwork for tracking all interstate movement of goods. E-way bill can be generated through various modes including SMS. In this article, we look at the procedure for generating e-way bill through SMS.
Know more about E-Way Bill Generation Portal
Government website for generating e-way bill: https://ewaybillgst.gov.in/
SMS E-way Bill Operation
Mobile e-way bill is a simple SMS based waybill generation facility using any cell phone. This type of e-way bill generation is usually carried out by small taxpayers who might not be equipped with a computer and internet connectoin. SMS e-way bill generation is ideal for entities with limited transactions, as it would be prudent to use other methods in case of higher volume. SMS e-way bill generation facility can also be used by taxpayers in case o emergencies such as during the night or while involved in travelling in a vehicle. 3 major activities related to e-way bill operation through SMS mode are as follows:
- Generate the e-way bill
- Update the vehicle details
- Cancellation of the e-way bill
Enabling SMS E-Way Bill Facility
Before starting to transact, the taxpayer must first register his/her mobile number on the GST e-way bill portal. The system only enables and responds to mobile number registered on the portal for a particular GSTIN.
Once user selects option ‘for SMS’ under main option ‘Registration’, following screen is displayed.
The user must enter the mobile number and complete the OTP to register the mobile number.
In the next screen the mobile number registered with the GSTIN is displayed. The user can use this screen for delinking or changing the mobile number, if required.
Step 1: Access to Portal
The taxpayer or the transporter must open the e-way bill portal and log in using his/her credentials.
Step 2: Register Mobile Number
Enable the SMS e-way bill facility by following the below shown above. Once validation is complete and the mobile number is registered, you are ready to generate e-way bill using SMS.
Mobile Number for SMS E-Way Bill – 77382 99899
The mobile number to send SMS to e-way bill generation is 77382 99899. There must be a space beside each parameter. The SMS format is as follows.
SMS format for E-way Bill Generation
EWBG TranType RecGSTIN DelPinCode InvNo InvDate TotalValue HSNCode ApprDist Vehicle
Each of the above parameters in the SMS format must be filled with the appropriate information as per the table below:
| EWBG | e-Way Bill Generate Key Word denotes the act. |
| TranType | Transaction Type must be referred to the Code list. |
| RecGSTIN | Recipient’s GSTIN (GST Identification Number). |
| DelPinCode | PIN Code of Place of Delivery. |
| InvNo | GST Invoice or Bill Number of the document of supplier. |
| InvDate | Invoice or Bill Date of the document of supplier. |
| TotalValue | Total Value of goods as per Invoice/Bill document in Rupees. |
| HSNCode | HSN Code of the first Commodity. |
| ApprDist | Distance in kms from the consignor to the consignee. |
| Vehicle | Vehicle Number in which the goods are being transported. |
SMS Format – Vehicle Details Update
The details of the vehicle can only be updated by the taxpayer or transporter who has generated the e-waybill. Further, vehicle details may be updated within the validity period as per the distance mentioned in e-Way Bill. To update details of the vehicle used for carrying the consignment, the following SMS format must be used.
EWBV EWBNO Vehicle ReasCode
| EWBV | e-Way Bill Vehicle Updating Key Word. |
| EWBNo | 12 digits E-Way Bill number for which the new vehicle has to be added |
| Vehicle | Vehicle number for the movement of goods |
| ReasCode | Reason Code to indicate why the vehicle number is being added. |
SMS Format – Cancellation of E-Way Bill
An e-way bill can be terminated within 24 hours of generating an e-way bill and a verified e-waybill cannot be terminated. The SMS format can be used to cancel an e-way bill:
EWBC EWBNO
| EWBC | E-Way Bill Cancellation Key Word |
| EWBNo | 12 digits E-Way Bill Number, which has to be cancelled |
Validation
On sending the SMS, the automated system would validate the bill before processing the request. If the validations fail, the system sends an error message to the registered mobile number. The invalidation of an e-way bill is limited to the generator of the e-Way Bill. Also, the taxpayer must be very careful while transacting through SMS mode because the SMS must retain the prescribed format without any data entry errors. Incorrect data entry or format could lead to failure or incorrect e-way bill generation.
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