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title: "What does Delivery challan mean in logistics | SSL"
description: "A document that accompanies goods moved without a sale, for example to a job worker, on approval, or for other movements that are not a supply. Rule 55"
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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Delivery challan mean in logistics?

Short answer

A document that accompanies goods moved without a sale, for example to a job worker, on approval, or for other movements that are not a supply.

Rule 55 of the CGST Rules, 2017 lists when a delivery challan may be used instead of a tax invoice. An e-way bill may still be required for the movement. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: DC, challan

**Category**: Documents & tax

**Related terms**: E-way bill, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Consignor, Lorry receipt (LR)

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#delivery-challan)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#delivery-challan)
- [Delivery challan: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/tools/gst-eway-bill-helper/)

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