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E-way bill helper
Consignment value and distance in; whether you need an e-way bill and how long it stays valid out.
Enter the consignment value and distance, and this free Safe & Secure Logistics helper tells you whether an e-way bill is needed under the ₹50,000 rule and how many days it stays valid: one day per 200 km, or per 20 km for over-dimensional cargo. The GST rules are cited.
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How it works
The method, and its limits
The rules the helper applies
- Threshold: consignment value above ₹50,000 (Rule 138). Value includes GST on the invoice but excludes exempt goods; states may set their own intra-state limit.
- Validity: 1 day per 200 km or part (normal cargo); 1 day per 20 km or part (ODC). A “day” runs to midnight of the following day after generation.
- Part B exemption: up to 50 km from the business place to the transporter’s place within the state.
The helper is a planning aid, not tax advice. Our GST and e-way bill guide covers consolidated bills, extensions and common mistakes.
Sources
Where the figures come from
- CBIC: CGST Rules, 2017 (Rule 138, e-way bill; Rule 138(10) validity)
- E-way bill system (NIC): portal and user guides
- CBIC: Notification 94/2020-Central Tax (validity 200 km/day; Part B up to 50 km)
Figures are general information, checked on 29 Sep 2026. Rules change; follow the source before acting.
Frequently asked questions
When is an e-way bill required?
Generally for the movement of goods whose consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, under Rule 138 of the CGST Rules. Some states set a different limit for movement within the state, and certain goods are exempt.
How long is an e-way bill valid?
One day for every 200 km or part of it for normal cargo, and one day for every 20 km or part of it for over-dimensional cargo, counted from when Part B is first entered.
What are Part A and Part B?
Part A carries the consignment details (GSTINs, invoice, value, HSN, distance). Part B carries the vehicle number or transport document. The bill is not valid for movement until Part B is filled, except in the short-distance case.
Who generates the e-way bill?
The registered consignor or consignee, or the transporter on their behalf. If neither has generated it for goods above the limit, the transporter must before moving the goods.
Is Part B needed for short distances?
Not for movement up to 50 km between the consignor’s or consignee’s place of business and the transporter’s place of business within the same state.
Is the ₹50,000 limit per vehicle or per consignment?
Per consignment. A truck carrying several consignments needs an e-way bill for each consignment above the limit, and a consolidated e-way bill can be generated for the vehicle.
What if the e-way bill expires in transit?
It can be extended on the portal around its expiry, stating the reason, before the goods continue. Moving goods on an expired bill risks detention under Section 129.
What GST applies to road freight?
Goods transport agency services are commonly taxed at 5% under reverse charge without input tax credit, or under forward charge at the rate notified by CBIC. Check the current notification.
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