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E-way Bill Non-Compliance: Consequences

Understanding penalties and legal implications for not generating or carrying e-way bill as required under GST.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views
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E-way Bill Non-Compliance: Consequences

When E-way Bill is Required?#

  • Inter-state goods movement above ₹50,000
  • Intra-state (state specific)
  • Specified categories

Penalties for Non-Generation#

No E-way Bill Generated#

  • Tax demand up to 200% of tax
  • Minimum ₹10,000

E-way Bill Not Carried#

  • Penalty ₹10,000
  • Vehicle detention

Expired E-way Bill#

  • Same as no e-way bill
  • Additional penalty

Detention and Seizure#

  • Goods can be detained
  • Release on payment of tax + penalty
  • Confiscation if not claimed
  • Interest @ 18% on tax
  • Prosecution for repeated offenses
  • Cancellation of registration

How to Avoid#

  • Generate e-way before transport
  • Carry copy during transit
  • Update vehicle details
  • Extend before expiry

Conclusion#

E-way bill compliance is mandatory to avoid penalties.

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