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GST

Extending an e-way bill before expiry

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  1. Facts

    An e-way bill can be extended within 8 hours before or after its expiry if goods cannot reach in time. Since 1 January 2025, the total life with extensions cannot exceed 360 days from the original generation.

  2. Provisions and law

    • Rule 138(10), CGST Rules 2017Validity is one day per 200 km, and one day per 20 km for over-dimensional cargo, extendable
  3. Analysis

    Use Extend Validity on the portal, give the reason such as breakdown or accident, current place and remaining distance. Example: a truck breaks down at Kota with 300 km left; extend for 2 more days. If you miss the 8-hour window, you must generate a new e-way bill. Keep proof of the breakdown such as a repair bill.

  4. Conclusion

    1. Log in and choose Extend Validity
    2. Enter the e-way bill number and reason
    3. Enter current location and remaining distance
    4. Submit within the 8-hour window
    5. Keep proof of the delay

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