Two Connected Platforms to manage E-way Bills
CBIC has issued a GST Advisory for Two Connected Platforms to manage E-way Bills to fix the technical glitches. From 01-07-2025, NIC will launch a new portal, E-Way Bill 2.0 (https://ewaybill2.gst.gov.in). This is in addition to the current E-way Bill 1.0 portal (https://ewaybillgst.gov.in).
The E-way Bill 2.0 portal is developed to provide business continuity during technical issues or portal downtime. it allows cross-portal access, meaning users can operate on either portal regardless of where the e-way bill was generated.
The following functions can be generated on the e-way bill new portal, even for e-way bills generated on the old portal.
- Generate an e-way bill based on Part A entered by the supplier.
- Generate consolidated E-way bills
- Extend the validity of e-way bills.
- Update transporter details
- Retrieve consolidated e-waybills.
- These are in addition to existing services like generating E-way bills, updating vehicle details, and printing E-way bills.
Both portals are linked and synchronised, so any updates made on one portal reflect on the other within seconds. You can still perform all operations like Part B update on the other portal and use that slip for transportation.
API (Application Programming Interfaces) are available for Taxpayers, Transporters, Logistics software providers. this allows Integration of e-way bill services in to your own systems. APIs currently available in sandbox mode for testing.
Key Benefits:
Eventually, the data from both E-Way Bill1 and E-Way Bill2 portals shall be seamlessly merged and integrated, thereby eliminating dependency on the E-Way Bill1 system during exigencies. The E-Way Bill2 portal is designed to synchronise E-Way Bill details with the main portal within a few seconds.
Criss-cross operations between the two portals are fully enabled—updates made to E-Way Bills generated on the E-Way Bill 1 portal can be carried out on the E-Way Bill 2 portal, and vice versa. In the event of non-availability of the main portal due to technical reasons, Part B details of E-Way Bills generated on the E-Way Bill 1 portal can be updated through the E-Way Bill 2 portal, and both versions of the E-Way Bill slip may be carried accordingly.
Taxpayers and logistics operators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new functionalities and integrate API services where applicable.
For any assistance or further clarification, users may contact the GST Helpdesk or refer to the user manuals provided on the respective portals.
https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/611
