E-Way Bill Rules: Threshold, Validity, and Common Pitfalls

An e-way bill is required when goods worth more than Rs 50,000 are moved, either by own vehicle or by a transporter. Generate it on the e-way bill portal before the goods start moving. Validity depends on distance: up to 200 km in one day, plus one extra day per additional 200 km. Extend it on the portal if the vehicle breaks down or the consignee delays acceptance. Common mistakes: not generating the bill before movement, incorrect HSN code, transporter ID missing, and Part B (vehicle number) not updated when the truck changes mid-transit.