Advisory to Taxpayers and Stakeholders – Enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal
GST
Dated:- 21-5-2026
As part of the ongoing efforts towards strengthening data quality, traceability, and operational efficiency in the E-Way Bill (EWB) system, certain functional enhancements are proposed to be introduced in the EWB portal.
The advisory covers the following proposed changes:
a) Mandatory capture of “Ship-To GSTIN” in Bill-To Ship-To transactions for improved traceability and data accuracy; and
b) Introduction of EWB Closure functionality to enable taxpayers to voluntarily close E-Way Bills in specified scenarios.
The advisory also includes the proposed implementation timelines and necessary action points for stakeholders to undertake requisite system changes and preparedness activities.
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e consignee is an unregistered person, the value “URP” shall be entered in the “Ship To GSTIN” field.
3. Introduction of Voluntary e-Way Bill Closure Facility
(i) A new e-Way Bill Closure facility has been introduced in the e-Way Bill system on voluntary basis to enable closure of the e-Way Bill once delivery of goods is completed.
(ii) The e-Way Bill may be closed by:
a) Supplier
b) Recipient
c) Transporter involved in the transaction
d) Driver or authorized person whose mobile number has been provided for closure
(iii) For suppliers, recipients, and transporters, the e-Way Bill Closure option is available after login under the e-Way Bill section of the portal.
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(iv) Closure can be performed:
· e-Way Bill-wise, or
· Date-wise
(v) A mobile number may be entered at the time of e-Way Bill generation specifically for closure purposes. Currently, this option is voluntary in nature.
(vi) If required, the mobile number can also be updated duri
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ns. Bulk
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Print EWB
EWB for Gold
EWB Close
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4th Floor, World Mark-1, East Wing, Asset 11, Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi 110037 Tel: 011-49111200, Fax: 011-49111210 E-Mail: info@gstn.org.in, www.gstn.org.in CIN: U72200DL2013NPL249988
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX NETWORK
(A Government Enterprise)
A) E-WayBill Closure by logged in user: i) by E-WayBill Number ii) by E-WayBill Generated Date
i) Screenshots of Closure by E-waybill Number …
CLOSURE OF E-WAYBILLS
Show e-Way Bill By: E-Way Bill No Generated by me(Date) e-Way Bill No. Go Exit
Generated by me(Date) Enter e-Way Bil No 1423608
Show e-Way Ba By:
Unique Nol way TMl No & Dude Generated By Doe No/Date From Place To Place
02/03/2020 10:45:00 GANDHINAGA 535342424 – 02/03/2026 : TECHNICAL TEAM GANDHINADA 518001 IC TECHNICAL TEAM GANDHINAGAR 510001 3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
Selected E-Way Bill is : 142360
From indhi Nagar GANDHINAGA, 518001, ANDHRA PRAD
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Tax Payers
Transporters C
URP
Products & Services
Pincode
Pin To Pin Distance
594 CRORE E-Way Bill
Update Block Status
Closing Of E-Way Bills
Closing of Ewaybills …
SEND OTP
Enter Mobile No
Enter OTP
SUBMIT
Closing of Ewaybills …
Search
Logged in user mobile:90
Chord De Foam Pace To Pace
1823 30/12002
0/12121225 37B2 141100
CLOSE SELECTED EWB EXIT
mis.ewaybillgst.gov.in says The Following E-WayBills were closed successfully : 19230 8, 19230
mis.ewaybillgst.gov.in says Alert! You have selected 2 E-WayBills to close. Are you sure?
OK
Cancel
OK
4. API and System Integration Readiness
a) Necessary API changes have been released by NIC in the Sandbox environment. The proposed changes will be deployed in production by 15th June,2026. All stakeholders are requested to make necessary changes at their end accordingly.
b) All ERP vendors, GSPs, ASPs, and system integrators are advised to:
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