Advisory to Taxpayers and Stakeholders – Enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal

Advisory to Taxpayers and Stakeholders – Enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal GSTDated:- 21-5-2026As part of the ongoing efforts towards strengthening data quality, traceability, and operational efficiency in the E-Way Bill (EWB) system, certain…

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.

=============
Document 1
«>> GIN

4th Floor, World Mark-1, East Wing, Asset 11, Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi 110037 Tel: 011-

= = = = = = = =

Plain text (Extract) only
For full text:-Visit the Source

= = = = = = = =

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.

1

(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

= = = = = = = =

Plain text (Extract) only
For full text:-Visit the Source

= = = = = = = =

ns. Bulk

Cancel

Print EWB

EWB for Gold

EWB Close

2

«>> GIN

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

= = = = = = = =

Plain text (Extract) only
For full text:-Visit the Source

= = = = = = = =

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:

= = = = = = = =

Plain text (Extract) only
For full text:-Visit the Source

= = = = = = = =