Advisory for Entry of RR No./eT-RRs in EWB System Post EWB-FOIS Integration
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has released an advisory following the integration of the E-Way Bill (EWB) system with the Freight Operations Information System (FOIS) of Indian Railways. This integration aims to streamline and enhance the accuracy of goods transportation by ensuring seamless data validation between the two systems.
To avoid discrepancies and ensure compliance, taxpayers are advised to carefully follow the guidelines outlined below for entering the Railway Receipt Number (RR No.) or eT-RRs in the EWB system.
Key Guidelines for Taxpayers
1. Applicability of RR No./eT-RRs Entry in EWB System
Taxpayers transporting goods via the FOIS of Indian Railways must ensure that the RR No./eT-RRs is correctly entered in the EWB system. The format for entering these details has been standardized to maintain consistency and accuracy.
2. Updating Part-B of the EWB for Rail Transportation
Taxpayers who already have an E-Way Bill and wish to transport goods via rail must follow these steps:
a) Update Part-B of the EWB using the “Multi-Transport Mode” option available on the EWB portal.
b) Choose Rail as the mode of transport.
c) Enter the corresponding RR No./eT-RRs when prompted.
3. Standardized Format for RR No./eT-RRs
For goods transported via FOIS, taxpayers must enter the RR number in the following format in the EWB system:
Format: F<FromStationCode><RR No>
For example, if goods are dispatched from the station code SJWT and the RR No. is 123456789, the entry should be made as FSJWT123456789.
4. Validation of RR No./eT-RRs in EWB System
Once the RR No./eT-RRs is entered into the EWB system:
- The system will validate the details against the data received from FOIS.
- If there’s a mismatch or the RR No./eT-RRs is not found in the database, an alert will be generated.
To avoid delays, taxpayers must ensure the RR No./eT-RRs is entered correctly.
5. Importance of Accurate Entry
Accurate entry of RR No./eT-RRs is crucial to:
- Enable smooth tracking and verification of goods transported via rail.
- Facilitate validation and avoid delays or errors during transit.
6. Assistance and Support
In case of discrepancies or queries related to entering RR No./eT-RRs:
- Taxpayers can raise a ticket with the support team.
- Ensure the ticket includes clear details of the RR No./eT-RRs.
Customers using the Indian Railways FOIS system are also advised to comply with guidelines issued for e-Demand customers.
This integration between the EWB and FOIS systems represents a significant step toward improving logistics efficiency and compliance. Taxpayers are urged to follow these guidelines diligently to avoid any challenges or disruptions in goods transportation.
Issued by: GST Network (GSTN)
Date: December 18, 2024
Team GSTN
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