Shipping goods across states is set to get quicker as the GST Council has decided to implement the e-way bill mechanism throughout the country by June 1 after reviewing the readiness of the IT network.
This will bring uniformity across states for seamless inter-state movement of goods.
To generate an e-way bill, the supplier and transporter will have to upload details on the GST Network portal, after which a unique e-way bill number (EBN) will be made available to the supplier, the recipient and the transporter on the common portal.
The mechanism will not only help the tax authorities monitor inter-state and intra-state movement of goods but also cut transportation time by reducing loss of time at check posts.