In another simplification measure, companies have been given the option of uploading their invoices when they get their e-way bills. The forms will go directly to senior officials who will then seek reasons for delays during e-way bill checking.Businesses have expressed two key concerns over e-way bills — glitches in the portal and a return of the inspector raj leading to stoppage of vehicles.To ensure ease of doing business , GSTN has linked e-way bill with filing. All states will have to do so by June 1.An e-way bill is required for movement of goods worth more than Rs 50,000. The e-way bill mechanism has been introduced in the GST regime to plug tax evasion loopholes. "Almost every company is aware of it as all goods in most states moved on transit permits," he said, adding, "One e-way bill is valid for end-to-end movement.

Source: Economic Times January 27, 2018 01:52 UTC