{"id":12556,"date":"2021-04-28T15:26:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T09:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostbooks.com\/in\/?p=12556"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T07:48:14","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-blocking-unblocking-e-way-bill-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostbooks.com\/in\/hb\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-blocking-unblocking-e-way-bill-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions on Blocking and Unblocking of e-Way Bill Generation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 1: How does blocking take place in e-Way bill system?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: As per the rule, if a taxpayer unable to file GSTR-3B for 2 or more consecutive months<span style=\"color:red\">\/quarters<\/span> on the GST portal, the same is reflected on the e-Way bill system and as a result blocks the GSTIN. Now the GSTN of blocked taxpayers cannot be used for generating e-way bills either as Consignor or Consignee. This clearly indicates that taxpayers will not be able to receive goods if their GSTN gets blocked.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 2: What are the concerns a taxpayer face with blocking of e-Way bill system?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: The biggest problem taxpayers face with the blocking system is that they can&rsquo;t deliver or receive the goods. Also, the authorities levy a fine if the goods are transported without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbooks.com\/in\/hb\/eway-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-Way bill<\/a>. These goods can be seized and released only with the penalty. In fact, this is also possible the business operations come to a halt if the delivery of goods is not made on time. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 3: How does unblocking take place in e-Way bill system?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: If the blocked taxpayer has to file the Return on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostbooks.com\/in\/hb\/gst-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GST<\/a> Common Portal, the next day his GSTIN is unblocked on the e-Way bill system. Now he can generate the e-way bills.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">In a case, if the taxpayer wishes to generate an e-way bill immediately after filing Return, he can follow the following procedure:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Go To the e-way bill portal<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Choose the option &lsquo;Search Update Block Status&rsquo;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Enter GSTIN, CAPTCHA and click on &lsquo;Go&rsquo;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">(If still showing blocked then he can use update option to get latest filing status from GST portal and get unblocked)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">You may contact to Help Desk of GST and raise the complaint in case e-Way bill system is not unblocking you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 4: What is exactly blocking and unblocking of e-Way bill generation?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: As the name suggests blocking of e-way bill generation means now taxpayer can&rsquo;t generate the e-way bills and unblocking means he can generate the e-way bill for GSTIN (if blocked) after filing the Return.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 5: Can a transporter create e-way bill for a blocked supplier and recipient?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: No, a transporter can&rsquo;t generate e-way bills, if the supplier or recipient is blocked because of the non-filing of returns.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 6: Can one update the vehicle number and transporter details, if required, for the e-way bills belonging to the blocked GSTINs?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: Yes. The already generated and valid e-Way bill can be updated if required. It will be updated by the authorized stakeholder or taxpayer or transporters as per the rule.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q7:&nbsp; What type of non-filing GST can become the reason of blocking e-way bill generation on e-way bill portal?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: Non-filing of Return 3B at GST portal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 8: How much time does it take to update the status on e-way bill portal for e-way bill generation?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong>A: <\/strong>Once the Return is filed on GST portal, next day morning the e-way bill system removes the blocking status. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">(If taxpayer wants to update the status immediately, he can follow the procedure mentioned in answer 3)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 9: What is Part A and Part B of e-Way Bill?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: Part A of e-Way bill consists the details of goods such as:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Recipient GSTIN <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Place of delivery<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Invoice or challan number and date, <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">HSN code<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Goods value<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Transport document number and <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Reasons for transportation<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">Part B of e-Way bill requests the details of transporters such as Vehicle number and transporter ID. This part is mainly used to generate e-Way bill.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Q 10: What occurs if Part B of the e-Way bill is not filled appropriately?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">A: Part B is quite essential to generate an e-Way bill and for movement purposes. If this part is not filled accurately the movement of goods is considered invalid (in the printouts of EWB). According to the new rules of e-way bill system, a taxpayer can generate an e-Way bill only after the completion of Part B. If a taxpayer is not having the Part B details, then he is required to fill the transporter id in order to generate Part-A slip.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri,sans-serif\">**An e-way bill can be considered legal\/genuine only when Part B is updated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q 1: How does blocking take place in e-Way bill system? 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