GSTN rolls out voluntary e-way bill closure to digitally confirm goods delivered
Suppliers, recipients, transporters and drivers can now log delivery completion on the e-way bill portal, tightening invoice-to-delivery reconciliation. Currently optional but flagged for possible mandatory adoption, the change reshapes traceability for retail supply chains moving consignments above ₹50,000.
GSTN has introduced a voluntary e-way bill closure facility allowing suppliers, recipients, transporters or drivers to digitally record delivery completion. The move strengthens traceability and invoice-to-delivery reconciliation, with potential mandatory adoption ahead, impacting retail supply chains.
Why this matters
GSTN continues to layer compliance controls onto the e-way bill system, moving from generation tracking to delivery confirmation and closing a long-standing gap in goods movement traceability.
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