Big Update by GSTN Advisory: E-Way Bill 2 Portal Launching on June 1st, 2024 by NIC

The GSTN ( Goods and Services Tax Network ) has announced the upcoming release of the E-Way Bill 2 (https://ewaybill2.gst.gov.in) Portal by the NIC (National Informatics Centre) on June 1st, 2024. This portal ensures high availability and runs in parallel to the e-way Bill main portal (https://ewaybillgst.gov.in).

The E-Way Bill 2 Portal is designed to synchronise E-way bill details with the main portal within a matter of seconds, offering seamless functionality and enhanced user experience.

The highlights of the portal are as follows:

1. Presently, E-Way Bill 2 Portal provides the critical services of the E-Way Bill system, and gradually it will be extended with other services of the e-way bill system.
2. E-Way Bills can be generated and updated on the E-Way Bill 2 Portal independently.
3. E-Way Bill 2 portal provides the web and API modes of operations for e-way bill services.
4. The taxpayers and logistic operators can use the E-Way Bill 2 portal with the login credentials of the main portal.
5. The taxpayers and logistic operators can use the E-Way Bill 2 portal during technical glitches in e-way bill main portal or any other exigencies.
6. The Criss-Cross operations of printing and updating of Part-B of E-Way Bills can be carried out on these portals. That is, updating Part-B of the E-Way bills of portal 1 can be done at portal 2 and vice versa.
7.  In case E-Way Bill main portal is non-operational because of technical reasons, the Part-B can be updated to the E-Way Bills, generated at Portal 1, at portal 2 and carry both the E-way Bill slips.

 For further details, the GSTN has advised to visit the e-way bill portals.

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