Part of: Miscellaneous Indian Gk set 379

In which of the following, a person has to generate E-way Bill?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the value threshold and the purpose of transportation.

Correct Answer: C) Steel transported from Chennai to Neyveli value exceeding Rs.1 lakh for Job Work Purpose.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

The E-way Bill is a crucial document in the context of goods transportation in India. It is a digital document that is generated for the movement of goods whose value exceeds Rs. 50,000. The E-way Bill system was introduced to streamline the process of goods transportation and to reduce the harassment faced by transporters at various checkpoints.

The E-way Bill is generated by the seller or the transporter and is valid for a specific period, depending on the distance of the transportation. The validity period is 1 day for intra-state transportation and 7 days for inter-state transportation. The E-way Bill is generated on the GST portal and is linked to the GSTIN of the seller or transporter.

There are certain exemptions and specific conditions under which the E-way Bill is not required. For example, goods transported for the Ministry of Defence are exempt from the E-way Bill requirement. Additionally, certain goods like coal have specific regulations that do not mandate an E-way Bill for their transportation.

In the context of the question, the correct option is C: Steel transported from Chennai to Neyveli value exceeding Rs. 1 lakh for Job Work Purpose. Job work involves the processing of goods for a third party, and the E-way Bill is mandatory for such movements. The value of the goods exceeds the threshold of Rs. 50,000, making the E-way Bill applicable.

Option A is incorrect because the E-way Bill is not required for the transportation of coal between states. Option B is incorrect because goods transported for the Ministry of Defence are exempt from the E-way Bill requirement. Option D is incorrect because the E-way Bill is not applicable for goods sent to Nepal via flight, as it is only applicable for goods transported within India.

Option Analysis:
  • Option A: Incorrect. While the value exceeds Rs. 1 lakh, the E-way Bill requirement is not applicable for coal transported between states. Coal has specific regulations that do not mandate an E-way Bill for this scenario.
  • Option B: Incorrect. Goods transported for the Ministry of Defence are exempt from the E-way Bill requirement. The Ministry of Defence has its own regulations for the transportation of goods.
  • Option C: Correct. Steel transported for job work purposes, with a value exceeding Rs. 1 lakh, requires an E-way Bill. Job work involves the processing of goods for a third party, and the E-way Bill is mandatory for such movements.
  • Option D: Incorrect. Goods sent to Nepal via flight are not covered under the E-way Bill regulations, as the E-way Bill is applicable only for goods transported within India.

Mnemonic: E-way Bill: Every Way Bill for Valuable Goods

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