Sushil Modi pitches for error-free e-way bill

Will help authorities track inter-state, intra-state movements of goods that are part of consignments of Rs 50,000 or more

Ahead of the countrywide roll-out of the electronic way bill to plug revenue leakages in the goods and services tax regime, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi has flagged the need for an efficient troubleshooting mechanism to avoid disruptions, which industry apprehends.

Industry has argued the e-way bill will lead to significant documentation and logistic challenges.

In a letter to Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia, Modi has pitched for a glitch-free roll-out with a round-the-clock troubleshooting mechanism so that the movements of goods are not disrupted. Besides, he has recommended appointing a nodal officer to address hurdles in the functioning.

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