GSTN has announced the release of the E way Bill 2 portal scheduled to launch on June 1,2024 via advisory on (May 28th 2024). This portal is designed to complement the existing e-way bill main portal, offering enhanced availability and functionality.
Key Points to be noted on 2 E-way Bill Portals:
- Service Expansion:Initially, the new portal will provide critical services of the E-way Bill system, with plans for gradual expansion to incorporate additional services.
- Independent Generation and Updation:Users can generate and update E-way Bills generated at Portal 1, using portal 2m enabling users to carry both E-way bill slips as needed.
- Web and API Modes:The portal supports both web and API modes of operation for e-way bill services, providing flexibility for users.
- Unified Login Credentials: Taxpayers and logistic operators can access the E-way Bill 2 Portal using their login credentials from the main portal, streamling the user experience.
- Continuity during Technical Issues:Users can utilize the E-way Bill 2 portal in the event of technical glitches on the main portal or other exigencies, ensuring continuity of operations.
- Cross Portal Operations: The portal facilitates cross-portal operations such as printing and updating of Part B of E-way Bills, allowing seamless management across both portals.
- Operational Redundancy:The cases where the main portal is non-operational due to technical reasons, Part B updates can be made on the E-way Bills generated at portal 1, using portal 2, enabling users to carry both E-way Bill slips as needed.
Link to official notification: https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/499
