State-specific compliance

E-Way Bill for Goods Movement in Karnataka

How E-Way Bill for Goods Movement applies to a business operating in Karnataka, with the state-level authority, citations and the next deadline.

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Definition

E-Way Bill for Goods Movement as it applies to businesses operating in Karnataka. Mandatory electronic waybill for inter-state movement of goods with consignment value above Rs 50,000 (Rs 1 lakh in some states for intra-state). Generated on the e-way bill portal before goods start moving.

SourceCGST Rules, 2017 — Rule 138 · Rule 138
ewaybillgst.gov.in

What it means in practice

E-Way Bill for Goods Movement is a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Karnataka. In Karnataka, the day-to-day administering authority and the office where filings are submitted will be the Karnataka State GST Department alongside the central jurisdictional CGST officer.

Validity: 1 day per 200 km. Intra-state thresholds vary — Tamil Nadu Rs 1 lakh, West Bengal Rs 1 lakh; most states retain Rs 50,000.

SourceCGST Rules, 2017 — Rule 138 · Rule 138
ewaybillgst.gov.in

Does E-Way Bill for Goods Movement apply to your business in Karnataka?

Facet	Condition	Applies
State coverage	Central regulation: applies in all states and union territories	Yes
Sector coverage	Applies across all sectors	Depends

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: Ongoing · Continuous
Next due: No fixed date Ongoing duty
Penalty for default: Goods carried without e-way bill: detention + tax + 100% penalty (Sec 129), or fine of Rs 10,000 minimum.

This obligation has no fixed calendar date: it depends on when you start, your licence date or your registration.

Citations

SourceCGST Rules, 2017 — Rule 138 · Rule 138
ewaybillgst.gov.in